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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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P.K. Yonge aims for second straight playoff appearance
Aug 20, 2025
Former Gator Willie Jackson enters his third season as the Blue Wave’s coach.
Ridaught: Buchholz’s Keil McGriff continues a legacy
Aug 18, 2025
University of Florida commit Justin Williams steals the spotlight for the Buchholz football team, and deservedly so. Last year, as a junior, he finished second in the voting […]
Newberry ready for another deep run
Aug 18, 2025
Panthers look to defend first district title in nearly 20 years.
Ridaught: High school football season has arrived
Aug 15, 2025
Area teams gear up for gridiron action.
6 area volleyball teams to compete in 2nd Annual Crafty Gemini Preseason Showdown
Aug 13, 2025
Matches start on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., followed by third place and championship games at 7 p.m.
GHS knocking on postseason door
Aug 13, 2025
Schedule is challenging with a total of seven playoff teams on slate.
Rams seek fourth straight playoff appearance
Aug 12, 2025
Eastside has 23 wins under Harold “Gator” Hoskins in just three seasons.
Top 10 athletes to watch in Alachua County for 2025-26
Aug 7, 2025
Buchholz leads the way with four athletes.
Ridaught: Gator Nation represented on prep sidelines this fall
Aug 4, 2025
Four local football coaches head Alachua County teams.
Ridaught: Fall high school sports have arrived
Aug 1, 2025
Preseason classics start on Aug. 11 for cross country, football golf, swimming and diving and girls volleyball.
Summer Sonic Highlights: Trenton softball
Jul 30, 2025
Lady Tigers won their second straight state title in May.
Ridaught: Williston’s Pruitt four wins from making history
Jul 28, 2025
Robby Pruitt on verge of becoming first coach in country to earn 200 victories in two different states.
Ridaught: Top storylines from high school football media day
Jul 25, 2025
Nearly 30 high school football teams assemble in Gainesville for annual media day.
Summer Sonic Highlights: P.K. Yonge girls soccer
Jul 23, 2025
Lady Blue Wave advanced to their fourth straight region final.
Senior Spotlight: Dakota Brower of Oak Hall School
Jul 22, 2025
Brower will play football at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ridaught: High school football media set for Thursday
Jul 21, 2025
Annual event attracts players, coaches from around North Central Florida.
Ridaught: Gators wide receivers a unique group
Jul 18, 2025
Florida has depth and talent at position going into season.
Senior Spotlight: Emma Mansfield of P.K. Yonge
Jul 17, 2025
Mansfield played soccer, softball and baseball for Blue Wave.
Gators confident despite nation’s toughest schedule
Jul 17, 2025
Florida started 1-2 in 2024 but won their final four games of season.
Summer Sonic Highlights: Newberry boys basketball
Jul 16, 2025
Panthers won their first district title in 21 years and finished undefeated during regular season.
Heyman, Donay among Gator baseball draftees
Jul 15, 2025
Six Gators were selected during 2025 MLB Draft.
Ridaught: SEC Football Media Days highlight busy week in Atlanta
Jul 14, 2025
Gators given 1 percent chance of winning SEC.