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Loyola Academy got back above .500 with probably its best all-around effort of the season, while New Trier and Highland Park cannot figure things out on the offensive end. We talk about it, as well as golf regional highlights, soccer seeds, flag football and more.

Believe it or not, the football (regular) season is just about halfway over. We look at the big picture and discuss what under-.500 teams New Trier and Highland Park will be playing for in the second half, and what Loyola's 2-2 record means and if the defense can get the Ramblers back to a title game.

Plus, we hear from Trevians soccer about a busy and fruitful week on the pitch.

Loyola, New Trier and Highland Park all lose in Week 3 of the high school football season, leading us to ask plenty of questions. With all three teams under .500, what will it take for each to turn it around? We discuss. Plus, New Trier volleyball celebrated the only state champs in program history: the 1974 team, the first IHSA volleyball champs.

Following up on a defeat pod last week, we have a nearly unanimous victory pod for you! New Trier and Loyola responded with big wins in Week 2; though, Highland Park took an L against its rival. What is the Giants outlook now? Plus, New Trier girls flag put together a major bounceback win of its own and we hear from coach Colegrove.

New Trier, Highland Park and, yes, Loyola Academy all fall in their season openers. We break it do and look at how big of a deal it is for each team and how important a Week 2 turnaround is. We got predictions on this weekend's matchups, plus we talk volleyball, soccer and more.

High school sports are back and we kick things off with our annual Football Preview Show. Who if anyone can end Loyola's 24-game winning streak? What will take for New Trier to return to the playoffs? After major losses to graduation, who will step up for Highland Park? We answer all these questions and then some, and give you our Week 1 and season predictions. Kickoff is Friday, so listen up!

The Wilmette Waves, the de facto New Trier summer baseball team, concluded its final season, and we talk about why and their impact through the years. Plus, we celebrate the performances of our local Olympians, as well as our local Pop-A-Shot star. We also look ahead to non-football things we're looking forward to this fall.

Add one more championship to New Trier's name, as the rugby club earned the big trophy and we talk about how. Then we run down a trio of local Olympians and where they are on their journeys. We also give you a fun story from the world of Pop-A-Shot, and get too excited over summer football.

Our summer break is over! And just in time, as we get to celebrate a shot clock coming to high school hoops — a longtime wish of this pod. We also talk Olympic rowers from our community, the return of the Little Giants and summer football.

It's difficult to break down New Trier's state-championship soccer victory, but we do our best. Senior Josie Noble helps out in the second quarter. Plus, Loyola girls lacrosse is still on top and LA volleyball makes history. We also recall our favorite memories from a super special school year.