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Whew! Strap in for this episode; we have LOTS to cover: New Trier soccer and Loyola volleyball are state-bound, Trevians doubles champions, boys track state medalists, NT baseball's tough ending, LA vs NT lacrosse battles and even more. You can't miss this one.

It is an insanely busy time on local fields, courts, diamonds and tracks. And the latter is where we start with big-time finishes at the IHSA girls track championships. Then, we recap a rivalry playoff soccer match, and New Trier senior Charlotte Dellin tells us more in the second quarter. We also talk (again) about New Trier baseball, which just can't lose.

New Trier boys water polo again makes the state finals on a quest for a third straight state title (episode was recorded prior to game on Thursday). We catch up with New Trier baseball, which has not lost in weeks; hear from New Trier softball coach Rose Wysocki; and preview girls state track and field.

New Trier girls soccer seems to have clicked, much to the dismay of the field at the Naperville Invite. We break down the Trevians' stingy winning streak. We also talk former Loyola star Julia Martinez and her success for Saint Louis University basketball. Plus, thoughts on baseball, water polo and more

Loyola and New Trier met at the net this week with the Ramblers coming back for the rivalry win. We break it down, and coach Lionel Ebeling tells us more. On the pitch, the Trevians handed the rival Kits their first loss in a huge win. We talk about what it means for New Trier. Plus, NT baseball has not lost in about a month! We talk it out.

The Trevians have thrived since returning from spring break, winning eight in a row, and we talk about their dominant pitching staff and deep lineup. Loyola volleyball has been hot all year; thought, it took its first loss to drop to 17-1. We talk about how far the Ramblers could take it. All that plus signing day, a girls lacrosse rivalry and more.

And we're back after a 2-week spring break, and we hit the ground running with New Trier baseball, which has enjoyed its return home to a new field and a three-game winning streak. Coach Napoleon tells us more. And we talk about Highland Park hooper Addie Budnik, who led the Richmond Spiders to a historic season and NCAA tourney appearance.

New Trier Green complete a dominant end-of-season run to capture its second straight state championship. We talk about the power squad and break down the title bout. Then, we flip the switch to spring and talk about early results plus some big — and realistic — hopes for some big teams.

New Trier hoops made the North Shore proud once again concluding a third straight 30-win season with a second straight third-place trophy. We break down the state run and appearance and coach Scott Fricke tells us more. We also recap a spectacular winter season and spring ahead to our hopes for the next season.

Loyola Academy's incredible season came to an incredible ending, as the 38-0 Ramblers became state champs with two wins at state. What a run, what a team, and we tell you all about it and hear from coach Jeremy Schoenecker. Then there's Regina Dominican, which also advanced to the state finals, and the New Trier boys who executed a spectacular sectional ending to help them make it as well. Strap i...

The hardwood is hot, and we take you through the latest, including New Trier boys edging Loyola to stay alive, while the 36-0 Ramblers girls punched their state ticket on Monday night. Regina Dominican is on its way to state too. In the pool, we have a state champ diver in our midst while the Trevians race fast to second place at state and a Ramblers wrestler picks up another state medal.

We give the morning-after report of a captivating sectional girls hoops battle between Loyola and Maine South on Thursday. The Ramblers pulled through in the final few minutes to keep their unbeaten season going. And coach Jeremy Schoenecker tells us more in Q2. But we're not close to done. We recap state wrestling and gymnastics, each of which saw superstar efforts, and look ahead to boys hoops s...

We try to figure out Central Suburban South hoops and walk through all the realistic possibilities in sectional play. We also talk sectional wrestling and cheer on those who earned state berths. State qualifier Tagg Miller joins in the second quarter to tell us about his sectional success.

The celebration was on after New Trier hall of fame coach Teri Rodgers recorded her 600th win. We talk about her special career and impact on the game, and her from coach Rodg in the second quarter. We also recap a big night for Trevians gymnasts and a tough week for boys hoops.

Highland Park boys basketball welcomed a special guest to a recent game, honoring the veteran in a pregame ceremony. We talk about the details of the special night. And we go up and down court with check-ins for boys and girls hoops as the regular season sets for a fantastic finish.

Three buzzer-beaters! Two work in Loyola's favor in rivalry matchups with Evanston. The other does in New Trier boys against a tough Barrington squad. What does it mean for each? We also catch up with New Trier gymnasts who are putting up strong scores in hopes of qualifying for state in a couple weeks.

New Trier boys basketball again showed off its long-range shooting in a fun win over Chicago power Kenwood and coach Scott Fricke talks about how they make it happen, and on the girls side, Loyola's good times keep rolling, with more big wins to remain unbeaten.

Loyola Academy made its eighth win a row a big one by besting Glenbrook North. We talk about what that means for the Ramblers — and for New Trier, which fell to GBN a day earlier. Then we turn to the girls game, which was in the spotlight last week thanks to the powerful Grow the Game Showcase. We recap and hear about it from Trevians senior Sela Klein.

Winter break was busy for our local hoopers, and we take you through all the action, including New Trier's three-point assault on in Pontiac and Loyola girls and boys collecting titles. Plus, Trevians girls did some damage of their own, and how about a Panthers title? We wrap up this episode by giving you our top three stories of 2023.

New Trier's and Loyola's top boys teams heated up the ice recently, taking their rivalry into a shootout. We talk about NT Green's big victory and hear from coach Adam Charis. We also look at New Trier boys basketball's successful trip to Arizona, where they collected a championship. Plus, more hoops and a holiday hoops preview, some football district talk and more.

Loyola girls basketball pockets a couple more big wins as it gets out to an 8-0 start to the season. We talk their dominance and where they go from here. Plus, highlights from the rest of the week in hoops, including New Trier boys and girls and Regina Dominican. We also take some time to celebrate some special player stats from the football season.

The Ramblers are your back-to-back state champions for the first time in program history and only second time in Class 8A history. That deserves a worthy celebration podcast-style. We talk how they pulled it off and recap the special season. And then, we must move forward. It's basketball season and we take a look at the local hardwood.

Loyola Academy football is trying to win back-to-back state championships for the first time in program history, and Lincoln-Way East is out for revenge — times 3. We talk you through the players, the story lines, the key matchups and more in preparation for Saturday night's showdown.

It's been blowout after blowout so far this postseason for Loyola football, and we talk about if York can put up a fight or if the Ramblers are destined for state. We also recap the state swim/dive championships, where a Loyola diver brought home a state title and the Trevians put together a trophy-winning performance.

The Champs Are Here! Winnetka soccer is legit — add two state championships as evidence. Both New Trier and North Shore Country Day earned state titles over the weekend and we recap and celebrate how they did it and give you a exclusive interview with NT coach Matt Ravenscraft. And there's plenty more. Cross-country state finishes, HP football's special season concludes, Loyola football rolls on a...