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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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Pitching carries Buchholz past Bishop Kenny
Mar 13, 2024
J.J. Gardner and Aidan Kastensmidt combined on a three-hit shutout in 1-0 road win.
Trenton’s Addison Allaire named Athlete of the Week
Mar 13, 2024
Allaire hit two home runs in one game and also struck out 27 batters for the week.
Conquerors subdue Raiders in six innings
Mar 12, 2024
Host Trinity Christian scored 10 runs on nine hits to defeat Santa Fe.
Ridaught: Alachua County teams highlight spring broadcast schedule
Mar 11, 2024
Mainstreet will feature 10 audio games through April 25.
Eastside foursome to play college ball
Mar 8, 2024
Two offensive and two defensive players joined a growing class of six from 2024 to move on to next level.
Hawthorne’s Jhalea Jackson named Athlete of the Week
Mar 6, 2024
Jackson averaged a double-double in the Class 1A final four as the Hornets won their second straight state title.
Newberry High School reinstates football coach Ed Johnson
Mar 6, 2024
Johnson was dismissed Tuesday, reinstated Wednesday
Ridaught: Hawthorne girls, Williston boys join special group
Mar 4, 2024
Lady Hornets, Red Devils complete back-to-back championship seasons.
Hawthorne repeats as state champs
Mar 3, 2024
Lady Hornets rally from an 11-point first half deficit to win their second straight Class 1A state title.
Hawthorne rallies to upset Wildwood in 1A state semifinals
Mar 1, 2024
Lady Hornets will play Graceville on Saturday for championship.
Williston cruises to 1A Final
Mar 1, 2024
Red Devils led from start to finish to advance to their second straight title game appearance.
Ridaught: Williston, Hawthorne two wins from consecutive titles
Feb 29, 2024
Red Devils, Hornets attempt rare feat of winning back-to-back championships.
Oak Hall’s Jerkins, Davis honored with signing ceremony
Feb 28, 2024
Seniors Christopher Davis and Abram Jerkins will be playing college football.
The Rock’s Evan Sterck named Athlete of the Week
Feb 28, 2024
Last week, The Rock boys basketball national team won its fifth Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA) state title in program history. Austin Leslie was named MVP […]
Three Newberry volleyball players sign their NLI
Feb 28, 2024
Seniors Hailey Tharp, Hanna Templeton and Sarah Watson will play volleyball in college.
Bell steps down, Whittemore returns to Buchholz
Feb 27, 2024
Chuck Bell will remain as the school’s defensive coordinator while former coach Mark Whittemore takes over.
State semifinalist Branford No. 5 in first regional rankings
Feb 27, 2024
Defending Class 2A state champion University Christian (Jacksonville) is No. 1
Ridaught: Buchholz baseball aiming for first final four
Feb 26, 2024
Several area teams look for postseason runs.
Ridaught: Branford looks to complete the mission as softball season starts
Feb 23, 2024
Area softball teams prepped for strong seasons.
Defending 1A champion Williston closes in on No. 1 in power poll
Feb 23, 2024
Six area teams recognized in regional boys hoops rankings.
Gainesville’s Ori Sela named Athlete of the Week
Feb 22, 2024
Sela finished as a state runner-up in two events at FHSAA Girls Weightlifting State Championships.
P.K. Yonge’s season ends in 3A state semifinals
Feb 21, 2024
Nationally ranked Montverde Academy uses three second half goals to eliminate Lady Blue Wave.