SportsHawthorne survives as GHS misses potential game-winner Mike Ridaught Jan 20, 20241 commentGHS misses three shots in final seconds as Hawthorne wins by one at The Purple Palace.
SportsLeivonen’s career-best 29 points leads high-octane GHS offense Mike Ridaught Jan 19, 20240 commentsHurricanes used a 9-0 run in first quarter to take a lead it would never relinquish against Santa Fe.
SportsHurricanes blow past Blue Wave Marty Pallman Jan 18, 20240 commentsGainesville never trails in 21-point win over visiting P.K. Yonge.
SportsWilliston boys tied for No. 2 in power poll basketball rankings Marty Pallman Jan 12, 20240 commentsProvidence (Jacksonville) snags top spot in regional rankings.
SportsWhite scores 25 to lead Gainesville past Hawthorne Marty Pallman Jan 4, 20240 commentsHurricanes overcome fourth quarter deficit to break three-game skid.
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.
SportsMainland starts season at top in boys basketball power poll rankings Marty Pallman Dec 22, 20230 commentsWilliston, Hawthorne, Gainesville, Newberry and Buchholz ranked in regional top 20.
SportsP.K. Yonge rallies from 10-point deficit to win at GHS Mike Ridaught Dec 18, 20230 commentsLady Blue Wave outscored GHS 31-15 in the second half for their fourth straight win in series.
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.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsHigh school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
SportsRidaught: FHSAA out with new, in with old Mike Ridaught Dec 15, 20230 commentsBoard votes to eliminate Suburban-Metro football playoff system implemented two years ago.
SportsRidaught: Hawthorne, P.K. Yonge land in top 10 of first regional rankings Mike Ridaught Dec 11, 20230 commentsBishop Kenny tops first 2023-24 girls basketball Prep Zone Power Poll.
SportsBuchholz gets rare win at The Purple Palace Mike Ridaught Dec 9, 20230 commentsBobcats win for just the third time in the past 19 games at Gainesville High.
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.
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.
Sports30 area volleyball players to participate in All-Star games Mike Ridaught Nov 28, 20230 commentsLegacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua will host matches this Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
SportsRidaught: High school hoops season underway Mike Ridaught Nov 27, 20230 commentsWilliston boys, Hawthorne girls look to defend Class 1A state titles.
SportsGHS, Columbia finish 0-2 at Thanksgiving Classic Mike Ridaught Nov 22, 20230 commentsJayden Terry leads Hurricanes with 15 points, while Jolena Gardner tops Columbia with nine points.
SportsColumbia, GHS girls to play in loaded Thanksgiving Classic Mike Ridaught Nov 16, 20230 comments92 schools will participate in Jacksonville tournament including five defending state champions.
SportsGainesville’s Ava Fuller named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Nov 15, 20230 commentsFuller took home the gold in the Class 3A 200-yard Freestyle with an AA-C time of 1:49.10.
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.
SportsGHS athletes sign college volleyball letters of intent C.J. Gish Nov 8, 20230 commentsThree players from Hurricanes’ district champion, regional semifinal team make Division-I commitments.
SportsBuchholz girls claim cross country district title C.J. Gish Nov 6, 20230 commentsBobcats boys finish fourth at 4A-District 1 meet, GHS girls place fifth at 3A-District 2 meet.