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Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, and Hawthorne land in top 10 of preseason poll

Mike Ridaught

Dec 2, 2020

After one of the longest off-seasons in memory, boys high school basketball is back. The state championships were completed last March just before COVID-19 caused a […]

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Buchholz loses epic battle; Columbia, Hawthorne advance while Union County’s upset bid falls short

Mike Ridaught

Dec 1, 2020

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Niceville 38, Buchholz 35 The high school football season came to an end on Friday night for the Buchholz Bobcats, but not without a fight against […]

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In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes

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Nov 29, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]

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Columbia nips Mainland; advances to regional finals

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Nov 27, 2020

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All seemed lost after the Columbia Tigers lost five games in a row to begin their season, but then their fortune made a 180-degree turn after […]

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Hawthorne shuts down Wildwood; advances to state semifinals

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Nov 27, 2020

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The Hawthorne Hornets have relied on patience, opportunistic offense and a smothering defense this season. And in the regional finals against the Wildwood Wildcats, it was […]

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Buchholz loses overtime thriller to Niceville 38-35

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Nov 27, 2020

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The Niceville Eagles remained unbeaten with a thrilling 38-35 double overtime victory against the Buchholz Bobcats. It was an impressive season for the Buchholz. After a 35-14 […]

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Madison County rallies past Union County 18-7

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Nov 27, 2020

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The Madison County Cowboys scored 12 fourth quarter points en route to an 18-7 victory over the Union County Tigers Friday night in the Class 1-A Region […]

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Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night

Mike Ridaught

Nov 25, 2020

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One of the best high school football playoff games in the state will be held at Citizen’s Field in Gainesville this Friday night. The Buchholz Bobcats […]

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High School Basketball: Hawthorne girls rolling again; Buchholz boys lose opener

Mike Ridaught

Nov 24, 2020

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Last night, the defending 1A state champion Hawthorne girls basketball team moved to 2-0 with a 69-20 win at home against Hilliard. The Lady Hornets return […]

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Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne, and Union County still alive in state playoffs

Mike Ridaught

Nov 23, 2020

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Buchholz 35, Navarre 21 The Buchholz Bobcats kept their streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders […]

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In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]

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Pine Forest edges Suwannee 21-20

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Nov 20, 2020

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The Suwannee Bulldogs rallied twice from touchdown deficits, and managed to take a 20-14 in the fourth quarter, but a decisive touchdown and extra point by […]

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Buchholz pounds Navarre 35-21; advances to regional semifinals

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Nov 20, 2020

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The Buchholz Bobcats kept its streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders in the second round […]

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Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16

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Nov 20, 2020

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The rollercoaster ride finally ended for Newberry. After losing its opening game to Hawthorne, the Panthers ran off a seven game winning streak, which included cancelled […]

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South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6

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Nov 20, 2020

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The South Sumter Raiders defeated the Bradford Tornadoes 9-6 Friday night in the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs Friday night. In an odd and […]

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Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals

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Nov 20, 2020

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The Columbia Tigers are choosing a good time to peak. After five straight losses to begin a COVID-plagued season, the Tigers have won four straight games, […]

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Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals

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Nov 20, 2020

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The Hawthorne Hornets relied on patience, and a smothering defense to defeat the Fort Meade Miners 12-7 in the second round of the Class 1-A postseason […]

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Union County blanks Fort White to advance to region finals

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Nov 20, 2020

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The Union County Tigers scored 12 points in the first half and then blew the game open with three third quarter touchdowns and cruised to a […]

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Girl’s Basketball: Hawthorne Hornets ranked #3 in pre-season top 20 power poll

Mike Ridaught

Nov 19, 2020

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Plenty has happened since the last girls’ basketball season ended in Florida. A pandemic ended the spring sports season prematurely, and the fall sports season was […]

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500! PK Yonge coach Willie Powers hits a milestone

Mike Ridaught

Nov 18, 2020

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Congratulations to P.K. Yonge girls basketball coach Willie Powers. On Monday night, the Lady Blue Wave defeated visiting Madison County 50-42 to give Coach Powers his […]

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Oak Hall Girls win state cross country championship

Mike Ridaught

Nov 18, 2020

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This past Sunday, the Oak Hall Girls’ cross country team won the Class 1A state championship. The Lady Eagles defeated Cambridge Christian in a tie breaker […]

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Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

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Disc golf enthusiast Gary Blanton says that he has made a lot of friends competing in disc golf tournaments and practicing with teams throughout Alachua County. […]

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Win and Advance: Buchholz, Hawthorne, and Suwannee storm into second round of postseason

Mike Ridaught

Nov 16, 2020

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Buchholz 46, Creekside 13 On Friday night at Citizen’s Field, the Buchholz football team defeated visiting Creekside (St. Johns), 46-13, in the Class 7A state playoffs. […]

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In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]