The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Chicago Bulls 111-100 on Monday evening at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Trae Young scored a team-high 21 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who have lost their last two matches after winning five in a row. Dejounte Murray added 20 points. DeMar DeRozan led all…… read more »
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LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR MARCH 18TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome’s most fun and festive 5K returns with all the glowing, foamy goodness on Saturday, March 18, 2023 as the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk presented by Atrium Health Floyd runs through downtown. The race begins on First Avenue just down from Bridgepoint Plaza and covers portions of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME BANQUET SET FOR MARCH 11TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Mark your calendars now for the 2023 Hall of Fame Banquet set for Saturday, March 11 at the Krannert Center at Berry College. The banquet honors the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees as well as the 14 students from local high schools receiving the Rome Orthopaedic Center Scholarships.…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WILL RETURN TO THE AIRWAVES OF WLAQ THIS WEEK
Tune into play by play coverage of Model High School basketball this week on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM. Model’s teams will host Fannin County on Tuesday night. The girls will play at 6 pm, followed by the boys at 7:30 pm. Model will be on the road this Friday night to take on…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP MAVERICKS IN DALLAS
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray led the charge with 30 points for the Hawks, who have won their last four consecutive games. John Collins added 19 points. Trae Young had 18 points and 12 assists. Luka Doncic had 30…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS SPLIT TWIN BILL VERSUS MURRAY COUNTY
In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a twin bill at home versus Murray County. Murray County emerged victorious in overtime by 59-49 in the girls’ game, while Model won the boys’ game by 70-47. Model basketball will return to the airwaves of…… read more »
ATHA TO RETIRE AFTER 30 YEARS AT DARLINGTON SCHOOL
(Media release from Darlington School): Tommy Atha, assistant athletic director and head football coach, will retire at the end of the school year after 30 years of service to Darlington, Head of School Brent Bell announced on Tuesday. “I am happy for Tommy and grateful for all that he has given to the school for…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO NC STATE IN ACC ACTION
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team lost at home to NC State 78-66 on Tuesday night in ACC action. It was the fourth straight loss for the Yellow Jackets. Jalon Moore reached a career-high with a team-high 17 points for the Jackets. Terquavion Smith scored a game-high 25 points for the Wolfpack. The Yellow Jackets…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model hosts Murray County. The girls will play at 6 pm, followed by the boys at 7:30 pm. Fans may listen to the games via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or by using the TuneIn app.… read more »
HAWKS BEAT HEAT IN MLK DAY GAME AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks were victorious in their MLK Day Game over the Miami Heat by 121-113 on Monday at the State Farm Arena. That marked the third straight win for Atlanta. Dejounte Murray notched a team-high 28 points for the Hawks. Trae Young had 24 points. Jimmy Butler had a game-high 34 points for the…… read more »