Category Archives: Local Sports

COOSA HIGH SCHOOL’S JOEY MATHIS NAMED 2024-2025 7A-D1 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

COOSA HIGH SCHOOL’S JOEY MATHIS NAMED 2024-2025 7A-D1 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS), Coosa High School (CHS), and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) are proud to announce that Joey Mathis, Athletic Director at Coosa High School, has been named the 2024-25 Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA) 7A-D1 Athletic Director of the Year. This prestigious recognition—voted on…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN TORONTO WITH WIN OVER BLUE JAYS

The Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays by 8-4 on Monday evening in the opener of a three-game set in Toronto, Canada. Austin Riley led the charge with two home runs, to include a two-run shot in the top of the third inning and three-run bomb during the fifth. Sean Murphy clubbed a two-run…read more »

ROME EMPERORS’ FIRST HOMESTAND OF 2025 HAS ARRIVED!

The Rome Emperors will play their home opener tonight versus the Asheville Tourists. The first pitch is set for 6 pm at AdventHealth Stadium. Rome’s first homestand of the year will continue through Sunday and will be filled with special festivities just for the fans, enthuses Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer for the team on MiLB.tv.…read more »

ROME EMPERORS DROP SERIES OPENER AT BOWLING GREEN, KY TO HOT RODS

The Rome Emperors lost to the Bowling Green Hot Rods by 10-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game set in Bowling Green, KY. Game two is set for tonight at 7:35 pm. The Emperors’ series at Bowling Green will continue through Sunday. They will play their home opener on Tuesday, April 15th…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN ORLANDO, FL TO THE MAGIC

The Atlanta Hawks opened a three-game road trip with a loss in Orlando, FL to the Magic by 119-112 on Tuesday night. Onyeka Okongwu scored a team-high 30 points and had 14 rebounds for the Hawks, who are now 37-42 on the 2024-25 regular season. Trae Young had 28 points and 10 assists. Paolo Banchero…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES, ROME EMPERORS BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT

The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will continue their first homestand of the year this evening with the first of three National League East matches versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Chris Sale will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for Philadelphia. First pitch…read more »