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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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.
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Outdoor volleyball? In This Climate? and Spring Playoff Primer — Episode 247
Highland Park and Deerfield took their rivalry outside for a first-of-its-kind volleyball match. We talk about the special night and hear from Giants coach Jenna Hotwagner. Plus, we hit all the spring favorites — baseball, softball, track/field, water polo — to check in on our teams as the playoffs fast approach.
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NT Soccer Takes An L, Track Postseason Incoming — Episode 246
Trevians girls soccer lost a toughie in tournament play. Are they still the best? (Hint: Yes they are). We talk their busy week and look at their postseason road. We also catch up on New Trier baseball, which may be turning a corner, and Highland Park baseball, which keeps on winning. We check in on softball squads, too.
Plus, track and field postseason competition is coming; how are New Trier girls looking and do the boys have a shot at a repeat?
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Blow to NT Vball, Hot NT softball and Cold NT Baseball — Episode 245
New Trier volleyball was on quite a run before suffering a setback over the weekend. Star Oliver Potterfield suffered a likely season-ending knee injury and we talk if the Trevians can rebound. On the diamond, NT softball keeps circling the bases during its hot streak, while NT baseball can’t seem to put it together. The Giants, though? They are getting it done.
Plus, Loyola took care of rival New Trier in resounding fashion in a lacrosse doubleheader
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Elite New Trier Soccer, Struggling Trevs Baseball — Episode 244
New Trier soccer is showing what it takes to be No. 1. We talk the Trevians statement win over Loyola and if they can live up to the hype of being the state’s top-ranked team. We also talk New Trier baseball’s tough patch, as well as if and how they can get out of it.
Plus, QB Jackie Ryder commits to Purdue and we hear from him; and former Trevs hooper Jake Fiegen lands with a big-name program.