Category Archives: Local Sports
COLLEGE HOOPS: GEORGIA TECH EDGED BY ACC RIVAL SYRACUSE IN OVERTIME
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team lost to Syracuse 74-73 in overtime in an ACC bout at Syracuse, NY on Monday night.Rodney Howard notched a team-high 19 points and had 10 rebounds for the Y...
Feb 22, 2022
LISTEN TO WLAQ FOR COVERAGE OF MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAMS IN THE GHSA STATE TOURNAMENT, WHICH STARTS NEXT WEEK
The Model High School boys basketball team is bound for the championship game in the Region 7-AA tournament. The Blue Devils beat Coosa 58-48 in the semifinal round on Thursday evening at Fannin Count...
Feb 18, 2022
HAWKS TOP MAGIC IN LAST GAME BEFORE THE NBA ALL-STAR BREAK
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 130-109 on Wednesday night at the Amway Center down in Orlando, Florida in both teams’ final game before the NBA All-Star break. It was the second straig...
Feb 17, 2022
WLAQ TO FOLLOW MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAMS IN STATE TOURNAMENT STARTING NEXT WEEK
Model High School’s basketball teams are headed for the semifinal round of the Region 7-AA Tournament at Fannin County High School today. At 4 pm, the Lady Blue Devils will take on Chattooga. Th...
Feb 17, 2022
ROME BRAVES ANNOUNCE COACHING STAFF FOR 2022
(Media release from the Rome Braves):In conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, the Rome Braves announced its 2022 field staff. Manager Kanekoa Texeira returns to the Single-A Braves for his second seaso...
Feb 15, 2022
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S HOOPS ON AIR
Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets play host to NC State in an ACC match. Tip off is scheduled for 8 pm at the McCamish Pavilion o...
Feb 15, 2022
HAWKS TO HOST CAVS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action tonight. The game is slated for 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. Television coverage will be provided by Bally Sports Southeast.This w...
Feb 15, 2022
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this evening as Model hosts Gordon Central. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may tune...
Feb 11, 2022
ATLANTA HAWKS BACK IN ACTION OVER THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Hawks have a pair of games slated for this weekend. The first is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 pm on their home court at the State Farm Arena versus the San Antonio Spurs. Television cover...
Feb 11, 2022
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION EVENT ON FEBRUARY 26TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation invites parents to bring their kids to Riverview Park on Saturday, Feb. 26 for a spring sports clinic and registra...
Feb 10, 2022
