High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews

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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.

  1. 6d ago

    High School Sports Saturday With Tate Mathews 05-30-26

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min

  2. 6d ago

    HSSS-Tom Kreager

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  3. 6d ago

    HSSS- Tom Pettit

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  4. 6d ago

    HSS- Jeremy Cooke

    Tate is joined by Coach Jeremy Cooke of the Station Camp Bisons to discuss the team's incredible journey to becoming back-to-back state soccer champions. Despite facing massive adversity throughout the season—including numerous player injuries and Coach Cooke himself undergoing surgery to donate a kidney to fellow Coach Ronnie MacMahan just before the post-season—the team rallied to win 14 of their last 15 games. Coach Cooke reflects on how his years of experience have taught him to play the "long game" rather than focus on immediate early-season results, which proved vital in guiding this unique and special group of seniors to victory. He also shares a positive update on both his and Coach Mac's recoveries, noting that while he still has minor limitations this summer, both are healing wonderfully. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  5. May 23

    High School Sports Saturday With Tate Mathews 05-23-26

    Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! This episode celebrates the conclusion of the high school athletic season and the spectacular results of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Spring Fling championships. Tate welcomes head coach Larry Nesbitt from the Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) Lions baseball team to discuss their remarkable run to a state championship, capped off by a 24-game winning streak. Coach Nesbitt praises the incredible unity and selflessness of his senior-led squad and particularly highlights the standout hitting performance of sophomore Wright Martin and the depth of their top-tier pitching rotation in achieving a legendary season. The second half of the show features Patrick Whitlock, the Williamson County Schools District Athletic Director, and Tom Kreager from The Tennessean. Whitlock shares his pride in WCS securing eight total state championships during Spring Fling across various sports, describing the unprecedented achievement as an absolute testament to the dedication of the county's student-athletes and coaching staff. Tom Kreager joins the program to share the top storylines of the postseason, shining a spotlight on Station Camp's emotional and inspiring back-to-back state soccer title. They also break down the standout performances of individual athletes like Cameron High from Brentwood High School, who set a state hurdles record, and discuss how mid-state sports programs completely dominated the championship landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min

  6. May 23

    HSSS- Tom Kreager

    Tate is joined by Tom Kreager, and the duo dives into an extensive recap of the high school sports landscape following the conclusion of Spring Fling. They discuss several state championship victories across Middle Tennessee, highlighting Station Camp’s back-to-back soccer championship over South Doyle—including the emotional story of coach Jeremy Cook donating a kidney—as well as Ravenwood’s historic soccer title win over Beardan in penalty kicks. The conversation expands to celebrate standout team performances from Brentwood boys' track and Pearl-Cohn track and field, alongside an appreciation for CPA's dominant baseball run. After a quick promotional segment for the D1 Football Academy in Cool Springs, they shift to naming their top individual performers of the tournament: Tate selects three-time state champion sprinter China Harris Rucker, while Tom highlights Ravenwood goalkeeper Connor Shave for his clutch penalty kick saves. Finally, Tom previews the upcoming sports calendar, detailing the conclusion of the softball tournament, the launch of a position-by-position football preview series starting with the area's top quarterbacks, and the ongoing preparations for the high school Sports Awards on June 9th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  7. May 23

    HSSS-Patrick Whitlock

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  8. May 23

    HSSS- Larry Nesbitt

    Tate is joined by Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) baseball head coach Larry Nesbitt to discuss the team's incredible run to a state championship. Nesbitt reflects on the significance of ending the season on a 24-game winning streak and praises the unselfishness, tight-knit culture, and leadership of his nine seniors, noteably short stop Burton Moore. He highlights the remarkable depth of his pitching staff—which includes standouts like Beau Holloway, Eli Dickey, and Weston Williford—and commends the postseason performances of several underclassmen, including a standout four-for-four game from sophomore Wright Martin. The conversation wraps up with Nesbitt expressing the immense joy he felt watching the team celebrate their final out and looking ahead to his upcoming weekend plans coaching 13-year-old baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
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About

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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  • Channel
    Cumulus Sports
  • Creator
    104.5 The Zone
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 104.5 The Zone

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