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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 bounces back in 22-21 home win over Wofford

The Bears dominated on the stat sheet but still needed clutch plays late to take down the Terriers at home.

Stratford rides another second half surge to 28-13 win over Frederica

Running back Tyler Stephens had the key interception and rushing score to complete the Eagles' stellar second half.

Howard defense struggles in 47-7 region loss against West Laurens

New quarterback Zavion DeShazier, a recent transfer from Mount de Sales, could not boost the Huskies' offense.

Southwest loses dreary home game against Bleckley County 52-16

With quarterback Chase Dupree still sidelined, the Patriots struggled to move the ball in a lopsided loss.

Week 4 preview: Tests for FPD and ACE, Howard hosts rival

Get updates on key games involving Macon's high school football teams ahead of the fourth week of local action.

Mercer stunned by Presbyterian College in 15-10 loss at home

The Blue Hose, a non-scholarship program, defeated the No. 11 Bears with a touchdown in the final minute that Mercer could not answer.

FPD overcomes surprising offensive shift from St. Anne-Pacelli in physical 34-14 win

Major Simmons had a typically gutsy performance at quarterback and on defense to fuel the FPD victory.

HS Football: What you missed in Week 2, plus previews of Northeast, FPD, Tattnall and more in Week 3

Take a look at Macon's high school football slate for this week and see where teams stand.

ACE picks up where it left off, defeats Central 35-0 in second part of weather-delayed game

The game was finished Monday evening after Thursday's game was cut off by lightning in the first quarter.

Mount de Sales doomed by missed tackles in 41-10 loss to defending champ Deerfield-Windsor

The Cavaliers looked improved in many ways from last year but could not overcome their own mistakes in the home loss.

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