High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews

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.

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews is a sports podcast hosted by 104.5 The Zone, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

104.5 The Zone hosts High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  HSSS- Ricky Rodrgiruez

  Aug 15, 202616 min

  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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  HSSS- JEFF TOMLINSON

  Aug 15, 202613 min

  Tate is joined by Coach Jeff Tomlinson, head coach of the Dickson County Cougars, to discuss the team's upcoming Week 1 season opener and major program milestones. New $7.2M Sports Complex Unveiling: After spending all of last season on the road, Dickson County returns home to open a renovated stadium featuring a new turf field, surrounding track, end-to-end bleachers on both sides, a jumbotron scoreboard, party lighting, and new tennis courts. Historic Opener vs. Columbia Central: The Cougars open their season by renewing a 50-plus-year tradition against Columbia Central, kicking off a four-game homestand that also includes matchups against LaVergne, Creek Wood, and Henry County. Preseason Scrimmage Takeaways: Coach Tomlinson highlighted the team's progression over three scrimmages, emphasizing the focus on cleaning up pre-snap penalties and staying healthy heading into Week 1. Key Roster Highlights: Linebacker Core: Two-year returning starters Quincy Blue, Hunter Webb, and Eli Overton lead an experienced defensive front. Offensive Weapons: Junior quarterback Caden True (12-for-13 with 4 touchdowns across the first two scrimmages) steps in as QB1 alongside returning Region Receiver of the Year Ellis Hamrick. Administrative Support: Recognition of principal Cap Perez, athletic director Jay Powlas, and central office administrator Joey Holley for managing facility logistics so the coaching staff could focus on the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  High School Sports Saturday With Tate Mathews 08-8-26

  Aug 8, 20261 hour

  With high school football season right around the corner, Tate Mathews delivers comprehensive preseason previews, coaching insights, and expert recruitment breakdowns from across Middle Tennessee. The show features in-depth interviews with Josh Colbert of the Performance Therapy Institute on preseason conditioning and injury prevention, Oakland Patriots Head Coach Kevin Creasy coming off a 15-0 state championship run, Brentwood Bruins Head Coach Clint Finch, and The Tennessean’s Tom Kreager highlighting top regional prospects and upcoming team rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  HSS- TOM KREAGER

  Aug 8, 202611 min

  The Tennessean's Tom Kreager joins the show to discuss major headlines across the Middle Tennessee high school football scene as teams prepare for Week 1. Kreager highlights Springfield's 5-star recruit Jermontae Morris (Compton/Cobbs), the annual "Dandy Dozen" list and honorable mentions, regional predictions, and key scrimmage updates. Plus, a sneak peek at upcoming statewide player rankings and big week-one match-ups on the horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  HSS- CLINT FINCH

  Aug 8, 202610 min

  Head Coach Clint Finch of the Brentwood Bruins joins the show to share an inside look at how the Bruins are gearing up for the 2026 high school football season. Coach Finch praises his team's hard work throughout off-season training and preseason scrimmages, highlighting the dramatic physical transformation and impressive pocket presence of junior quarterback Gavin Strang. He also breaks down the depth of the Bruins' receiving corps, key defensive improvements and turnover focus, and the unique challenges of a road-heavy early schedule before heading into a home-field second half. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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