Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday! This segment covers crucial off-season updates and an inspiring comeback story. Coach Zach White of Green Hill Football shares "dead period" advice, emphasizing heat acclimation, hydration, and maintaining sprint speed to prevent soft-tissue injuries. Next, Franklin Baseball's Coach Wally Widby recounts his miraculous survival and recovery after a life-threatening eye injury from a line drive, highlighting his profound faith and his team's resilience. Finally, The Tennessean's Tom Kreager drops in to discuss recent state press awards for sports coverage. The primary takeaway for listeners is the importance of prioritizing safe summer training and recognizing the incredible power of perseverance during unimaginable adversity.

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday! This segment covers crucial off-season updates and an inspiring comeback story. Coach Zach White of Green Hill Football shares "dead period" advice, emphasizing heat acclimation, hydration, and maintaining sprint speed to prevent soft-tissue injuries. Next, Franklin Baseball's Coach Wally Widby recounts his miraculous survival and recovery after a life-threatening eye injury from a line drive, highlighting his profound faith and his team's resilience. Finally, The Tennessean's Tom Kreager drops in to discuss recent state press awards for sports coverage. The primary takeaway for listeners is the importance of prioritizing safe summer training and recognizing the incredible power of perseverance during unimaginable adversity.

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.