Ian Campbell, Joliet Catholic football DE/TE and Navy commit, joins us in this episode to talk about the history and aura of being a Hilltopper as well as the demands of playing in the Chicago Catholic League and the drive for winning State Championships!

We sit down with Trae Taylor, the dynamic quarterback for Carmel Catholic High School and Nebraska commit, to talk football, leadership, and what it takes to command an offense under Friday night lights. Trae shares insights on his offseason grind, how he prepares mentally and physically for each game, and the mindset that fuels his success on the field.

THE Varsity Voices, heads into the trenches with St. Francis High School OL/DL, Brady Hill. Known for his relentless work ethic and physical dominance up front, Brady has been a key force in protecting his quarterback and opening lanes for the ground game. We’ll talk about his journey in football, the mindset it takes to win in the trenches, and what drives him to keep pushing for excellence on and off the field.

THE Varsity Voices, sits down with one of the Chicago Catholic League’s most exciting talents—Brother Rice quarterback CJ Gray. From leading clutch drives under Friday night lights to committing to play for the Army Black Knights, CJ shares the mindset, preparation, and leadership it takes to succeed on and off the field. We break down his biggest moments, his recruiting journey, and what’s ahead for the 2025 season and the next steps in his football career.

In this episode, we welcome one of the Chicago Catholic League’s premier quarterbacks — Steven Armbruster from St. Rita High School who has been lighting up the stat sheet and showing leadership week after week. In this conversation, we go beyond the numbers and talk about what it really takes to lead a football program, how he prepares for the big moments, and what’s ahead in his journey — both on and off the field.

In this episode, Coach Mike Passarella reflects on the DePaul Prep Rams' journey to winning the state championship and discusses the challenges and opportunities ahead for the upcoming season. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus amidst external distractions, building a strong team culture, and the invaluable lessons learned from a special senior class. Coach Passarella also shares insights on innovative practice strategies, the significance of accountability, and the goal of establishing DePaul Prep as a prominent name in Illinois high school football.

We sit down with Chicago Catholic League powerhouse program St. Rita head football coach Martin Hopkins. He talks about the tradition of the storied program at St. Rita and the goals for the football program in 2025.

We have a discussion with head football coach for Marmion Academy Adam Guerra and talk Chicago Catholic League and Marmion football for 2025.

We interview Mike Bukovsky, head football coach for the 2025 state champions Montini Broncos and he brings along three of his top players for the 2026 season, Izzy Abrams, Isaac Alexander and Angelo DeSensi.

We take a look back at our first year of episodes and talk about some of the key and pivotal moments in our evolution as a podcast about the Chicago Catholic League football teams and other topics related to the important issues facing high school sports today.