



HSSS- David Pack & Darrin Joines
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 philoso…

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews 2-27-26
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 coac…

HSSS - Tom Kreager
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…

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews 2-21-26
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 a…

HSSS- Charles Pulliam
High School Wrestling State Championship Recap Tate is joined by Charles Pulliam, sports editor for the Williamson Herald and host of the High School Power Hour, to discuss the 2026 Tennessee high school wrestling state championships. They highlight several key matches and athletes from the Willia…

HSSS- Tom Kreager
Tate is joined by Tom Kreager to discuss the 2026 Mr. and Miss Basketball finalists, specifically focusing on the girls' divisions. In Class 1A, the experts favor Zoe Nicholas from Pickett County, who is currently averaging nearly 30 points per game. For Class 2A, the consensus leans toward the sta…

HSSS-Damon Smith
Tate speaks with Damon Smith, wrestling coach for the Brentwood Bruins, Coach Smith highlights several standout wrestlers vying for a spot in the state tournament, including freshman Nick Persuard, who has an impressive 42-9 record, and senior Ellison Abramowitz, who is chasing his 100th career win…

HSSS- Wally Conyers
Tate is joined by Wally Conyers, representing the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame of Middle Tennessee, to discuss their upcoming 60th annual banquet. The event, scheduled for Sunday, February 22nd, at the Cool Springs Marriott, celebrates the achievements of 77 high school and…

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews 2-14-26
Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews In this episode of High School Sports Saturday covers a range of topics including the celebration of young athletes, The first guest, Wally Conyers from the National Football Foundation of Middle Tennessee, talked about …

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews 2-7-26
This episode of High School Sports Saturday Tate Mathews, provides an in-depth look at the current landscape of Middle Tennessee athletics, ranging from major state championships to significant policy shifts within the TSSAA.