Main Street Preps This Week

Episode 31: Ravenwood coach Will Hester, LA-Oakland preview, Week 6 picks

Russell and Tyler look back to Week 5 of high school football season, welcome Ravenwood football coach Will Hester to discuss the Raptors' hot play of late and preview the Lipscomb Academy-Oakland Thursday night matchup along with the rest of the Week 6 slate.

Episode 30: Ensworth coach Roc Batten, Oakland-LA matchup, Week 5 picks

Russell and Tyler discuss the announcement of Oakland and Lipscomb Academy scheduling a game, plus coach Roc Batten joins the show to talk about Ensworth's hot start. The show concludes with previews and picks for the top Week 5 high school football games.

Episode 29: CPA coach Ingle Martin discusses approach to scheduling, previews MBA matchup

Russell and Tyler give their biggest takeaways from Week 3 of Middle Tennessee high school football. They also visit with CPA football coach Ingle Martin to talk about his team's approach to scheduling and upcoming game against MBA. Plus, the boys pick their winners of key Week 4 matchups.

Episode 28: Pearl-Cohn football coach Tony Brunetti reflects on 2-0 start, discusses stadium renovations

Tony Brunetti joined this week's podcast to talk about Pearl-Cohn's win at MBA, the return of four-star prospect Barion Brown and where the Firebirds will play their home games while their stadium undergoes renovations. Hosts Russell Vannozzi and Tyler Palmateer also give their thoughts on the Bishop Sycamore situation and preview the top Week 3 games.

Episode 27: Oakland football coach Kevin Creasy talks season-opening win, previews ESPN2 matchup

Kevin Creasy joined this week's podcast to break down Oakland's season-opening 42-7 win at Hendersonville, preview his team's ESPN2 matchup against Madison-Ridgeland Academy and highlight specific players, including Georgia commitment Jordan James. Hosts Russell Vannozzi and Tyler Palmateer also give their Week 1 takeaways and look ahead to the top Week 2 games.

Episode 26: Wk 1 2021 HS Football Season

Russell Vannozzi and Tyler Palmateer go over all of the top games in the Midstate heading into Week 1 of the high school football season.

Episode 25: Arcentae Broome discusses new role as Overton's football coach

Arcentae Broome joined this week's podcast to discuss his move from Maplewood to Overton, where he was named the head football coach on March 26. Broome gave insight into why he took the Overton job (1:57), the challenges presented by the 2020 season (6:47), the coaching style he brings to the Bobcats (8:52), and where his son, Lipscomb Academy star running back Alex Broome, stands in the college recruiting process (12:26).

Episode 24: Clay County coach Rob Edwards reflects on program’s first state title

Clay County boys basketball coach Rob Edwards joined the Main Street Preps podcast to reflect on his team's first-ever state title. The Bulldogs beat MAHS 62-52 on March 20 to capture the Class A gold ball. Edwards discussed the championship game (1:00), the play of Mr. Basketball Grant Strong (4:00), what the win means to the Celina community (6:35) and how Clay County could be good again next season (10:08).

Episode 23: Cane Ridge basketball coach Marlin Simms talks shortened season, first state bid

Episode 22: Franklin basketball coach Jason Tigert on District 11-AAA title, senior class

Franklin boys basketball coach Jason Tigert joined this week's Main Street Preps podcast after his team won the District 11-AAA title on Wednesday. Tigert discussed a strange occurrence from Monday's quarterfinal game (1:20), how a six-man senior class has led the Admirals to a 26-2 record this season (6:04), why he left Dickson County for Franklin in 2019 (7:15), and much more.

Episode 21: Goodpasture coach Adam Sonn on strong season, tournament outlook

Goodpasture boys basketball coach Adam Sonn joined this bonus edition of the Main Street Preps podcast ahead of the Division II-A Middle Region tournament. Sonn discussed waiting out the snowy week (1:24), star guards PJay Smith and Isaiah West (8:40), and what it would mean for the Cougars to make a state tournament run (16:06), among other topics.

Episode 20: Introducing MSP reporter Tyler Palmateer; plus HS hoops talk

Russell Vannozzi chats with Tyler Palmateer, who just started last week as the new Main Street Preps/Main Street Nashville high school sports reporter. The guys talk about Tyler's journalism career (1:24), the launch of Main Street Nashville (4:20), the Midstate high school basketball postseason (14:25), Metro Nashville hoops (20:00) and former Franklin HS and Lipscomb University standout Garrison Mathews having success in the NBA (30:40).

Episode 19: Drew Maddux discusses CPA's hot streak, postseason hoops

CPA boys basketball coach Drew Maddux joined this week's Main Street Preps podcast to discuss his team's recent hot streak (which includes 12 straight wins) and preview the postseason.

Episode 18: Getting to know Blackman football coach Chandler Tygard

Newly-hired Blackman High School football coach Chandler Tygard joined the Main Street Preps podcast to talk about his coaching background, his uptempo offense and what he thinks it will take to turn Blackman into a winner again. (2-2-21)

Episode 17: White House Heritage coach Carl Miller on offensive philosophy, team's postseason outlook

White House Heritage boys basketball coach Carl Miller talks about his offensive philosophy and his team's postseason outlook, among other topics. Host Russell Vannozzi also gives an update on Metro Nashville basketball.

Episode 16: Brentwood Academy’s Matt Hoppe talks 14-0 start, team culture, Darius Garland

Brentwood Academy boys basketball coach Matt Hoppe joined the Main Street Preps podcast to discuss his team's hot start to the season, how the Eagles developed a positive team culture and what it's been like to watch former BA star Darius Garland in the NBA.

Episode 15: Reviewing the 2020 Middle Tennessee high school football season

Main Street Preps editors Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble take a look back at the 2020 high school football season. They discuss the MSP All-Midstate team, review top moments of the year and give some way-too-early predictions for 2021.

Episode 14: Coach Will Hester discusses his return to Ravenwood

Will Hester has returned to Williamson County. The Brentwood High graduate was named Ravenwood's next head football coach on Friday, Dec. 11. Hester led the Raptors to a state title in 2015 before leaving for Nolensville. We caught up with him to discuss returning to his hometown, what he learned while he was away and how Ravenwood can remain a contender in the loaded Region 7-6A.

Episode 13: Davidson Academy coach Jonathan Quinn talks three-peat, DII-AA move

Davidson Academy football coach Jonathan Quinn joined the Main Street Preps podcast to talk about winning a third straight DII-A state championship, coaching his son and what's ahead for the Bears in DII-AA.

Episode 12: The Road to Cookeville (Part 2): 2020 BlueCross Bowl preview

Main Street Preps editors Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble preview the 2020 BlueCross Bowl state championships, primarily focusing on the games involving at least one Nashville-area team: DII-AA: Lipscomb Academy vs. CPA DII-A: USJ vs. Davidson Academy Class 5A: Oak Ridge vs. Summit Class 6A: Brentwood vs. Oakland Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)

Episode 11: Nolensville coach Paul Derrick recaps Tullahoma upset, previews semifinal matchup vs. Elizabethton

Nolensville football coach Paul Derrick talks about his team's 15-14 win at Tullahoma and looks ahead to their semifinal matchup vs. Elizabethton. Then MSP editor Russell Vannozzi gives his Midstate playoff predictions. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)

Episode 10: Oakland coach Kevin Creasy discusses Battle of the ‘Boro, 2020 season

Oakland football coach Kevin Creasy joined the Main Street Preps podcast to talk about his team's 12-0 start, Friday's Battle of the 'Boro rematch and how his time at Trousdale County set him up to be successful. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)

Episode 9: JPII coach Justin Geisinger reflects on 2020 season, looks ahead to BA matchup

Pope John Paul II football coach Justin Geisinger joined this week's show to talk about his team’s 2020 success, highlight a few key players and break down the upcoming Brentwood Academy matchup. Afterwards, MSP editor Russell Vannozzi gives his second-round picks.

Episode 8: The Road to Cookeville, previewing the TSSAA playoffs 11-5-20

Main Street Preps editors Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble break down the 2020 TSSAA football playoffs. The discussion includes Cookeville favorites, sleeper teams, players to watch and first-round picks. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)

Episode 7: DCA coach Paul Wade and Week 11 Midstate FB picks 10-29-20

Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi chats with DCA football coach Paul Wade, who addresses the tornado damage his team’s stadium suffered in March, how the Wildcats have come together since then and what they need to do to get to Cookeville. Russell also gives his Week 11 high school football predictions. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)

Episode 6: Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble talk high school football 10-7-20

Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi and Sumner County sports editor Zach Womble talk all things Middle Tennessee high school football, including the MSP Top 25 and a preview of Week 8. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/August_2018/Wise_Guy)

Episode 5: Lipscomb Academy coach Trent Dilfer and Midstate FB picks

Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi talks with former NFL QB and current Lipscomb Academy football coach Trent Dilfer, whose team has won three straight heading into Friday's game against Briarcrest Christian. Russell also gives his predictions for 10 Week 7 high school football games.

Episode 4: Springfield coach Dustin Wilson and Midstate football picks

Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi chats with Springfield football coach Dustin Wilson following his team's 5-0 start to the 2020 season. Later in the show, Russell runs through his Week 6 high school football predictions.

Episode 3: Ravenwood coach Matt Daniels and Midstate FB picks

Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi catches up with Ravenwood High School football coach Matt Daniels ahead of the Battle of the Woods matchup with Brentwood. Later in the show, Russell gives his football picks for Week 5.

Episode 2: CPA soccer coach Thomas Gerlach and Midstate football picks

Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi is joined by CPA soccer coach Thomas Gerlach to discuss the girls season and the state of the sport in Middle Tennessee. Later in the episode, Russell runs through his Week 4 football predictions.

Episode 1: Cane Ridge coach Eddie Woods and Midstate FB picks

In the first-ever edition of the Main Street Preps Weekly Podcast, Russell Vannozzi introduces the show, discusses the ongoing Metro Nashville sports situation with Cane Ridge coach Eddie Woods and makes his football picks for Week 3.