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Michael A. Lough

Michael A. Lough has been in Macon since starting at the Macon Telegraph in August 1998, serving for 19 years as a columnist, assistant sports editor, general assignment sportswriter and page designer. In that span, he has covered World Series and Super Bowls, state championships and Little League action along with area college sports, including time as the beat writer for the Mercer men’s basketball run in 2013-14 and NCAA Tournament win over Duke. In Oct. 2017, four months after his Telegraph tenure ended, he founded The Central Georgia Sports Report, providing coverage for the region.

Michael A.'s Latest Articles

Mercer offense falters in 60-49 loss to Furman

The Bears still looked solid against one of the top teams in the SoCon but could not score enough to keep up.

CFCA coach, administrator Jake Walls to retire

The coach also had stops at other schools including Covenant, FPD and Westfield in various roles.

Stratford boys get key win over Crisp Academy 88-37

The Eagles had a surprisingly sluggish start but eventually kicked into high gear for a dominant win.

Players from Central’s championship team share memories

The 1975 team, the only Bibb County public school to ever win a state title, was celebrated at the school last week.

Southwest takes down Rutland 76-48

The Hurricanes kept things close at first, but the more experienced Patriots eventually pulled away for the victory.

Northeast takes down Swainsboro 26-14 despite mental mistakes

The Raiders advanced to the third round of the GHSA state tournament with the win.

After season of adversity, Stratford ready for championship

The Eagles have come a long way to reach the GIAA Class 4A state title game Saturday.

Stratford smothers George Walton 33-6 to reach title game

The Eagles will face Brookstone at Mercer next week for the GIAA 4A championship.

Macon schools get final new classifications, first look at new regions

The new classifications saw Central, Putnam County and Twiggs County's appeals to move up approved.

FPD delivers 42-7 throttling of Strong Rock in playoffs

The Vikings looked splendid on offense, even with a banged-up squad.

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