We've been asking for it all season, and it is finally here: Loyola vs. Mt. Carmel. No. 1 vs. No. 2. 8-0 vs. 8-0 with pride, glory and the Catholic League Blue on the line. In the 4th quarter, we give you the goods on the matchup, as well as if New Trier and Highland Park can save their seasons.

Before that, we recap Week 8, hear from Giants coach Kopp and run thru results from plenty other fall sports.

The inexperience of the Trevians was laid bare by the visiting Titans. Mike and Joe break down the closer-than-it-appears loss and NT's fading playoff chances. Highland Park, though, gets another win and is close to qualifying. Loyola gets a scare, but pushes through at Providence.

Plus, we tee up a state champ: Trevs golf coach Pete Drevline joins us to talk about the team's state title.

Both the Ramblers and Trevians faced road tests and road deficits. We talk about their comeback wins and what it means going into the home stretch. NT QB Patrick Heneghan tells us about it, as well. Highland Park got in its own way in a rivalry showdown in Deerfield. Can they rebound for a state push? And the state golf tournaments will feature plenty of local standouts. Will one or more bring home hardware?

We go around the horn in victory formation! New Trier, Highland Park and Loyola all picked up weekend victories, and we give you the highlights. Then, we look ahead to see if they keep it going. Spoiler: We think so!

Plus, we hear from Trevs junior Jackson McCarey and run through our other fall favorites in Way/No Way.

Finally. New Trier puts a tally in the win column. We look at how they did it and if more are coming. Loyola Loyola'd once again with a trouncing of Brother Rice in its opening battle. But does their defense need fine tuning? We talk about it and hear from Ramblers WR Declan Forde.

We also run through LA boys golf's big performance, Trevians soccer keeping it going and much more.

The Ramblers did it again, winning by 3+ scores to remain unbeaten. We discuss who can stop them and where Jake Stearney ranks among recent LA quarterbacks. It's a different set of questions for New Trier, which is winless but has a big opportunity this week. And what can the Giants do against powerful Hersey?

All of that, plus, we hear from Ramblers volleyball coach Mallory Thelander after her team's big crosstown win over New Trier

The Ramblers and Giants are off to hot starts on the gridiron, but the Trevians have yet to figure it out. We look into New Trier's issues and when and if they can turn things around — also hearing from coach Brian Doll on the subject. We also take a peek at other fall action in the third quarter and predict Week 3 in the fourth.

We break down opening day for our local teams: Loyola Academy, New Trier and Highland Park. We focus on the Ramblers putting on a show on ESPN's High School Kickoff and also dive into the Trevians woes and what they can do to get on track. The Giants are aiming to move to 2-0, but can they keep it up?

Plus, our early thoughts on soccer, golf and volleyball results.

And away we go with another year of football on the North Shore. We give you everything you need to be ready for kickoff, as we dig deep into our local teams: New Trier, Loyola and Highland Park.

We break it all down and give you our predictions on Week 1 matchups and season records. Ready, set, let's goooo!

We celebrate big-time summer performances from local wrestling and swimming stars in national competitions, and catch up with and hear from Maggie Lyon, New Trier grad and Northwestern asst. basketball coach.

In the final period, we talk the new girls flag football league in town and tease next week's football preview show.