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View all postsMike 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. The fall of 2025 he completed his ninth year of teaching 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.
Defending state champion Trenton headed back to final four
May 14, 2025
Solo home runs by Olivia Weaver and MacKenzie Fisher were difference in 2-1 win against Williston.
Ridaught: Trenton, Buchholz baseball final four bound again
May 12, 2025
Tigers to play on Wednesday and Bobcats take field on Friday.
Buchholz beats Pace in extras, heads back to final four
May 11, 2025
Bobcats advance to their second straight final four.
Ridaught: GHS softball down but not out
May 9, 2025
Hurricanes have overcome season filled with adversity as they pursue final four repeat.
O’Sullivan, Bourdage combined 2-hitter leads GHS
May 9, 2025
GHS used three-run fifth inning to eliminate Belleview in first round of 5A state playoffs.
Mistakes, miscues doom Newberry in season-ending loss
May 8, 2025
Cornerstone Charter Academy scores three runs in second inning and advances with an 11-1 win.
Trenton rallies late, clinches second straight final four
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Mason VunCannon throws complete game in 2-1 win.
Gainesville’s Cardwell signs with D-I UNF
May 6, 2025
Cardwell helped lead Lady Hurricanes to their first final four since 1987 and state runner-up finish.
Trenton edges Fort Meade, one win from final four
May 6, 2025
Sophomore Pierson Weatherilt drove in two runs in 3-2 victory.
Newberry softball wins first district title in a quarter century
May 5, 2025
The Newberry softball team defeated Keystone Heights to win its first district title since 1999.
Ridaught: Gainesville Area Rowing with record-breaking season heads to regionals
May 2, 2025
Two years ago, Gainesville Area Rowing (GAR) hit a milestone with its 25th anniversary. Now, two years later, they are setting records. GAR, a local nonprofit dedicated […]
Panther payback, Santa Fe wins 3A-District 5 title
May 1, 2025
The Palatka Panthers spoiled Santa Fe’s senior night with a 5-4 win in Alachua during the regular season, one of only three losses all year for […]
Trenton eliminates Chiefland, advances to region final
Apr 30, 2025
Junior Ty Moses hits three-run home run to break 2-2 tie in third inning.
GHS advances to Class 5A-District 5 championship game
Apr 29, 2025
McKenna O’Sullivan and Leanna Bourdage combine for 14 strikeouts in win against
Santa Fe, Fort White softball ranked in regional top 10
Apr 29, 2025
Nationally ranked Montverde Academy unanimous No. 1.
Rain postpones Trenton vs. Chiefland game to Tuesday
Apr 29, 2025
Tigers and Indians will now play best-of-3 on Tuesday, Wednesday and “if necessary” Thursday.
Ridaught: GHS softball energized by return of Bourdage heading into district play
Apr 28, 2025
Hurricanes primed for postseason run after advancing to Class 5A championship game in 2024.
Ridaught: St. Francis Catholic Academy baseball playing loose
Apr 25, 2025
Wolves coming off first regional playoff win in program history.
Wolves win regional rubber match against rival Eagles
Apr 24, 2025
St. Francis Catholic Academy scores five runs in final two innings to advance to Class 1A regional semifinals.
Buchholz sweeps, advances to Class 6A regional semifinals
Apr 23, 2025
The Buchholz baseball team is not used to playing doubleheaders. As far as back-to-back games go, Wednesday night’s FHSAA Class 6A-Region 1 Quarterfinal at Bobcat Park […]
Historic seasons elevate area’s top basketball coaches
Apr 18, 2025
Three of four coaches of year are in Alachua County.
Holy Thursday, St. Francis Catholic wins first district title
Apr 18, 2025
Maybe on a day like today, it was meant to be. Down to their final three outs in the FHSAA Rural District 7 championship game on […]
Newberry, GHS lead big school All Area boys team
Apr 17, 2025
Class 3A Regional 1 Semifinalist Panthers placed two on first team.
Big inning helps Chiefland eliminate Williston in district semifinals
Apr 16, 2025
Senior Trey Meeks hits 3-run home run in first inning as Indians advance to Rural-District 7 championship game.