High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews

Join Tate Mathews as he interviews Scott Semptimphelter , Director of the Middle Tennessee 7v7 League and founder of Elite Football Skills . They dive into the evolving landscape of youth football in Middle Tennessee, focusing on how 7v7 leagues and specialized training are sharpening the skills of the region's top young athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate Mathews sits down with Hall of Fame coach John Wild to reflect on the retirement of Lamar Rogers , the iconic girls' basketball coach from Clarkrange High School .  Then, Jay Pallas , Athletic Director at Dixon County High School , joins the show to share the thrill of watching former student-athlete Jackson Harrington compete as an amateur at The Masters . Finally, Tom Kreager from The...

Tate Mathews catches up with Tom Kreager of The Tennessean , live from the Vanderbilt football scrimmage. Amidst the morning hustle, the two tackle the season’s most pressing high school sports headlines in Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate Mathews welcomes Coach Jay Pallas , the multifaceted Athletic Director and Head Boys' Basketball Coach at Dixon County High School . The conversation centers on the extraordinary experience of watching former student-athlete and sophomore Tennessee golfer Jackson Harrington compete at the 90th Masters Tournament . As one of only a handful of amateurs to qualify, Harrington's journey from Dixo...

Tate Mathews sits down with Hall of Fame coach and regular correspondent John Wild to reflect on the retirement of a true basketball icon: Lamar Rogers . After an unprecedented 50-year coaching career at Clarkrange High School, Coach Rogers steps away from the court leaving behind a legacy that is likely unmatched in the history of Tennessee basketball. With 1,364 wins and only 350 losses , Rogers...

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined by Coach Jamaal Stewart of Hillsboro HS Football, Coach Michelle Doty of Brentwood HS Track & Field, and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager to talk all things high school sports in the midstate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate is joined by the Tennessean's Tom Kreager for his weekly segment on HSSS as they keep you up-to-date on all things High School Sports in the Middle TN area! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate is joined by Brentwood HS Track & Field Coach Michelle Doty to talk about the Bruins' season, top performers, and upcoming meets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate is joined by Hillsboro HS Football Coach Jamaal Stewart to talk about Spring Football, standout players to watch, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate Is joined by Coach Kevin McMillan, head women's basketball coach at UT Martin, is joined by his long-time friend and Hall of Famer, Coach John Wild. Coach McMillan reflects on his unconventional start in coaching women's basketball, which began at the age of 23 when the head girls' coach at Millington, Ruth Ann Hicks, unexpectedly stepped down and recommended him for the position. Since then,...

Welcome to a brand-new episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! In this special edition, we celebrate the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (BCAT) All-Star weekend, starting with an insightful look into the association's massive growth from 300 to over 1,600 members. Tate is joined by BCAT Executive Director Coach Bruce Slatten ,  Coach Dexter Williams , and Coach J...

Tate is joined by guest Ava Jarrett , a senior point guard from Lipscomb Academy, and Ty Cobb , a point guard for the Upperman Bees. The conversation centers on their recent high school basketball seasons, highlighting Ava’s journey to the state championship game at F&M Bank Arena and Ty’s experiences as a state champion sophomore and semifinalist junior. Both athletes share insigh...

Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee All-Star weekend features a roundtable discussion with legendary high school basketball coaches Troy Allen and Jody Wright , as well as Bobby McWilliams . Hosted by Tate , the conversation celebrates their recent induction into the Hall of Fame and delves into their storied careers, the unique cultures of their respective schools, and their philosophies...

Tate Matthews is joined by a distinguished panel including BCAT Executive Director Coach Bruce Slatten , BCAT President Coach Dexter Williams , and Board Member Coach Jim "Jimmy Mack" McDowell . The group discusses how the association has expanded from 300 members at its inception to over 1,600 today, highlighting the success of summer team camps that drew 165 college recruiters last year. They al...

Welcome to a brand-new episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! This week, we’re diving deep into the road to the 4A State Final. Coach Troy Crane joins us to break down Brentwood’s inspiring postseason run, from the strategic shifts that sparked their momentum to the mental resilience needed to face a powerhouse like Bartlett. Plus, we’re joined by Tom Kreager t...

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager to delve into the intricacies of Tennessee's high school basketball state tournament system. They explore the challenges teams face in reaching the iconic Glass House in Murfreesboro, discussing the logistical hurdles and the potential for a more streamlined, cost-effective tournament experience. Tom shares his insights on how the current three-week marathon schedule...

TATE IS JOINED BY Coach Troy Crane to break down Brentwood High School’s hard-fought 65-56 loss to Bartlett in the 4A State Championship tournament. While the Bruins kept the score tight for much of the game, Bartlett's imposing length—led by a front line of 6'8" and 6'7" athletes—eventually forced Brentwood to abandon their standard rotation for a four-guard lineup . Coach Crane...

Tom Kreager and Tate discuss recent performances and upcoming games in the Tennessee secondary school basketball state tournaments. They highlight standout players such as Aiva Jared from Lipscomb Academy, Sage Starks , and Mia Green from Knoxville Webb, noting their critical roles in recent victories. The conversation also covers the intense four-overtime game between Catholic and Briarcrest , th...

Coach Kris Hooper, in his first year as the head coach of the Ravenwood Raptors, has led the team to a historic position through a culture focused on meticulous attention to detail and collective buy-in. Reflecting on their recent performance, Hooper highlighted a tense "nail-biter" victory against Summit and a high-energy offensive win against Page before the team eventually fell to a formidable...

Coach Marty Euverard discusses his transition out of retirement to become the head football coach at Providence Christian Academy (PCA). After a highly successful 14-year tenure at Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA), Euverard had initially moved to his family farm in East Tennessee, but he felt a spiritual calling to return to the sidelines to influence young athletes. The move is particularly signific...

Welcome back to High School Sports Sunday with Tate Matthews ,In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of high school sports with three distinguished guests. First, we have Marty Rueverard, the new head football coach at Providence Christian Academy. Marty shares his journey from coaching at Montgomery Bell Academy to embracing a new challenge at PCA. He discusses the mission of developing...

Tate Along with Darren Joines, the Associate Athletics Director at Franklin Christian Academy (FCA), introduces two-time state champion David Pack as the school's new head football coach. Pack, who has been away from coaching for 14 years, discusses his return to the sidelines, his coaching philosophy, and the growth of the FCA athletic program. The Return of David Pack The Hiring Process : Darren...

We have a Special episode for you today This episode features a heartfelt conversation Alongside Recently announced Franklin Christian Academy Associate Athletics Director Darren Joines talks to to 2-time state champion David Pack about his return to coaching at Franklin Christian Academy, his coaching philosophy, and the importance of community, faith, and multi-sport participation in youth devel...

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager , high school sports editor for The Tennessean , to discuss the final day of the Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament and the upcoming postseason for high school basketball. The conversation covers several key topics: Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament D2 Dominance : The discussion highlights the impressive performance of Baylor and McCallie in the D1 AA classificat...

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of high school sports with a focus on wrestling and basketball. Our host, along with guests Charles Pulliam and Tom Kreger, discuss the state wrestling tournaments, highlighting key matches and standout athletes from the mid-state region. We also explore the upcoming district and region bask...