SportsOak Hall upsets Eastside, Buchholz rolls at Hitchcock’s Challenge Mike Ridaught Dec 28, 20230 commentsEagles get their first win against a city public school in over 25 years.
Local LivingFlorida MLK Jr. Commission to host week of memorial events in January Staff Reports Dec 26, 20230 commentsEvents will culminate with parade on Jan. 15.
SportsRidaught: High school sports wrap up another incredible year Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20230 comments2023 sees multiple team, individual state champions in Mainstreet’s coverage area.
SportsRidaught: Over 15 high school hoops games to be broadcast “live” Mike Ridaught Dec 18, 20230 commentsAverage of two games per week to be broadcast on Mainstreet Daily News.
SportsBuchholz edges Eastside, continues hot start Marty Pallman Dec 16, 20230 commentsBobcats improved to 5-1 and remain undefeated at home.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsHigh school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
EducationACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 20230 commentsFlorida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
SportsSikes, Vice named small school, big school coaches of the year Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20230 commentsMendy Sikes led Branford to its first state title game, while Gainesville’s Chancie Vice led her team to its first district title in 12 years.
SportsSanta Fe, GHS highlight Bosshardt Realty All Area teams Mike Ridaught Dec 5, 20230 commentsRaiders and Hurricanes place five players apiece on big school first and second teams.
EducationNumber of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 20232 commentsDistrict staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
EducationAlachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 20231 commentThe two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
SportsFour Alachua County teams remaining entering round two of playoffs Mike Ridaught Nov 17, 20230 commentsUnbeaten teams Buchholz and Hawthorne highlight football broadcasts this week.
SportsBuchholz puts stranglehold on top spot after opening round of playoffs Marty Pallman Nov 16, 20230 commentsHawthorne, Bradford and Williston remain top six in The Prep Zone Power Poll.
SportsRidaught: It’s been a fall season to remember for Alachua County athletics Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsArea schools find success in postseason action.
SportsUnsportsmanlike penalty helps Eastside edge Palatka Mike Ridaught Nov 11, 20230 commentsRams defeated the Panthers, 28-27, in a Class 2S-Region 2 Quarterfinal at Citizens Field.
FeaturedBuchholz snags top spot in regional football power poll Marty Pallman Nov 10, 20230 commentsBobcats finish regular season undefeated after Mainland blasted in final contest.
SportsBuchholz and Eastside host first-round playoff games Mike Ridaught Nov 9, 20230 commentsMDN is partnering with NFHS Network to provide a video broadcast of the Bobcats and Rams on Thursday and Friday.
SportsEastside boys take second at Class 2A swim finals John Patton Nov 6, 20230 commentsP.K. Yonge’s Lillie Nesty helps Blue Wave to eighth place in Class 1A finals.
SportsEastside blanks Gainesville in regular season finale Cam Parker Nov 4, 20230 commentsRams win second straight in crosstown rivalry after 14 straight losses to Hurricanes.
SportsRidaught: Eastside, P.K. Yonge confident going into swimming state championships Mike Ridaught Nov 3, 20230 commentsRams boys, Blue Wave girls look for strong finishes.
SportsGHS-Eastside, Buchholz at Trinity Catholic end regular season broadcast coverage Mike Ridaught Nov 2, 20230 commentsEastside seeks back-to-back wins against rival GHS for the first time since 2007-2008 seasons.
SportsEastside overwhelms Santa Fe to win second straight district title Mike Ridaught Oct 28, 20230 commentsRams win Class 2S-District 7 title by posting their fifth shutout of the season.
SportsChampionships on line for P.K. Yonge, Eastside Mike Ridaught Oct 26, 20230 commentsBoth games will be broadcast live on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
SportsSanta Fe cruises to district title over Eastside C.J. Gish Oct 19, 20230 commentsTwo-time defending Class 4A state champion Raiders prepare for state playoffs.