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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

Mount de Sales boys soccer topples Stratford in chilly 2-1 win

The Cavaliers got their first win over Stratford since 2023 in what was a physical game.

Coach Josh Grube out at Westside, Mount de Sales hires Robert Slocum

Grube's departure makes him the third coach to leave Westside this year, while Slocum returns to his former employer.

Southwest defeats East Laurens 70-58 to advance to state quarterfinals

The Patriots looked set for a deeper playoff run in the impressive win, which was fueled by solid performances by Chase Dupree and CJ Howard.

Southwest rolls despite some inconsistency in 66-48 playoff win over Woodville-Tompkins

Despite some unfocused play, the Patriots got their 2025-26 playoff run off to a good start in the first round.

Second half shooting woes sink Northeast in 46-35 playoff loss to Banks County

The Raiderettes could not get their offense set in head coach Heavenly Whitehead's final game.

Stories from the latest class of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Macon legends like Northeast coach Alvin Copeland spoke at the ceremony over the weekend.

UPDATE: Four Macon teams reach region championship games

The Southwest boys, Northeast girls, Rutland boys and Westside girls all won in the semifinals Thursday night.

FPD girls dominate first round playoff game 59-26 against Bethlehem Christian

The Vikings were in control from the get-go as they advanced to the second round, where they will face George Walton Academy.

Mercer stays undefeated at home with key 69-64 win over Furman

The Bears' defensive helped them stay in the game early before some clutch second-half shooting gave them an important SoCon win.

Westside girls rout Pike County 67-26 for seventh straight win

The Seminoles dominated thanks to turnovers and solid scoring to strengthen their grip on the region.

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