Category Archives: Local Sports

ATLANTA HAWKS TOP PHOENIX SUNS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 116-107 victory on their home court over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. It allowed the Hawks to sweep the two-game season series between those teams. Trae Young led the charge for Atlanta with a game-high 36 points in addition to…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS UPDATE

In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams closed out their regular season with a couple of victories at Rockmart on Tuesday evening. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener 53-28, while the Blue Devils emerged victorious in the night cap by 59-49. High school basketball will…read more »

ROME BRAVES RELEASE 20TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO

(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves have unveiled their 20th anniversary logo in celebration of the 20th season of professional baseball in the City of Seven Hills. The logo consists of several nods to the rich history of Braves baseball in Rome, beginning with the number twenty in the iconic Braves number set. The…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN NEW ORLEANS TO PELICANS

The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a five-game road trip on Tuesday night with a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans by a final score of 116-107 down in New Orleans, LA. That resulted in a split of the two-game season series between the teams. Bogdan Bogdanovic had a team-high 22 points off the bench for…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE HOOPS ON WLAQ THIS WEEKEND

High school and college basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this weekend. Model High School’s teams will host Gordon Central tonight. The girls will play at 7 pm, followed by the boys at 8:30 pm. Listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or via the TuneIn app. Men’s college…read more »

ROME BRAVES SCHEDULE TWO MORE OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Unable to make it to the Rome Braves’ Open House event last week? The team has announced that they will offer two more opportunities for fans to catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at AdventHealth Stadium. Open House events are scheduled for February 8th from 9 am until 5 pm and February 11th from 11 am until…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WIN IN PHOENIX OVER THE SUNS

The Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 132-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night out in Phoenix, Arizona. Dejounte Murray was the Hawks’ top scorer with 21 points. Mikal Bridges led all players in scoring with 23 points for the Suns. The Hawks are back at .500 with a record…read more »

GEORGIA TECH FALLS AT LOUISVILLE IN ACC MEN’S BASKETBALL

Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 68-58 in ACC men’s basketball on Wednesday evening at Louisville, Kentucky. That marked the eighth consecutive loss for the Yellow Jackets. Kyle Sturdivant notched a team-high 17 points for GT. Miles Kelly added 16 points. Jae’Lyn Withers scored a game-high 19 points for Louisville’s Cardinals, who picked up their first…read more »