Main Street Preps This Week

Brentwood Academy point guard Tyler Tanner joins the show to explain why he committed to Vanderbilt basketball over Belmont and Murray State. He discussed how he approached his recruitment, what excites him about playing for coach Jerry Stackhouse, and his relationship with BA alum and current Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi close the episode by reviewing a variety of Nashville-area news and notes.

In a wide-ranging episode, MSP This Week hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi welcome recent Goodpasture baseball graduate Carson Rucker and former Pearl-Cohn long snapper Wesley Schelling for interviews. Hear how Rucker reacted to being selected by the Detroit Tigers in the MLB Draft and what his older brother Jake has meant to his baseball career. Plus, listen to Schelling detail the unlikely touchdown he scored for Vanderbilt last season and why he became a specialist in the first place.

Like many football prospects of his caliber, Charlie Becker wanted to make his college decision before his senior season. The Father Ryan wide receiver committed to Indiana on June 22 over offers from Iowa and Northwestern, among others. He joined this week's episode to talk about why he landed on the Hoosiers and what he hopes to accomplish in his final year with the Irish. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also give a Nashville-area football recruiting update.

Houston High's baseball career has been full of twists and turns. His senior season at Lipscomb Academy was canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and a year later, he tore the UCL in his throwing elbow during his first pitching appearance for Union University. On this week's episode, High talks about the "stubbornness" that kept him going and eventually led him to the success he's having now at Freed-Hardeman University and with the Dubois County Bombers of the Ohio Valley League.

John Jenkins is keeping his NBA dreams alive. He plans to return to G League Ignite next season for another crack at landing an NBA contract. On this week's episode, Jenkins details his journey from starring at Station Camp High and Vanderbilt, dealing with an injury setback in his second year with the Atlanta Hawks and navigating the ups and downs that come with overseas hoops.

Before AJ Russell was stacking up All-America honors with Tennessee baseball, he was a star pitcher at Franklin High. Coach Wally Whidby joined MSP This Week to give insight on Russell's impressive freshman season, along with his thoughts on Franklin's team outlook for 2024. Host Russell Vannozzi closes the show by reviewing Main Street Preps' All-Midstate Players of the Year for each spring sport.

Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi welcome a pair of guests on this week's show. First up is Zach Berry with On3/OMSpirit.com to talk college football recruiting, the transfer portal and area prospects to watch. MBA soccer coach Giles Cheevers then discusses his team's Division II-AA state title victory and why he's enjoyed his time in Nashville after moving from Ireland nearly 20 years ago.

Valor College Prep earned its first state championship of any kind last week when its soccer team downed Greeneville 1-0 on penalty kicks to capture the Class AA title. Hosts Russell Vannozzi and Blaine Kellar caught up with Wildcats coach Paul Elkins to hear more about the team's memorable tournament run. Later, Russell and Blaine discuss highlights from TSSAA Spring Fling.

It’s TSSAA Spring Fling week! Get ready for the action with a combined preview show featuring MSP This Week hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi along with special guest hosts and MSP reporters Blaine Kellar, Brady McAtamney and Casey Patrick. Stay tuned to MainStreetPreps.com for full coverage of spring sports state championships across Middle Tennessee.

Centennial baseball is in prime position to work its way to a second-straight Class 4A state tournament berth. Longtime Cougars coach Rob Baughman joined MSP This Week before hosting this weekend's Region 5-4A tournament to talk about the revised postseason format, his team's top performing players and why fans enjoy the unique setup beyond Centennial's right-field wall. Show hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also provide an update on other area playoff developments.