Category Archives: Local Sports

GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO VIRGINIA TECH IN ACC MEN’S HOOPS

Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team lost to Virginia Tech 81-66 in an ACC match at Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday night. Michael Devoe scored a game-high 30 points for the Yellow Jackets, who fell to 9-12 overall and 2-8 in conference play. The Jackets will head back to their home court at the McCamish Pavilion on…read more »

HAWKS TO WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH MATCH VERSUS SUNS

The Atlanta Hawks will wrap up a five-game homestand this evening with a match against the Phoenix Suns. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. Television coverage will be provided by TNT. Atlanta’s latest winning streak was snapped at seven consecutive games with a loss to the Toronto Raptors in…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: MODEL SPLITS WITH CHATTOOGA

Just in case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM – Model split a pair of home games versus Chattooga in high school basketball. The Lady Blue Devils fell to the Lady Indians in the opener 51-47, while the Blue Devils took the nightcap in overtime by a final score…read more »

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 »