Tate is joined by Benji Gray, the head wrestling coach at Page High School, to discuss the Patriots' historic advancement to their first-ever large school state dual tournament. Despite extreme weather conditions that kept the team off-campus for nearly a week, Page secured their spot after a successful sectional win against Gallatin. Coach Gray, an alumnus and former coach of their upcoming opponent, the Halls Red Devils, breaks down the strategy of the "rubber match" and the unique challenges of managing weight and conditioning during a snow week. With a veteran roster featuring five wrestlers with over 40 wins, the Patriots are prepared for a grueling day of competition at the Ag Center, potentially facing powerhouse programs like Cleveland and Nolensville as they chase a state title.

<p>Tate is joined by Benji Gray, the head wrestling coach at Page High School, to discuss the Patriots' historic advancement to their first-ever large school state dual tournament. Despite extreme weather conditions that kept the team off-campus for nearly a week, Page secured their spot after a successful sectional win against Gallatin. Coach Gray, an alumnus and former coach of their upcoming opponent, the Halls Red Devils, breaks down the strategy of the "rubber match" and the unique challenges of managing weight and conditioning during a snow week. With a veteran roster featuring five wrestlers with over 40 wins, the Patriots are prepared for a grueling day of competition at the Ag Center, potentially facing powerhouse programs like Cleveland and Nolensville as they chase a state title.</p>

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.

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews

HSSS- Benji Gray

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