Tom Kreager of the Tennessean drops in for his weekly visit with Tate. 

Tom Kreager of the Tennessean drops in for his weekly visit with Tate.

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 With Tate Mathews! In this edition,  Tate wraps up the two-week Spring Fling event by celebrating the newly crowned state champions from the mid-state region. The show features a stellar lineup of guest interviews, including state championship soccer coach Jeremy Cook of the Station Camp Bison, state championship lacrosse coach Tom Petitt of the Nolensville Knights, and a regular weekly visit with Tom Kreager of The Tennessean. Throughout the episode, Tate also highlights essential high school football coaching changes and updates listeners on recent retirement news within the local sports community.

The program includes detailed segments reviewing team accomplishments across baseball, softball, girls' flag football, boys' and girls' lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and tennis. Notably, Tate emphasizes the exceptional dominance of mid-state teams, celebrating achievements like Christ Presbyterian Academy's 24-game winning streak in baseball, and multiple state titles brought home by schools like Eagleville, Community, and Stewarts Creek. Guest coach Jeremy Cook shares an inspiring reflection on his team's back-to-back state soccer championships, overcoming roster adversity and injuries, and touches upon his recent personal milestone of donating a kidney to fellow coach Ronnie MacMahon. Later, coach Tom Petitt details the Nolensville Knights' impressive lacrosse season, lauded for their star-studded roster and defensive prowess, which led them to a 17-8 victory over Brentwood in the state final.

Sponsored by local staples such as Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse, the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA), and Freedom Boat Club of Tennessee, the broadcast seamlessly weaves sports reporting with community engagement. Listeners are treated to updates on local business offerings, from premium dining experiences to athletic training opportunities like the D1 Football Academy. The episode concludes with Tom Kreager providing additional insights into the challenges and triumphs of the Spring Fling week, including how weather disruptions forced logistical adaptations, before looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 football season and highlighting key coaching retirements.

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday With Tate Mathews! In this edition,&nbsp; Tate wraps up the two-week Spring Fling event by celebrating the newly crowned state champions from the mid-state region. The show features a stellar lineup of guest interviews, including state championship soccer coach Jeremy Cook of the Station Camp Bison, state championship lacrosse coach Tom Petitt of the Nolensville Knights, and a regular weekly visit with Tom Kreager of The Tennessean. Throughout the episode, Tate also highlights essential high school football coaching changes and updates listeners on recent retirement news within the local sports community.
The program includes detailed segments reviewing team accomplishments across baseball, softball, girls' flag football, boys' and girls' lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and tennis. Notably, Tate emphasizes the exceptional dominance of mid-state teams, celebrating achievements like Christ Presbyterian Academy's 24-game winning streak in baseball, and multiple state titles brought home by schools like Eagleville, Community, and Stewarts Creek. Guest coach Jeremy Cook shares an inspiring reflection on his team's back-to-back state soccer championships, overcoming roster adversity and injuries, and touches upon his recent personal milestone of donating a kidney to fellow coach Ronnie MacMahon. Later, coach Tom Petitt details the Nolensville Knights' impressive lacrosse season, lauded for their star-studded roster and defensive prowess, which led them to a 17-8 victory over Brentwood in the state final.
Sponsored by local staples such as Jimmy Kelly&rsquo;s Steakhouse, the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA), and Freedom Boat Club of Tennessee, the broadcast seamlessly weaves sports reporting with community engagement. Listeners are treated to updates on local business offerings, from premium dining experiences to athletic training opportunities like the D1 Football Academy. The episode concludes with Tom Kreager providing additional insights into the challenges and triumphs of the Spring Fling week, including how weather disruptions forced logistical adaptations, before looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 football season and highlighting key coaching retirements.

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Tate is joined by Tom Kreager from The Tennessean to reflect on the recent Spring Fling high school sports tournament and discuss major football and baseball coaching shakeups across Middle Tennessee. Kreager shares his key takeaway from the rain-delayed tournament, emphasizing the critical need for more turf softball fields in Rutherford County to help manage tight game schedules during severe weather. The conversation shifts to a series of significant football coaching changes, including Mark Williams taking over for Matt Williams at Smyrna, Josh Kineffl stepping in at Wilson Central, and the search for a new head coach at Giles County following David O'Connor's departure to Alabama. Finally, they honor the storied careers of legendary baseball coaches Mack Hawks of Oakland and Barry Messer of Riverdale following their recent retirement announcements.

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager from The Tennessean to reflect on the recent Spring Fling high school sports tournament and discuss major football and baseball coaching shakeups across Middle Tennessee. Kreager shares his key takeaway from the rain-delayed tournament, emphasizing the critical need for more turf softball fields in Rutherford County to help manage tight game schedules during severe weather. The conversation shifts to a series of significant football coaching changes, including Mark Williams taking over for Matt Williams at Smyrna, Josh Kineffl stepping in at Wilson Central, and the search for a new head coach at Giles County following David O'Connor's departure to Alabama. Finally, they honor the storied careers of legendary baseball coaches Mack Hawks of Oakland and Barry Messer of Riverdale following their recent retirement announcements.

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Tate is joined by Nolensville Knights lacrosse head coach Tom Pettit to celebrate the team's back-to-back state championship victories. During the conversation, Coach Pettit discusses the significant impact of the team's 14 seniors, highlighting key players like all-state defensive middie Landon Bowman, standout attacker Aaron Sylvester, and star goalie Braden Olson, who recently set a state record for saves. He shares his insights on the growth of lacrosse as a fast-paced and inclusive sport, explains his approach to identifying naturally talented goalies, and expresses pride in his graduating players who are advancing to play at the collegiate level.

Tate is joined by Nolensville Knights lacrosse head coach Tom Pettit to celebrate the team's back-to-back state championship victories. During the conversation, Coach Pettit discusses the significant impact of the team's 14 seniors, highlighting key players like all-state defensive middie Landon Bowman, standout attacker Aaron Sylvester, and star goalie Braden Olson, who recently set a state record for saves. He shares his insights on the growth of lacrosse as a fast-paced and inclusive sport, explains his approach to identifying naturally talented goalies, and expresses pride in his graduating players who are advancing to play at the collegiate level.

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