Tate is joined by Patrick Whitlock, a school district athletic director, to recap an unprecedented and unparalleled run of success for Williamson County Schools at Spring Fling. The duo highlights numerous state championship victories across multiple sports, detailing Brentwood High's sweep in boys and girls tennis, Nolensville's wire-to-wire run in boys lacrosse, and Ravenwood's dramatic penalty-kick upset over nationally ranked Bearden in boys soccer. They also celebrate dominant track and field performances, including a state-record hurdle time by Brentwood's Cameron High, stellar distance running from Lauren Banovac, and a dual championship finish for independent senior Asher Oats. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the logistical challenges of navigating weather delays, the growing prominence of girls lacrosse and flag football, a legendary comeback win by coach Rodriguez's squad, and a proud presentation of the county's academic and athletic accolades ahead of the upcoming Wilco Awards.

<p data-path-to-node="0">Tate is joined by Patrick Whitlock, a school district athletic director, to recap an unprecedented and unparalleled run of success for Williamson County Schools at Spring Fling. The duo highlights numerous state championship victories across multiple sports, detailing Brentwood High's sweep in boys and girls tennis, Nolensville's wire-to-wire run in boys lacrosse, and Ravenwood's dramatic penalty-kick upset over nationally ranked Bearden in boys soccer. They also celebrate dominant track and field performances, including a state-record hurdle time by Brentwood's Cameron High, stellar distance running from Lauren Banovac, and a dual championship finish for independent senior Asher Oats. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the logistical challenges of navigating weather delays, the growing prominence of girls lacrosse and flag football, a legendary comeback win by coach Rodriguez's squad, and a proud presentation of the county's academic and athletic accolades ahead of the upcoming Wilco Awards.</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.