Category Archives: Local Sports

TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL ON WLAQ

Tune in for men’s college basketball tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Georgia Tech hits the road to take on Virginia Tech in ACC action. Tip off is scheduled for 9 pm at the Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Air time is 8:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network by Legends Sports. The…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR TONIGHT

Tune in for high school basketball tonight over the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Model plays host to Chattooga. Tip off is slated for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via their radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or by using the TuneIn app.read more »

HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK COMES TO AN END WITH LOSS TO THE RAPTORS

The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Toronto Raptors 106-100 in NBA action at the State Farm Arena on Monday night, bringing the Hawks’ latest winning streak to an end at seven straight games. Kevin Huerter had a team-high 26 points for Atlanta, who was without All-Star Trae Young. Gary Trent Jr. scored a game-high…read more »

HAWKS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO SEVEN STRAIGHT WITH VICTORY OVER LAKERS

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 129-121 in NBA action on Sunday afternoon at State Farm Arena. That was the seventh straight win for Atlanta and resulted in a 1-1 split in the two-game season series between those teams. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 36 points, as well as 12…read more »

KIRBY SMART VISITS ROME HIGH SCHOOL

(Release from the Rome City Schools): The NCAA National Football Champion and Head Coach for the University of Georgia’s Bulldogs, Kirby Smart, stopped by Rome High School on Friday to meet with Head Football Coach and System Athletic Director John Reid. Smart landed his chopper on the football practice field and was greeted by Reid…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RETURNS TO WLAQ THIS TUESDAY EVENING

High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this Tuesday night as Model hosts Chattooga. 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. Model…read more »

TUNE IN FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ON WLAQ

High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model’s teams hit the road for Trenton, GA to face Dade County. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via the radio, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS CONTINUE HOMESTAND WITH MATCH VERSUS BOSTON CELTICS

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Boston Celtics in NBA action this evening. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at State Farm Arena. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks have won their last five straight games and now hold a record of 22-25 on the 2021-22 regular season. The…read more »

GEORGIA TECH TAKES DOWN FLORIDA STATE IN MEN’S HOOPS

Georgia Tech took down ACC-leading Florida State 75-61 in men’s college basketball on Wednesday night in Atlanta. That marked the second straight victory for the Yellow Jackets and brought a six-game winning streak to an end for the Seminoles. Jordan Usher led the charge with 19 points; he was among four Georgia Tech players that…read more »

HAWKS TOP KINGS, TAKE SEASON SERIES

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 121-104 in NBA action at the State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. That marked the fifth straight victory for the Hawks, who swept their two-game season set versus the Kings. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks in scoring with 18 points each off the bench. Trae…read more »