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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

ACE volleyball rolls to Round 1 playoff win over Jasper Co.

The No. 4 Gryphons won the best-of-five match in straight sets, 3-0.

Injury-hampered FPD falls to streaking John Milledge, 34-17

The Vikings got a good game from freshman QB Cash Walker but could not topple the red-hot Trojans.

FPD outlasts Stratford for 21-10 rivalry win

The Vikings contained Stratford's explosive rushing game in a crucial victory on the road.

Stratford and FPD set for latest edition of fierce rivalry

The Vikings and Eagles meet in a game that could will have a significant impact on the region championship.

FPD ends skid, rolls late in 42-7 Homecoming win over Mount de Sales

The Cavaliers kept up with the Vikings a bit early, but FPD eventually pulled away for a crucial, momentum-shifting win.

Northeast defense dominates Dublin in critical 20-0 home win

The Raiders moved into first place in Region 2-A Division I with one of their biggest regular season wins in recent years.

Physicality paying off for unbeaten Stratford

The Eagles and head coach Paul Carroll have high hopes after starting the year 5-0 against a challenging schedule.

Stratford remains undefeated with electric 41-14 win over Brookstone

Tyler Stephens rushed for 215 yards in a dominant Stratford win that puts them atop GIAA Class 4A.

Howard can’t recover from first quarter hole in 56-34 loss to Hephzibah

The Huskies went down 27-0 early in another difficult loss.

Stratford tennis legend Jaime Kaplan back in swing after cancer fight

From Wimbledon trips to eating spicy food, the Macon sports icon feels like herself again.

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