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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: Ben Shelton No. 10 in ATP rankings, aims for deep Wimbledon run
Jun 30, 2025
Buchholz and UF alum one of three Americans ranked in top 10.
Ridaught: Become a Mainstreet member and help us help you
Jun 27, 2025
Membership is crucial in sustaining Mainstreet in our community.
Gator guards Martin and Richard selected in 2nd round of 2025 NBA Draft
Jun 27, 2025
On Thursday night during the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Florida’s Alijah Martin and Will Richard were both selected, with Martin going 39th to the Toronto Raptors and […]
State championship, lengthy postseasons form All Area COY selections
Jun 27, 2025
Buchholz’s Ron Brooks, Trenton’s Kevin Benson lead teams to state championship game.
Historical Fencing Tournament on tap this weekend in Alachua
Jun 26, 2025
Second annual “Hot Sword Summer” will be a two-day event at Hal Brady Recreation Center.
Gator guard Walter Clayton Jr. selected 18th overall by Utah
Jun 26, 2025
Utah strikes deal with Washington, making Clayton the first Gator to be drafted by Jazz.
GHS, Santa Fe lead the way on big school All Area softball team
Jun 25, 2025
Gainesville High and Santa Fe (Alachua) led the way with three players apiece on the 2025 Bosshardt Realty All Area Softball team for big schools. GHS […]
Ridaught: Trio of Gators could be NBA bound
Jun 23, 2025
Walter Clayton Jr., Will Richard and Alijah Martin projected to be drafted.
Branford, Trenton highlight All Area small school softball team
Jun 23, 2025
Union County (Lake Butler) and Williston had the most selections with three apiece.
Ridaught: Softball showcase coming to Newberry this weekend
Jun 16, 2025
Showcase to feature top talent in Southeast.
Florida Dairy Farmers announce 2025 Miss Softball
Jun 16, 2025
Trenton coach Kevin Benson finished sixth overall for the Coach of the Year.
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.