This segment Tate is joined by Jud Dryden, head coach of Shelbyville High School football

This segment Tate is joined by Jud Dryden, head coach of Shelbyville High School football

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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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.

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews 06-27-2026

Tate is joined by TK to recap a busy couple of weeks in local high school sports. The duo celebrates The Tennessean taking first place for best sports writing at the State Press Awards before breaking down the recent All-Midstate team selections for flag football, lacrosse, and baseball. Guest TK shares behind-the-scenes perspectives on crafting these honors and previews an upcoming "Best Sports Moments" piece dropping July 5th, featuring historic local championships. The most important takeaway for listeners is to stay locked in: as the summer dead period concludes, the staff is already gearing up for the start of another highly anticipated high school football season.

Tate is joined by TK to recap a busy couple of weeks in local high school sports. The duo celebrates The Tennessean taking first place for best sports writing at the State Press Awards before breaking down the recent All-Midstate team selections for flag football, lacrosse, and baseball. Guest TK shares behind-the-scenes perspectives on crafting these honors and previews an upcoming "Best Sports Moments" piece dropping July 5th, featuring historic local championships. The most important takeaway for listeners is to stay locked in: as the summer dead period concludes, the staff is already gearing up for the start of another highly anticipated high school football season.

HSSS- Tom Kreager (The Tennessean)

Tate is joined by Franklin Admiral baseball head coach Wally Whidby to discuss a life-altering incident from March 2026. Coach Whidby shares the harrowing details of being struck by a foul ball, resulting in the tragic loss of his left eye. They cover his ongoing medical journey, including an upcoming prosthetic surgery, and his recent recognition as the 2026 Courage Award recipient. Sharing his deeply personal perspective, Coach Whidby emphasizes how his strong faith, enduring humor, and the Franklin community's incredible support have sustained his family. The most important takeaway for listeners is the remarkable power of resilience; despite facing sudden and devastating adversity, Coach Whidby remains an inspiring beacon of positivity who is fully prepared to return to the dugout.

 

Link to Wally Whidby: The 2026 Courage Award Recipient

https://youtu.be/rY1mYFKxjiw?si=Jbkn4eNTK9aXl6em

Tate is joined by Franklin Admiral baseball head coach Wally Whidby to discuss a life-altering incident from March 2026. Coach Whidby shares the harrowing details of being struck by a foul ball, resulting in the tragic loss of his left eye. They cover his ongoing medical journey, including an upcoming prosthetic surgery, and his recent recognition as the 2026 Courage Award recipient. Sharing his deeply personal perspective, Coach Whidby emphasizes how his strong faith, enduring humor, and the Franklin community's incredible support have sustained his family. The most important takeaway for listeners is the remarkable power of resilience; despite facing sudden and devastating adversity, Coach Whidby remains an inspiring beacon of positivity who is fully prepared to return to the dugout.
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Link to Wally Whidby: The 2026 Courage Award Recipient
https://youtu.be/rY1mYFKxjiw?si=Jbkn4eNTK9aXl6em

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