While it wasn't the ideal outcome, it was close enough for New Trier boys basketball, and we talk about their third-place finish — the program's best in half a century. Coach Scott Fricke tells us how they did it up through the final game and what comes next.

And just like that, it's springtime, and we pivot to a number of sports already underway.

Four teams remain. And New Trier is one of them. With a victory on Monday, the Trevians advanced to the state finals. We break down the sectional and supersectional victories, hear from coach Scott Fricke and dive into the final four teams in Class 4A.

We also keep you updated on the boys and girls state hockey tournaments.

What. A. Finish for New Trier boys basketball in the sectional semis. We dissect the game and the final play in the Trevians' walk-off win and later talk about their chances for a state appearance.

Plenty more to talk about too, including state champions in the pool and on the mat, season finales for Loyola boys and girls, and some hockey.

A Rambler went down to Champaign and came home a state champ. We talk about Massey Odiotti making history for a Loyola Academy program on the rise. We catch up on girls hoops, including a dramatic sectional win for the Ramblers behind junior Paige Engels' 28 points. Paige joins us to tell us about it. We also preview state swimming and boys hoops playoffs.

New Trier boys hoops took care of business with the league title on the line. We talk about the Trevs' hot streak and their postseason ceiling. Plus, Loyola wrestling sets another program record. Can Ramblers make noise at state? And don't miss our second-quarter interview with a local basketball star who has made 2 miraculous shots this season

Big weekend coming up in local high school sports. Both New Trier and Loyola boys will fight for conference championships on Friday night. We dive deep into both matchups. On the mats, wrestlers (boys and girls) square off Saturday with a state berth on the line. We also hear from Trevs gymnastics coach Jen Pistorius after her team's sectional appearance.

Senior Jake Fiegen now has more than 1,000 points as a Trevian. We talk about how he got there and hear from Jake in the second quarter. Plus, New Trier roasts Glenbrook S to retake the league lead, and Loyola edges DePaul Prep to keep pace in the Catholic League.

We also talk gymnastics, dance and wrestling as the postseason nears.

Loyola Academy stole a top-10 victory while on the road at Brother Rice. While the Ramblers' win streak ended shortly thereafter, we discuss what the big mean wins as the postseason nears. The Trevians on the other hand drop their first CSL South game and are now in a three-way tie atop the division. We also praise New Trier dancers for a program first and hear from their coach in the second quarter.

The newest member of the 300-win club is New Trier basketball coach Scott Fricke, who was honored following No. 300 Friday. Fricke joins us to talk about the milestone. Before that, we recap a big win for Loyola boys basketball and a big turnaround for Highland Park girls, as well as congratulate New Trier bowlers on a regional title.

New Trier girls are on the rise, despite a couple tough losses in Grow the Game. We talk about how big of a threat they are once the postseason gets here, and we hear from coach Teri Rodgers about the team's progress as well as the importance of Grow the Game.

We also hit boys hoops, bowling and swimming in this episode.