Podcasts
The Varsity
No one covers North Shore prep sports like we do, and we take it even further in The Varsity, where our hosts use a four-quarter format to give you the latest news, stats and scores, as well as their takes. They also chat with a special guest in have fun along the way.
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Victory Pod! 3 teams, Week 3, 3 Wins — Episode 257
We did it! The first victory pod of the season! All three of our locals picked up victories (convincingly) in Week 3. Loyola looks legit and then some after a throttling of St. Rita, New Trier (3-0) continued its two-way dominance, and Highland Park got a much-needed and resounding win to start conference play. We break it all down plus look ahead to *huge* Week 4 matchups for New Trier and Loyola.
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Trevs, Ramblers Soar to 2-0; And Look Out for NT Volleyball — Episode 256
If local running backs had their way in Week 1, it was quarterbacks who were in the spotlight in Week 2. New Trier’s Jackie Ryder threw for three scores in his team’s shutout win, and Loyola’s Matthew Lee did the same to help the Ramblers win going away in Indy. Who is off to a better start and will it continue?
Highland Park, though, ran into another challenge, and we talk about if and when they can turn it around.And wait a minute! We move off the field and into the gym for a look at local volleyball, and you have to like what New Trier is bringing to the court. Coach Hannah Hsieh also tells us more.
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Trevs’, Ramblers’ Huge Openers; Giants’ Heartbreak — Episode 255
The optimism proved accurate for New Trier and Loyola Academy football, as both teams won their openers in dominant fashion. It was a big week for local running backs as New Trier’s Throy Nightingale Jr. debuted in style; Loyola’s two backs put up numbers; and Highland Park’s John Boman went off in a tough-luck loss. We talk road tests for the Trevians and Ramblers in Week 2, and a Highland Park home opener. Plus, we begin talking the other fall sports (soccer, volleyball, etc.)
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Football Preview Pod — Outlooks, Standouts, Predictions in Episode 254
You weren’t going to go into football season unprepared, were you? We won’t allow it. We give you the goods on our locals — Loyola Academy, New Trier and Highland Park — with season kickoff on Friday night. Listen for full team breakdowns, including schedule insight, top players to watch, Week 1 reviews and season predictions. Let’s go!
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Football-Schedule-Release Pod — Episode 253
New conference foes, a whole new division, a trip to Indy and a Big Ten stadium — we look at all the fun and quirks inside the 2026 football schedules of New Trier, Loyola and Highland Park. All that plus an earlier start to the season this year makes for a lot of excitement in this summer episode.
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School Year Rewind: Top Teams, Moments, Talents and More — Episode 252
That’s a wrap! Another high school sports season in the book, and we get all nostalgic about the past nine months. How does this year compare to others? Was it quietly among the best?
And what are some of the top teams and moments? Who were the standout talents? We cover it all and relive a decorated high school sports year that ended with a major championship. -
Dual-Champ Pod: Trevs Soccer, ‘Blers LAX Get It Done — Episode 251
It’s a: Championship Pod! Times 2! New Trier girls soccer and Loyola girls lacrosse capped dominant seasons by hoisting state titles. We break down a dramatic state finals for the Trevians and hear from senior Quinn Brahm, and also a far-less-dramatic but equally impressive finish for the Ramblers, who were near untouchable in 2026.
Then, we recap a busy and fun spring and take stock of our local baseball, softball and volleyball programs.
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State Tennis Shocker; NT Soccer, Baseball Still Kicking — Episode 250!
New Trier tennis was apparently sick of playing second fiddle to four-time reigning champ Hinsdale Central and snatched the state title away thanks to a clutch doubles finale. And there is plenty more to cover, including New Trier soccer powering through the bracket, NT baseball keeping its season alive, big-time Trevians relays, power-packed postseason lacrosse battles and more.
We get it all in for one of our biggest shows of the year.
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Big NT Softball Year Ends, Big Playoff Week Ongoing — Episode 249
A tough postseason road got New Trier in the regional finale, but what a season it was for the 18-win Trevians. We talk about all the accolades. Plus, girls track stars compete at state, while the plenty of boys are on their way. And when we talk a *huge* week in local sports, with soccer, volleyball, baseball, lacrosse and more peaking. What are our teams’ chances?
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Girls Track State Bound, NT Baseball Turns a Corner? — Episode 248
The postseason is well underway and our first major trophies have landed, with New Trier boys and girls water polo winning sectionals and local girls track/field athletes punching state tickets. We discuss the playoff paths for the rest, including suddenly hot New Trier baseball. Can they pull off a big run?
We look at softball, soccer and volleyball brackets, too, and talk boys track chances.