The Model High School boys basketball team opened the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs with a 74-37 win at home over Jeff Davis on Wednesday night. The Blue Devils are now headed to the Sweet 16 versus East Laurens on Saturday at 6 pm. Model’s Lady Blue Devils secured a first-round victory over Social…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING GAMES ARE ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Baseball is back this weekend as the Atlanta Braves play their first Spring Training games of 2025 on Saturday in Fort Myers, FL versus the Minnesota Twins and this Sunday on their Grapefruit League home field in North Port, FL against the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm both of those…… read more »
FOLLOW MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL IN THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS ON WLAQ!
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for coverage of Model High School’s basketball teams in the opening round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs. Both MHS teams will open the state tournament on their home court. The Lady Blue Devils will take on Social Circle this evening at 5:30 pm, and the Blue…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS CLINCH REGION TITLES, ONWARD TO STATE TOURNAMENT!
Model High School’s basketball teams emerged victorious in the Region 6-A D-1 championship games on Saturday evening. The Lady Devils secured the girls’ region title with a 63-48 win over Heard County, while the Blue Devils beat Temple 61-60 in overtime to clinch the boys’ title. Model’s teams will head to the GHSA’s Class A…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR COVERAGE OF MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAMS IN THE REGION 6-A D-1 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for broadcast coverage of Model High School basketball on Saturday evening as their teams compete in the Region 6-A D-1 championship games. The girls will take on Heard County at 6 pm, then the boys will face Temple at 7:30 pm. Fans may listen to the games on the…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH PICKS UP HOME WIN IN ACC MEN’S BASKETBALL MATCH VERSUS STANFORD
In case you missed it Wednesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech beat Stanford 60-52 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets improved to 12-13 overall and 6-8 in conference play for the 2024-2025 season. They will be back in action as hosts to the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS FALL IN OT AT NEW YORK TO KNICKS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the New York Knicks by 149-148 in overtime on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Trae Young scored a team-high 38 points and had 19 assists for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak end at three straight games and are now 26-29 on the…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS ANNOUNCE 2025 COACHING STAFF
Media release from the Rome Emperors: The Rome Emperors, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday announced their 2025 coaching staff, which includes former Manager Angel Flores and longtime assistant Bobby Moore. Angel Flores “Flo” returns to Rome for his second stint as Manager of Atlanta’s High-A affiliate. It’ll be his third stay in…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EXTEND LATEST WINNING STREAK TO THREE STRAIGHT WITH VICTORY IN ORLANDO, FL OVER MAGIC
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic by 112-106 in NBA action on Monday night in Orlando, FL. Trae Young scored a team-high 19 points for the Hawks, who have won their last three straight games and are now 26-28 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Franz Wagner led all players in scoring with 37 points…… read more »
TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Wednesday night as the Yellow Jackets play host to Stanford in ACC action. Tip off is set for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets’ record is currently 11-13 overall…… read more »