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.

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&rsquo;s most pressing high school sports headlines in Tennessee.

Growing up in a coaching family and now the owner of Mathews Team Sports, Tate Mathews brings a unique perspective to High School Sports Saturday.

With over fifteen years in the sporting goods industry in Middle Tennessee working with and for high school administrators and coaches, Tate’s relationships provide insight into middle Tennessee high school athletics.

High School Sports Saturday covers each sport during their respective competitive seasons.  Coaches, administrators, TSSAA officials and student-athletes are interviewed each week at 8 AM on 104-5 The Zone.

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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 Tennessean calls in from the Vanderbilt scrimmage to break down the latest news in high school recruiting and upcoming honors.

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.&nbsp;
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 Tennessean calls in from the Vanderbilt scrimmage to break down the latest news in high school recruiting and upcoming honors.

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews 4-11-26

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 Dixon County to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National is a source of immense pride for his home community.

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 Dixon County to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National is a source of immense pride for his home community.

HHS- Jay Powlas

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' career is a masterclass in consistency, featuring 26 state tournament appearances and eight state championships.

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' career is a masterclass in consistency, featuring 26 state tournament appearances and eight state championships.

HHS- Tom Kreager

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