What was supposed to be a tight CCL battle turned into a Loyola rout. What impressed us most and can Brother Rice give the Ramblers a better game on the road? New Trier can't hold back Barrington for its first loss. Will the Trevs rebound at Conant? And what about volleyball? Loyola and New Trier put on a show with a special finish.

Loyola and New Trier were not very nice to their football visitors over the weekend. Michal and Joe discuss just how good these 2-0 teams are as they approach their biggest tests so far in Week 3. And we don't forget about Loyola Academy volleyball and its 13-0 start to the season.

The latest local report on the West Nile virus show a "high" risk of infections for humans — the highest it's been in years. We also go through a couple local festivals before discussing the exponential growth of pickleball in the area and what local officials are doing about it.

The Trevians and Ramblers did work on opening weekend of high school football, both running away with victories. We break down what we saw, what we still need to see and what's ahead for the 1-0 teams.

We also recap a thrilling soccer match between the local rivals, who happen to be among the state's best.

Wilmette recognized its first affordable-housing project with a ribbon cutting ceremony, and we tell the story of a unique local hot sauce.

Michal and Joe dive deep into the lineups of New Trier and Loyola football teams and analyze what you can expect on the field. Who is back, who's new, who and what to watch and so much more. They end things with predictions on the season and on Week 1.

Let's Goooooo.

In this week's top headlines, a bus that was recently purchased to transport senior citizens to church is stolen from a church parking lot and Glencoe officials announce COVID restrictions to its big concert featuring OAR. Plus, the story of Paws for Patrick and how it helps those enduring mental illness.

The high school sports season is back in the swing of things thanks to area golfers. New Trier girls are focused, while the boys are deep. What are their chances?

We also talk college football guys, like Illini transfer Jack Badovinac and other locals to watch this fall.

Joe and Marty break down New Trier High School's COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2021-22 school year to open the show. In our down the shore segment, we talk over some potential big changes at a notable park in Kenilworth and delve into who's behind all those "Keep Gillson Green" lawn signs in Wilmette. We close out the show with a recap of a special afternoon on the golf course — all in the name of support for The Record.

Michal, Joe and Marty detail how local mitigation measures, including new required testing protocols at New Trier for unvaccinated individuals, might alter the fall sports season. Joe breaks down the rule infraction that cost Maggie Shea a shot at Olympic glory — and we read a statement from the Wilmette native on her time in Tokyo. We close out the show with a special second half where we discuss just a few of the many athletes we're looking forward to covering this fall season.