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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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Senior Spotlight: Tripp Davis of Union County
Jul 21, 2021
Hard work paid off for Union County’s Tripp Davis. The Class of 2021 graduate will get a chance to play baseball at the next level. This […]
Senior Spotlight: Taria Liles of Bell
Jul 20, 2021
Taria Liles was one of the most dominating players to come through the Bell Bulldogs volleyball program. “She could absolutely take over a game with her […]
High school football media day kicks off 2021 season
Jul 19, 2021
On Monday, Eastside High School hosted the 2021 North Central Florida Football Media Day. The event is the unofficial kickoff to the upcoming high school football […]
Senior Spotlight: Logan Head of Williston
Jul 19, 2021
Logan Head certainly made the most of his athletic career at Williston High School. The Class of 2021 graduate played football for the Red Devils and […]
Senior Spotlight: Trevor Spencer of St. Francis Catholic Academy
Jul 15, 2021
Trevor Spencer was a three-sport athlete at St. Francis Catholic Academy in Gainesville. The 2021 graduate was recognized by Mainstreet Daily News & The Prep Zone […]
Senior Spotlight: Camille Jackson of Keystone Heights
Jul 14, 2021
Camille Jackson joined the Keystone Heights Junior Senior High School golf team as a 7th-grader. And for six consecutive years she was the No. 1 player […]
Senior Spotlight: Andrew Pickens of Oak Hall
Jul 13, 2021
Andrew Pickens of Oak Hall School excelled in three sports over his four-year career with the Eagles: football, baseball and basketball. “I enjoyed all three sports […]
Senior Spotlight: Justen Crews of Newberry
Jul 9, 2021
Newberry’s Justen Crews went out on top. Crews, who starred in football and baseball for the Panthers, helped lead Newberry (25-1) to the Class 1A state […]
Senior Spotlight: Taylor Jania Hill-Miles of Eastside
Jul 8, 2021
Senior Taylor Jania Hill-Miles did it all at Eastside High School. She participated in three sports for the Rams—track and field, cross country, and soccer—but she […]
Senior Spotlight: Sarah Miller of Newberry
Jul 7, 2021
Senior Sarah Miller is in the record books at Newberry High School. After Miller helped lead the Panthers’ volleyball team to four district titles—including two in […]
Senior Spotlight: Ethan Cockey of Eastside
Jul 5, 2021
Senior Ethan Cockey got a chance to participate in four sports at Eastside High School. He played golf, tennis, soccer, and was on the swimming team. […]
Senior Spotlight: Makai Johnson of Newberry
Jul 2, 2021
Makai Johnson of Newberry High School ended his senior season in memorable fashion. This past May, Johnson helped lead Newberry (25-1) to the FHSAA Baseball Class […]
Demetric Jackson named new Columbia (Lake City) football coach
Jul 1, 2021
On Tuesday, Columbia (Lake City) football coach Brian Allen submitted his resignation. On Thursday, the Tigers named his replacement. Demetric Jackson, who spent the past 14 […]
Senior Spotlight: Dre Lawrence of Hawthorne
Jul 1, 2021
While the year 2020 was a nightmare for some, it more of a dream come true for Hawthorne senior Dre Lawrence. He got a chance to […]
Senior Spotlight: Jacob Guthrie of Trenton
Jun 30, 2021
Jacob Guthrie played football and baseball while attending Trenton High School. As an 8th-grader he was a part of the Tigers’ Class 1A state baseball title […]
Senior Spotlight: Grace Oelrich of Newberry
Jun 29, 2021
Newberry’s Grace Oelrich had a phenomenal volleyball career at Newberry High School. Oelrich helped lead the Panthers’ volleyball team to four district titles, including two in […]
All Area: 4 Coaches of the Year boast 86 wins
Jun 25, 2021
The softball and baseball seasons ended with a flourish as the area produced state champions in both sports. Now, a panel of local sports writers and […]
GHS stars lead big school All Area Softball Team
Jun 22, 2021
When two-time Miracle Sports Class 7A Pitcher of the Year Alissa Humphrey graduated from Gainesville High last year, there was doubt in the area that the […]
Deric Fabian of North Marion named Mr. Baseball
Jun 17, 2021
On Thursday, Deric Fabian of North Marion (Citra) was named the Florida Dairy Farmers 2021 Mr. Baseball following a final round of voting by a statewide […]
Final voting underway for Mr. Baseball
Jun 15, 2021
The deadline for the Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Baseball and Coach of the Year voting was Tuesday. On Thursday, we will find out who the best […]
Gainesville pair to play in college
Jun 14, 2021
On Monday, a pair of Gainesville softball players signed their letter of intent to play at the next level. Catcher Briana Boggs signed with Thomas University, […]
West all-star team shuts out the East
Jun 13, 2021
Ryan Brown of Santa Fe (Alachua) struck out the first batter he faced, and the West all-stars took advantage of two hit batsmen in the bottom […]
Gainesville’s Ayanna Woodard helps lead West all-stars to victory
Jun 12, 2021
Mother Nature had her way at the North Florida All-Star Series Softball Classic at Santa Fe High School in Alachua on Saturday. However, before the event […]
Newberry stars named Co-Class 1A Player of the Year
Jun 12, 2021
The Newberry baseball team added more hardware to its 2021 baseball trophy case. On Friday, the Florida Dairy Farmers announced that Justen Crews and Luke Ridley […]