Tate is joined by Ravenwood High School football head coach Ricky Rodriguez  to preview the Raptors' upcoming season and Week 1 matchup.
Offseason & Weather Challenges: Coach Rodriguez discusses managing weather delays, heat index thresholds, and the return to school as the team prepares for the regular season.
New Starting Quarterback: With multi-year starters Femi Babalola and Maverick Chance graduating to play college football, Coach Rodriguez highlights new QB1 Brooks Brown, praising his off-field leadership, growth, and work ethic.
Key Players & Leadership: Discussion includes standout running back Caden Pace—expected to shoulder a heavy load in the backfield and serve as the team's vocal leader—along with highly recruited junior defensive lineman Aiden Woodruff.
Scrimmage Takeaways: A recap of their recent weather-delayed scrimmage at Mount Juliet High School, noting strong performances from their newly rebuilt offensive line.
Week 1 Matchup: A preview of their Friday night home opener against Mississippi powerhouse Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MRA), coached by Herb Davis (father of Ravenwood OC Hayden Davis), including pregame tailgate festivities and the strong community atmosphere at Wilson Pike.

Tate is joined by Ravenwood High School football head coach Ricky Rodriguez&nbsp; to preview the Raptors' upcoming season and Week 1 matchup.
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<li>Offseason &amp; Weather Challenges: Coach Rodriguez discusses managing weather delays, heat index thresholds, and the return to school as the team prepares for the regular season.</li>
<li>New Starting Quarterback: With multi-year starters Femi Babalola and Maverick Chance graduating to play college football, Coach Rodriguez highlights new QB1 Brooks Brown, praising his off-field leadership, growth, and work ethic.</li>
<li>Key Players &amp; Leadership: Discussion includes standout running back Caden Pace&mdash;expected to shoulder a heavy load in the backfield and serve as the team's vocal leader&mdash;along with highly recruited junior defensive lineman Aiden Woodruff.</li>
<li>Scrimmage Takeaways: A recap of their recent weather-delayed scrimmage at Mount Juliet High School, noting strong performances from their newly rebuilt offensive line.</li>
<li>Week 1 Matchup: A preview of their Friday night home opener against Mississippi powerhouse Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MRA), coached by Herb Davis (father of Ravenwood OC Hayden Davis), including pregame tailgate festivities and the strong community atmosphere at Wilson Pike.</li>
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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.