Local high school football teams will take the field tonight for week one of the 2020 season. Here’s the schedule of games involving area teams: Armuchee at Towns County Model at Sonoraville Pepperell at Haralson County Rome vs. Rockmart at Barron Stadium Calhoun at Dalton Morrow at Cartersville Dawson County at Cass Woodland at Gordon…… read more »
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BRAVES TO HOST NATIONALS IN DOUBLE HEADER TODAY
The Atlanta Braves were off on Thursday and will return to action today with a double header versus the Washington Nationals at Truist Park. Listen to the NL East twin bill on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 4:10 pm, with air time set for 2:55 pm…… read more »
DUVALL HAS THREE-HOMER NIGHT IN BRAVES’ VICTORY OVER RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game interleague set at Fenway Park in Boston, allowing the Braves to sweep the series. One night after Marcell Ozuna became the first National League player to hit three home runs in one game at Fenway, Duvall notched…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR 2020 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES PREVIEWS ON WLAQ!
WLAQ’s 2020 High School Football Coaches Preview Shows are slated to air this evening at 6 pm. The previews will run in alphabetical order (Armuchee, Coosa, Darlington, Model, Pepperell, and Rome). The head football coaches from each school will share their thoughts on the upcoming season. Listen to the shows via radio at 1410 AM…… read more »
OZUNA NOTCHES THREE HOME RUNS IN BRAVES WIN OVER RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Tuesday evening in the middle outing of a three-game interleague series at Fenway Park in Boston; it was the third straight win for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna made history as the first National League player ever to notch three home runs in one game at…… read more »
IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!
As the curtain is about to rise on the 2020 high school football season, Floyd County Schools released on Tuesday the new guidelines for all spectators and volunteers of FCS athletic events. These guidelines are effective on Monday, September 7th and are subject to change. The complete details are posted via the FCS website at…… read more »
BRAVES TAKE SERIES OPENER FROM RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game interleague set at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. It was the second straight victory for the Braves. Max Fried secured the win to improve to 6-0 on the season after surrendering two runs and five hits, walking…… read more »
BRAVES NOTCH 10-RUN SECOND INNING EN ROUTE TO VICTORY OVER PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 12-10 on Sunday night in the finale of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, which allowed the Braves to avoid being swept in this weekend series among rivals in the National League East. Atlanta took a commanding lead with 10 runs in the top of…… read more »
BRAVES AT PHILADELPHIA FOR NL EAST SERIES WITH PHILLIES OVER THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves had the day off on Thursday and will return to action over the weekend in Philadelphia with a three-game set versus the Phillies. Robbie Erlin will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s opener; Zack Wheeler will head to the mound for Philadelphia. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm at…… read more »
BRAVES SWEEP TWIN BILL WITH YANKEES AT TRUIST PARK
It was all about the long ball and the pitching as the Atlanta Braves took both outings in a double header with the New York Yankees, 5-1 and 2-1, at Truist Park on Wednesday. Ian Anderson was stellar in his major league debut. He picked up the win for Atlanta in the opener after surrendering…… read more »