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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NT Hockey’s Twin Titles, Spring Prognostications — Episode 203
New Trier Hockey went into the United Center on March 16 and pulled out two state championships! We recap the dramatic boys and girls title games and then close the book on the winter season …
… and say hello spring! Baseball, soccer and more are underway and we get it started by talking the most intriguing story lines. -
State Hoops Debrief, State Hockey Preview — Episode 202
Impressive Loyola basketball seasons ended on the same weekend. We dive into a heartbreaking state semifinal but incredible season for the Ramblers girls; and we talk Loyola’s sweet-16 loss to an extraordinary Evanston unit that is now in the state finals. We also give a brief review of the hoops season and hear from Ramblers coach Tom Livatino before we hit the ice with New Trier teams playing for state titles this weekend.
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Ramblers Keep Dancing, Wrestling Firsts, Galvan Amazes — Episode 201
It was a make or break week on the hardwood, and two teams remain from our area: Loyola and Loyola. The boys will play for the sectional on Friday, while the girls are headed back to the state finals thanks to two dominant efforts over the past week — in one of them, star Aubrey Galvan went bananas.
We also recap New Trier boys season that ended Friday, and special state performances from local wrestlers and swimmers. -
State finalists and a Champ, hardwood heartbreak — Episode 200
Local wrestlers and gymnasts put it on the line at state with one coming home as a champion. We talk in through, plus get into playoff hoops as it heats up. New Trier-GBS girls go into overtime, Ramblers ramble on and the boys are just getting started.
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Gymnasts Stick It at Sectional, Postseason Hoops Look-Ahead — Episode 199
New Trier gymnastics’ sectional performance leads the discussion, and junior Elena Scarano joins in the second quarter to chat about her big-time beam routine. Plus, led by a Loyola defending champ, a group of local wrestlers are headed to state; we forecast a big girls basketball weekend; and look further head to the boys basketball postseason.
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Trevs’ Tough Times, Galvan’s 40 Piece — Episode 198
Dramatic basketball season is underway for our local teams. We talk about a difficult stretch for New Trier boys hoops, which is playing without star Chris Kirkpatrick, and a record-breaking afternoon for Aubrey Galvan in a huge win for the Ramblers.
There’s so much more: the final home game for Trevians legendary coach Teri Rodgers, and wrestling and gymnastics regionals -
NT’s Pre-Playoff Challenges, LA’s 40-piece — Episode 197
New Trier basketball’s recent losses and an injury add some challenges before the postseason begins. For Loyola boys, two all-time performances on one night have the Ramblers feeling pretty good. Plus, girls hoops, girls wrestling, gymnastics and more.
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Giant-killing Loyola and NT girls, Wrestling league champs — Episode 196
We talk about a nice week for our local hoops teams: Loyola boys and New Trier girls hoops bested highly ranked opponents and are trending up; Trevians star Chris Kirkpatrick put up big numbers in his team’s wins; Highland Park boys and girls took care of their business; and Ramblers girls aren’t messing around.
We also talk wrestling and league championships and preview an important week ahead for NT hoops. -
NT-Kenwood tussle, Ramblers make statement — Episode 195
We’re talking a lot of hoops! New Trier boys basketball welcomed Kenwood for an MLK showdown that did not disappoint. Despite the narrow loss, how are the Trevians feeling and can they lock up the league race?
The Loyola girls took care of potent Fremd in dominant fashion, putting the state on notice, and Loyola boys’ mixed week leads to a few questions.
And then there’s bowling, hockey and wrestling. We brief you on the latest. -
Trevs Gymnasts Taking Off, Big Hoops Weekend — Episode 194
New Trier gymnastics keep going higher and higher, proven with a first-place finish at a big meet in Lake Forest and a dual win on senior night. How far can the Trevians go this season?
We have wrestling and hoops updates as well, and we preview a big MLK Jr. weekend on the courts with New Trier and Loyola boys and girls all with big matchups on tap.