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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.

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Here’s where Macon teams rank going into the last games before HS football playoffs

While GIAA's postseason is mostly set, lots is still to be determined for GHSA schools in Macon.

FPD completes furious comeback with 27-20 overtime win over rival Tattnall to secure region title

The Vikings were down 20-3 at halftime but stormed back to win in thrilling fashion.

Howard excels in return to gridiron, explodes in second half for 42-6 win over Cross Creek

The Huskies got a crucial region win in their first game in nearly a month.

ACE bounces back, earns 27-21 win over East Laurens on Homecoming

The Gryphons used a solid first half to hold off a Falcons comeback attempt and secure the win.

FPD defense stifles Stratford run game to earn key 28-14 rivalry win at home

The Vikings' plan to bottle up Stratford running back Tyler Stephens paid off in a win that could impact playoff matchups.

Northeast overcomes halftime deficit, defeats Bleckley County 33-30 in key region game

Nick Woodford's late score put the Raiders on top for good in a thrilling Thursday night showdown to begin Week 8 in Bibb County.

Henley puts up solid showing in Presidents Cup debut, helps U.S. Team to win in Montreal

Henley went 2-1 in team events and won a head-to-head matchup with Sunjae Im during the contest.

Westside’s early lead evaporates in 35-32 Homecoming loss to No. 2 Morgan County

The Seminoles put up a valiant effort against the highly-ranked Bulldogs, but a missed pass on the final play doomed Westside to its fourth loss of the year.

Stratford dominates John Milledge despite venue change in 42-7 win at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium

Despite its "Homecoming" happening on different turf, Stratford dominated in all phases to move to 6-1 on the season.

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Macon native Russell Henley set to play for U.S. Team in President’s Cup in Montreal

The Macon native has been on a hot streak lately and looks to extend it as a member of Jim Furyk's squad.

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