Tate is joined by Coach Jeff Tomlinson, head coach of the Dickson County Cougars, to discuss the team's upcoming Week 1 season opener and major program milestones.


New $7.2M Sports Complex Unveiling: After spending all of last season on the road, Dickson County returns home to open a renovated stadium featuring a new turf field, surrounding track, end-to-end bleachers on both sides, a jumbotron scoreboard, party lighting, and new tennis courts.


Historic Opener vs. Columbia Central: The Cougars open their season by renewing a 50-plus-year tradition against Columbia Central, kicking off a four-game homestand that also includes matchups against LaVergne, Creek Wood, and Henry County.


Preseason Scrimmage Takeaways: Coach Tomlinson highlighted the team's progression over three scrimmages, emphasizing the focus on cleaning up pre-snap penalties and staying healthy heading into Week 1.


Key Roster Highlights:


Linebacker Core: Two-year returning starters Quincy Blue, Hunter Webb, and Eli Overton lead an experienced defensive front.


Offensive Weapons: Junior quarterback Caden True (12-for-13 with 4 touchdowns across the first two scrimmages) steps in as QB1 alongside returning Region Receiver of the Year Ellis Hamrick.


Administrative Support: Recognition of principal Cap Perez, athletic director Jay Powlas, and central office administrator Joey Holley for managing facility logistics so the coaching staff could focus on the team.

Tate is joined by Coach Jeff Tomlinson, head coach of the Dickson County Cougars, to discuss the team's upcoming Week 1 season opener and major program milestones.
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New $7.2M Sports Complex Unveiling: After spending all of last season on the road, Dickson County returns home to open a renovated stadium featuring a new turf field, surrounding track, end-to-end bleachers on both sides, a jumbotron scoreboard, party lighting, and new tennis courts.
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Historic Opener vs. Columbia Central: The Cougars open their season by renewing a 50-plus-year tradition against Columbia Central, kicking off a four-game homestand that also includes matchups against LaVergne, Creek Wood, and Henry County.
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Preseason Scrimmage Takeaways: Coach Tomlinson highlighted the team's progression over three scrimmages, emphasizing the focus on cleaning up pre-snap penalties and staying healthy heading into Week 1.
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Key Roster Highlights:
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Linebacker Core: Two-year returning starters Quincy Blue, Hunter Webb, and Eli Overton lead an experienced defensive front.
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Offensive Weapons: Junior quarterback Caden True (12-for-13 with 4 touchdowns across the first two scrimmages) steps in as QB1 alongside returning Region Receiver of the Year Ellis Hamrick.
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Administrative Support: Recognition of principal Cap Perez, athletic director Jay Powlas, and central office administrator Joey Holley for managing facility logistics so the coaching staff could focus on the team.
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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.