High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews

Tate is joined by Coach Jeremy Cooke of the Station Camp Bisons to discuss the team's incredible journey to becoming back-to-back state soccer champions. Despite facing massive adversity throughout the season—including numerous player injuries and Coach Cooke himself undergoing surgery to donate a kidney to fellow Coach Ronnie MacMahan just before the post-season—the team rallied to wi...

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! This episode celebrates the conclusion of the high school athletic season and the spectacular results of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Spring Fling championships. Tate welcomes head coach Larry Nesbitt from the Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) Lions baseball team to discuss their remarkable...

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager, and the duo dives into an extensive recap of the high school sports landscape following the conclusion of Spring Fling. They discuss several state championship victories across Middle Tennessee, highlighting Station Camp’s back-to-back soccer championship over South Doyle—including the emotional story of coach Jeremy Cook donating a kidney—as well a...

Tate is joined by Patrick Whitlock, a school district athletic director, to recap an unprecedented and unparalleled run of success for Williamson County Schools at Spring Fling. The duo highlights numerous state championship victories across multiple sports, detailing Brentwood High's sweep in boys and girls tennis, Nolensville's wire-to-wire run in boys lacrosse, and Ravenwood's dramatic penalty-...

Tate is joined by Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) baseball head coach Larry Nesbitt to discuss the team's incredible run to a state championship. Nesbitt reflects on the significance of ending the season on a 24-game winning streak and praises the unselfishness, tight-knit culture, and leadership of his nine seniors, noteably short stop Burton Moore. He highlights the remarkable depth of his pit...

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! Today’s show delivers a comprehensive look across Middle Tennessee as regional play winds down and teams punch their tickets to the state tournament. Tate kicks things off with Cascade Champions baseball coach Travis Sheffield , celebrating their dramatic, grueling 11-inning victory over Huntingdon. Coach Sheffield...

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager as they recap the exciting start to the state championships. They discuss the impressive performance of Mount Juliet and Ravenwood in girls' flag football, highlighting a thrilling game that came down to a big catch by Avery Brown. Tom shares his thoughts on the exceptional athleticism on display and notes the presence of several football players supporting the teams....

Tate is joined by Franklin Admirals soccer coach Mike Burgoyne ahead of a critical sectional match against the Beach Buccaneers. Celebrating the Admirals' balanced play and recent postseason shutouts against Shelbyville and Ravenwood, Burgoyne gives early scouting reports on Beach's physical, high-scoring roster. He shines a spotlight on his own key players, including star goalkeeper Sawyer Skelto...

Tate is joined by Cascade champion baseball coach Travis Sheffield as the team prepares for a thrilling run in the Spring Fling state tournament. Reflecting on their intense, back-to-back victories against Huntington in the sectional round, Sheffield breaks down how the boys survived a grueling, 11-inning "boxing match" of a first game. He credits their success to a stellar pitching rotation&mdash...

Tate is joined by Ravenwood high school girls' flag football coach Ricky Rodriguez, aka "Rick Rod," to celebrate the Lady Raptors' thrilling victory in the inaugural state championship game. Coach Rodriguez shares the intense emotional and physical toll of the tournament, reflecting on how his team rallied from a daunting 25-0 deficit in the third quarter against Mount Juliet. He praises the outst...

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday, hosted by Tate Mathews on 104.5 The Zone! Today’s show is packed with exciting guests and local sports news. We begin with Randall Clemens , who shares details about the "Home Runs and Home Teams" baseball exhibit in Granville, Tennessee, running through October 31st. Jeremy Moore also joins us to discuss his return as the head men's...

Tate is joined by coach Jeremy Moore, who has returned for a second stint as the head basketball coach at Independence High School. The two share a friendly and informal conversation, reflecting on Moore’s career path and his excitement to lead the Eagles once again. Key topics of their discussion include: Moore’s Professional Journey: Moore reflects on his first tenure at Independence...

Tate is joined by Derek Day, the special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Eastern Kentucky University. During their discussion, Day talks about the football recruiting trip to middle Tennessee and his time as a coach in the state. Day explains how the recruiting process has changed over time with the transfer portal and NIL. He shares some of the things the EKU coaching staff loo...

Tate is joined by Randall Clemons to discuss the "Home Runs and Home Teams" baseball exhibit in Granville, Tennessee, which runs through October 31. Exhibit Details : Developed by the East Tennessee History Museum, it features Tennessee baseball history since the 1850s, All-Star players, and historic ballparks. Key Highlights : The exhibit honors figures like Coach Woody Hunt and includes sections...

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday , where host Tate Mathews delivers the latest updates and insights from the Middle Tennessee sports scene. This week’s episode featured a comprehensive review of the newly released All-State Basketball teams , honoring standout athletes across various divisions in both boys' and girls' categories. Mathews expressed his congratulations...

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager to discuss the upcoming high school softball and baseball post-season, highlighting key teams and standout players to watch. They specifically praise the Green Hill softball program and its star senior, Avery Stockwell, who has hit 16 home runs despite being intentionally walked frequently. In baseball, they discuss the success of Coach Nesbitt’s Friendship Chri...

  Tate is joined by Nolensville High School baseball coach and Athletic Director Zach Hudson to discuss the team's postseason progress and the overall success of the school's athletic programs. Hudson reflects on a recent 6-0 win over Franklin, highlighted by Caleb Gilbert's strong performance on the mound. He looks ahead to a tournament matchup against Brentwood, noting the importance of dep...

Tate is joined by Coach Josh Crouch of the Green Hill Lady Hawks girls' flag football team, who calls in from a volleyball tournament in Atlanta where his daughter, Tatum Crouch, is competing. Coach Crouch shares his enthusiasm for the rapid growth of girls' flag football, noting that it has become an emerging sport with a robust feeder system and youth leagues now established in areas like Murfre...

This episode of High School Sports Saturday features a wide-ranging look at the past, present, and future of Tennessee athletics: New Beginnings in Antioch : Tate speaks with Jamie Graham , head football coach at the newly opened Nashville Collegiate Prep , about the school's 82-acre campus and his vision for building a legacy of discipline and passion in their inaugural seasons. Track and Field E...

  Tate is joined by Nashville Collegiate Prep’s (NCP) head football coach, Jamie Graham, to discuss the opening of the new tuition-free charter school in Antioch. Spanning 82 acres, the campus features a turf football stadium and a full baseball field, serving a diverse student body. Coach Graham, a Nashville native and former athlete at White’s Creek and Vanderbilt, shares his vi...

Tate is joined by Nolensville High School track and field coach Kyle Manderfeld to recap the team's historic performance at the Great 8 invitational. Coach Manderfeld shares his pride in the program, noting that they qualified more athletes for the event than ever before. The conversation highlights several standout performances, including Brandon Brooks' second consecutive triple jump victory and...

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager and later Coach Matthews in this lively discussion reflecting on the NFL Draft and the rich history of Tennessee high school football. The segment kicks off with the hosts celebrating Jacobie Thomas of Tullahoma, who was selected on day two of the draft, noting his impressive journey from MTSU to Miami. This leads into a broader "teaser" for a larger project with USA...

In this episode, Tate Mathews dives deep into the heart of Middle Tennessee athletics, beginning with an insightful interview with  Scott Semptimphelter , Director of the Middle Tennessee 7v7 League and founder of Elite Football Skills . They explore the rapid growth of 7v7 football, which has expanded to 66 teams , providing high school athletes with crucial off-season reps in the passing ga...

Tate Mathews is joined by Tom Kreager of The Tennessean to unpack a whirlwind week in Middle Tennessee high school sports. From high-profile leadership vacancies to the newly refined TSSAA transfer rules, they break down what these changes mean for athletes and schools alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate sits down with Coach Kenny Roeten of the Page Patriots baseball team to discuss their dominant season. With over 20 wins and an undefeated district record, Coach Rooten shares the secrets behind their offensive explosion and stellar pitching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.