Ravenwood Raptors head coach Ricky Rodriguez joined the show to break down his team’s dominant 56–0 shutout victory over Franklin. After a challenging start to the year, Rodriguez praised defensive coordinator Anthony Brown and the staff for their preparation, emphasizing how former role players have stepped up into pivotal, two-way positions to keep high-scoring opponents off the scoreboard. While pleased with the lights-out defense and game-changing special teams play—highlighted by a blocked punt—Coach Rod noted that the Raptors must continue to improve their turnover margin as region play heats up. 
The conversation also highlighted standout playmaker Caden Pace, who exploded for 107 rushing yards, two ground scores, and an 80-yard touchdown reception. Coach Rod commended Pace’s offseason dedication to expanding his role into a versatile, all-purpose back with breakaway speed. Looking ahead, Rodriguez stressed that Ravenwood must stay sharp and focused as they travel to "The Den" next week against CPA, capping the segment with a shoutout to his son RJ and the Brentwood Blaze. 

<p>Ravenwood Raptors head coach Ricky Rodriguez joined the show to break down his team&rsquo;s dominant 56&ndash;0 shutout victory over Franklin. After a challenging start to the year, Rodriguez praised defensive coordinator Anthony Brown and the staff for their preparation, emphasizing how former role players have stepped up into pivotal, two-way positions to keep high-scoring opponents off the scoreboard. While pleased with the lights-out defense and game-changing special teams play&mdash;highlighted by a blocked punt&mdash;Coach Rod noted that the Raptors must continue to improve their turnover margin as region play heats up. <br>The conversation also highlighted standout playmaker Caden Pace, who exploded for 107 rushing yards, two ground scores, and an 80-yard touchdown reception. Coach Rod commended Pace&rsquo;s offseason dedication to expanding his role into a versatile, all-purpose back with breakaway speed. Looking ahead, Rodriguez stressed that Ravenwood must stay sharp and focused as they travel to "The Den" next week against CPA, capping the segment with a shoutout to his son RJ and the Brentwood Blaze. </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.