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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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Bronson looks to continue momentum in 2021
Aug 5, 2021
It wasn’t that long ago when Bronson football was considered among some of the worst teams in the state. However, the Class 1A Eagles have turned […]
Senior Spotlight: Caleb Moncrief of Keystone Heights
Aug 4, 2021
Caleb Moncrief does it all at Keystone Heights. He is president of the National Honor Society, a part of the National Math and English Honor Society, […]
Bell looks to new starters to lead turnaround
Aug 3, 2021
Joey Whittington is the dean of football coaches in the tri-county area as he enters his ninth season as the head coach of the Bell Bulldogs. […]
Senior Spotlight: Roberto Hurtado of P.K. Yonge
Aug 2, 2021
The top boys soccer player in the area is back in 2021. Roberto Hurtado of P.K. Yonge dominated during his junior season, scoring in every game […]
Three Eastside hoops players sign letters of intent
Jul 30, 2021
A trio of Eastside boys basketball players have signed their letters of intent to play at the next level. Jarviel (Jarvy) Gainey (Pensacola State College) and […]
Former Gators Mann, Lewis selected in NBA Draft
Jul 30, 2021
A pair of Florida basketball players were selected in last night’s NBA Draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Gator guard Tre Mann with the 18th pick […]
Rising Senior Spotlight: Emma Hutto, Michelle Heilig
Jul 29, 2021
Rising seniors Emma Hutto and Michelle Heilig have been a part of three straight district championships for the Bell High School volleyball team. They’ve also participated […]
UF athletes off to quick start at Olympics
Jul 27, 2021
On Sunday former Florida Gator Kelsey Stewart hit a walk-off home run to lift No. 1 Team USA past No. 2 Japan, 2-1. The big hit helped […]
Senior Spotlight: Anthony Griffith of Williston
Jul 26, 2021
Anthony Griffith added to his list of accomplishments before he finished his high school career in the red and white. Griffith earned 2021 Class 1A-District 7 […]
GHS, GPD partner to stop the violence
Jul 23, 2021
Thursday afternoon’s 7-on-7 flag football game at Gainesville High between the GHS football team and the Gainesville Police Department wasn’t just a game. It also wasn’t […]
Stop the Violence Flag Football game today at GHS
Jul 22, 2021
This afternoon at 5 p.m. at Gainesville High School members of the Gainesville football team will play a 7-on-7 flag football game against the Gainesville Police […]
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 […]