The LA Rams emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56 on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium out in Inglewood, California. That marked the first Super Bowl win for former UGA standout Matthew Stafford. Cooper Kupp was named game MVP.… read more »
Category Archives: Local Sports
HAWKS FALL TO CELTICS IN BOSTON
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Boston Celtics 105-95 on Sunday afternoon up in Boston, Massachusetts. Atlanta’s lead in the four-game season set between those teams now stands at 2-1. Trae Young had a team-high 30 points and 10 assists for the Hawks, who lost their second straight game. Bogdan Bogdanovic had 26 points. Jayson…… read more »
ROME TO HOST YOUTH ALL-STAR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome will be playing host to some all-star basketball games starting on Friday, Feb. 18 as the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class A 8U and 10U boys’ basketball tournament will take place. The 8U tournament will be played at the Gilbreath Recreation Center in Lindale and feature…… read more »
TRISTA EDGE NAMED NEW HEAD COMPETITION CHEERLEADING COACH AT PEPPERELL HIGH SCHOOL
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): Pepperell High School (PHS) is excited to announce Trista Edge as the new head competition cheerleading coach! “Pepperell High School is so thrilled that Trista Edge is joining our Coaching Staff. There is no question that she has all the tangibles required to not only keep our Competition Cheer…… read more »
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 in via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or via the TuneIn app.… read more »
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 coverage will be provided by Bally Sports Southeast. This will be the second of two matches between the Hawks…… read more »
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 registration event. The event features parks and recreation staff and local coaches running clinics at the baseball and t-ball fields emphasizing skills and fun in…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES ANNOUNCE STOPS OF THEIR WORLD CHAMPIONS TROPHY TOUR
(Media release from the Atlanta Braves): The Atlanta Braves announce stops of their World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist. The 2021 World Series Trophy will travel throughout Braves Country through summer 2022 with a total of 151 stops, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. Stops will include the opportunity for fans to take photos with…… read more »
COLLEGE HOOPS: GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO MIAMI IN ACC BOUT
Georgia Tech fell to Miami 79-70 in men’s college basketball on Wednesday night at the Watsco Center down in Coral Gables, FL. Michael Devoe scored a game-high 20 points for the Yellow Jackets, who are now 10-13 overall and 3-9 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He was among four Georgia Tech players to score into…… read more »
HAWKS TOP PACERS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-112 on Tuesday night at the State Farm Arena. It allowed Atlanta to snap a two-game losing skid and take a 2-0 lead in the four-game season series among those teams. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 34 points, along with 11 assists. John Collins added…… read more »