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Mike Ridaught is sports director for Mainstreet Daily News. Mike hosts a weekly high school sports show at Sonic Drive-In from August - May and does play-by-play for a Game-of-the Week on 106.9 FM “I Am Country" during football season. He teaches a play-by-play class at the University of Florida. He does play-by-play for the Cal Ripken World Series in Branson, Mo., in August. Mike is also founder of The Prep Zone.
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Ridaught: College and high school athletics continue to evolve
Jun 13, 2025
FHSAA addresses football postseason, basketball shot clock and baseball playoff format.
Florida Dairy Farmers announce 2025 Mr. Baseball
Jun 10, 2025
Junior pitcher Gio Rojas of Stoneman Douglas (Parkland) named top overall baseball player in Florida.
Cornelius Ingram reflects, passes torch in his hometown
Jun 9, 2025
Hornets’ girls basketball coach earned three state titles in last eight years.
Trenton’s Allaire, Benson voted best in state
Jun 9, 2025
Allaire repeated as small school player of the year after leading Tigers to consecutive titles.
Cornelius Ingram resigns as Hawthorne’s girls basketball coach
Jun 6, 2025
On Friday, Hawthorne girls basketball coach Cornelius Ingram announced he has stepped down after eight seasons as head coach. Ingram, who just completed a milestone with […]
Ridaught: Bookend state titles highlight 2024-25 sports seasons
Jun 6, 2025
Buchholz boys cross country, Hawthorne boys basketball and Trenton softball earn championships.
Trenton, Branford, Santa Fe finish in regional softball rankings top 10
Jun 6, 2025
Class 3A state runners-up Eustis finished No. 1.
State recognition given to area baseball players, coaches
Jun 3, 2025
Buchholz’s Ron Brooks finished runner-up for Class 6A Coach of the Year.
Mass resignations shake up Union County football coaching staff
Jun 3, 2025
Lamar Waters hired as interim Union County AD and football coach.
P.K. Yonge announces Kelly Barrett as athletics director
Jun 3, 2025
Barrett replaces Valerie Flournoy who served as AD from 2023-25.
Ridaught: Does your youth pitcher have elbow pain? UF Health experts, coaches weigh in
Jun 2, 2025
Longer seasons can lead to overuse, injuries for baseball, softball pitchers.
Andrew Thomas makes public statement regarding firing
Jun 2, 2025
Thomas was relieved of his duties as Union County football coach and athletics director last week.
Ridaught: Titles and title runs punctuate the 2025 spring season
May 30, 2025
Basketball, softball, baseball, water polo and track & field all contributed to some of the spring's memorable moments.
Union County fires Andrew Thomas from football coach and athletic director roles
May 29, 2025
Thomas took the Tigers to a pair of state semifinal appearances in five seasons.
Buchholz star Cedaris Smith takes next step by joining College of Central Florida
May 29, 2025
Centerfielder and 7 more Bobcat athletes announce college plans.
Buchholz baseball welcomes Chris Malphurs as new head coach
May 28, 2025
Malphurs was an assistant coach on the Class 6A state runner-up Bobcats’ staff this past season.
Santa Fe College appoints former Gator assistant as new head basketball coach
May 27, 2025
David S. Lowery will join the Saints in June as coach of the women's basketball program.
Ridaught: Unfamiliar territory led to familiar outcome for Trenton softball
May 23, 2025
Tigers capture second straight softball championship.
Area soccer players win a state championship
May 23, 2025
Inter Gainesville KF U19 men’s soccer team wins Florida State Cup.
Eastside’s Audric Garciso to play in the Philippines
May 22, 2025
Garciso becomes first EHS boys basketball player to sign collegiately since 2021.
Trenton softball wins 2nd straight state title
May 21, 2025
Sophomore pitcher Addison Allaire tosses one-hitter as Tigers repeat as state champions.
Trenton softball advances to state championship game
May 20, 2025
Sophomore Addison Allaire allowed just one earned run and added an RBI double.
Trenton’s Hausner, Petrello sign with Montreat College
May 19, 2025
Hausner played basketball and Petrello played baseball this year for Tigers.
Ridaught: Dream Weaver, Trenton back in final four
May 19, 2025
Senior Olivia Weaver returns from back injury to help Tigers advance.