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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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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 […]
Santa Fe High hosting all star games Saturday
Jun 11, 2021
Some of the top baseball and softball players in the area will suit it up one last time on Saturday. Santa Fe High School in Alachua […]
Todd Bryant finishes second in Coach of the Year voting
Jun 9, 2021
Following his second consecutive state title in Class 1A, Trenton softball coach Todd Bryant finished runner-up for 2021 Softball Coach of the Year. Bryant, who retired after the […]
Trenton’s Darian Ingram named Miss Softball
Jun 8, 2021
GAINESVILLE (June 8) – Senior pitcher Darian Ingram of Trenton High School has been named the Florida Dairy Farmers 2021 Miss Softball following a final round […]
Who will be baseball’s No. 1?
Jun 7, 2021
The final all-classification regional baseball rankings is due out tomorrow. The Prep Zone Power Poll ranks the top 20 teams regardless of classification across 26 counties […]
Area players selected to play in state all star game
Jun 4, 2021
This weekend a few area baseball players will get the opportunity to play in the state’s most prestigious all star game. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association […]
Area stars, coaches in running for state honors
Jun 3, 2021
The balloting for Florida Mr. Baseball and Coach of the Year has begun. Like softball, Class 1A leads the way. The frontrunner for Class 1A Coach […]
Who will be softball’s No. 1?
Jun 2, 2021
Softball in the North Central Florida area was pretty good in 2021. There were two state champions (Trenton and Eustis), two state runners-up (Brooksville Hernando and […]
Trenton’s Ingram, Bryant named best in Class 1A
Jun 1, 2021
The class finalists for the 2021 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Softball and Softball Coach of the Year have been announced following balloting by a statewide panel […]
Local stars in running for Class 1A Miss Softball
May 28, 2021
It may be a foregone conclusion who the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 1A Coach of the Year is. And it’s likely the 1A Player of the […]
Chiefland wins Levy County spring game
May 28, 2021
Adam Gore is back as head coach of the Chiefland Indians. After Thursday night’s showing at the Levy County spring game against host Bronson and Williston, […]
GHS names Michael Barnes hoops coach
May 27, 2021
Gainesville High School didn’t have to go too far to find a new boys basketball coach. On Thursday, GHS announced the promotion of Michael Barnes to […]
Trenton celebrates state title as coach retires
May 27, 2021
On Wednesday night at Sonic Drive-In of Gainesville, the Class 1A state champion Trenton softball team were radio guests (106.9 FM) on the final episode of […]
North Marion title bid comes up short
May 25, 2021
The North Marion (Citra) baseball team made the record books on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, one big inning prevented the Colts from winning their first state baseball […]
North Marion headed to 4A state championship game
May 24, 2021
For the first time in school history, the North Marion (Citra) baseball team will play for a state title. On Monday night, senior pitcher Wyatt Campbell […]
North Marion in the final four
May 23, 2021
The North Marion (Citra) baseball team is back in the final four. The Colts (20-8) defeated Baker County (Glen St. Mary), 6-0, in last Wednesday’s regional […]
Newberry baseball wins first state title
May 20, 2021
For the first time in school history, Newberry baseball is a state champion. On Thursday night, the Panthers overcame 10 walks, including five in the first […]
Newberry advances to state title game
May 19, 2021
The dream season continues for the Newberry baseball team. On Wednesday night at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, the Panthers (24-1) did just enough to edge […]
Trenton softball wins Class 1A championship
May 19, 2021
It’s been quite a run for the Trenton softball team. On Wednesday afternoon at Legends Way Ball Fields in Clermont, the Tigers defeated Jay, 5-4, to […]
Trenton advances to state championship game
May 18, 2021
It wasn’t easy, but Trenton softball is moving on to the state championship game. The Tigers (19-1), the top-ranked team in Class 1A, rallied from a […]
Newberry readies for state semifinals
May 18, 2021
The Newberry baseball team is headed to the state final four at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. The Panthers can hit, run, pitch and play defense. […]