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Breaking News: Trenton forfeits its playoff game against Newberry due to COVID-19 protocols

Mike Ridaught

Nov 11, 2020

The Trenton Tigers announced today that it has forfeited its playoff game against Newberry due to COVID-19 protocols. It was the second forfeit by a local […]

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Newberry Panthers are the featured guests on The Prep Zone Radio Show tonight on I am Country 106.9

Mike Ridaught

Nov 11, 2020

The Newberry Panthers lost a tough game to the Hawthorne Hornets 20-14 to open the 2020 season. But since that loss, they have gone on a […]

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Local football schedules changing due to Eta

Mike Ridaught

Nov 11, 2020

With the imminent approach of Hurricane Eta, three area high school football teams are making changes to their playoff schedules this week. Eastside High School has […]

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Breaking News: Schools closed Thursday in Alachua County due to Eta’s projected path

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

The Alachua County Public School District has closed its schools effective tomorrow. ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson released the following statement: “Based on the projected […]

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PK Yonge cancels Friday’s playoff game due to COVID-19 concerns; Chiefland-Hawthorne game moved to Wednesday night

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

The season has come to an end for the P.K. Yonge football team. The Blue Wave were scheduled to host Pensacola Catholic this Friday in the […]

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Breaking News: Alachua County School Superintendent stepping down next summer

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

After leading Alachua County Public Schools since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, Superintendent Karen Clarke has announced that she plans to step down from […]

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Oak Hall advances to state championship; Buchholz, Hawthorne, Suwannee win regular season finales

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

Oak Hall 34, Merritt Island Christian 12 This past Friday night, despite playing without three starting offensive linemen, the Oak Hall football team eased past visiting […]

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Gainesville Football: Buchholz, Hurricanes win big; Oak Hall heading to state final

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 7, 2020

Buchholz 53, Santa Fe 0 The #12-ranked Buchholz Bobcats put on an offensive show in unraveling the Santa Fe Raiders 53-0 to end their regular season […]

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Williston blasts Chiefland 35-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 7, 2020

The Williston Red Devils closed out its regular season with a 35-6 victory over the Chiefland Indians Friday night. Williston heads into the playoffs with a […]

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Furious rally propels Suwannee Bulldogs past Baker County Wildcats 35-32

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Suwannee Bulldogs scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally past the Baker County Wildcats 35-32. After taking a 14-8 first quarter lead, the […]

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Gainesville Hurricanes shutdown Eastside

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Gainesville took a 16-0 lead into halftime, and relied on a stingy defense to shutdown the Eastside Rams 37-7 in the final regular season game […]

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Bronson stymies Crescent City; advances in playoffs

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Bronson Eagles took a 20-8 lead into the fourth quarter, and then blew the game open with 18 points in the final period to defeat […]

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Columbia bombs Englewood 41-7

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Columbia Tigers won their second straight game and advanced to the next round of the playoffs with a 41-7 win against the Englewood Rams. The […]

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Trenton overwhelms Lafayette 35-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Trenton Tigers scored 28 first half points and then held on to defeat the Lafayette Hornets 35-21 in the regular season finale for both teams. […]

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Union County blasts Keystone Heights 42-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Union County Bears scored 28 halftime points and cruised to a 42-20 win over Keystone Heights. The Indians took a 14-7 lead in the first […]

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Unbeaten Oak Hall storms into state championship

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Oak Hall Eagles remained undefeated on the season with a 34-12 victory over the Merritt Island Christian Cougars in the semifinals of the 8-man AA […]

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Buchholz, Suwannee remain in top 20 poll; Hawthorne, Keystone Heights and Newberry receive votes

Mike Ridaught

Nov 6, 2020

We’re in the final week of regular season high school football, and two area teams held their ground in the Prep Zone Top 20 Power Poll. […]

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Buchholz routs Santa Fe to storm into postseason

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

The #12-ranked Buchholz Bobcats put on an offensive show in unraveling the Santa Fe Raiders 53-0 to end their regular season with an exclamation point. Buchholz […]

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Hawthorne wins big in season finale

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

The Hawthorne Hornets shook off a 29-0 loss against Zephyrhills last week by scoring 20 first half points and sailing past the Tavares Bulldogs 39-0 tonight […]

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Week 10 Preview: Playoffs begin for some; regular season finales for others

Mike Ridaught

Nov 5, 2020

Tonight at 7 p.m., the Buchholz Bobcats will host Santa Fe in the regular season finale for both teams. The visiting Raiders are looking to snap […]

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Tim Tebow and Luke Bryan exchange trophies before Florida/Georgia game

Suzette Cook

Nov 5, 2020

University of Florida Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow announced on his Instagram today he and Country Music artist Luke Bryan have exchanged trophies in a Florida […]

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Eastside Rams are the featured guests on The Prep Zone radio show tonight on I am Country 106.9

Mike Ridaught

Nov 4, 2020

Tonight from 7-8 pm, The Eastside Rams football team, coming off its first win of the season, will be the featured guest on The Prep Zone […]

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Bell and Newberry advance to final four; Santa Fe falls in regional finals

Mike Ridaught

Nov 3, 2020

On Saturday afternoon the Bell and Newberry volleyball teams advanced to the Class 1A state semifinals. Bell swept Union County and Newberry swept Trenton. Seniors Taria […]

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