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New Trier earned its biggest victory of the season with a road triumph against Glenbrook South, avenging a December loss to the Titans. We talk how they did it and why it wasn't a fluke. Then, we hear from Trevs senior Jackson Munro about his first win in the Titan Dome. We also get to plenty of other action and postseason chatter in the second half.

In the most-anticipated local hoops battle of the year (so far), New Trier travels to Glenbrook South for a rematch with the Titans, who lit up the Trevs at home a few weeks back. We talk keys to victory and what to expect when they meet again. But first! We recap top local performers from wrestling league championships and talk gymnastics and swimming, and hear from Trevs hoops coach Scott Fricke.

It's about that time: playoff time! As local teams begin to wrap up regular seasons, we talk about a special finish for New Trier wrestling and what to expect moving forward. Then, back over to the hardwood. We hear from Trevian point guard Peter Kanellos and then rap about New Trier's and Loyola's tough upcoming stretches, weigh in on if Trevian girls are cursed, and discuss Loyola girls sectional chances.

As COVID continues to disrupt competition, local wrestlers and gymnasts are trying to get healthy before the postseason. We hear from Trevian gymnastics coach Jen Pistorius on her team's path and state goals. Then, we get to hoops and how Loyola boys and girls keep picking up close W's, while New Trier girls keep ending up on the wrong side of close games.

In one of the most compelling hoops clashes of the year, New Trier and Simeon battled until the final whistle with the Trevs falling in overtime. We recap the drama and hear from coach Scott Fricke. In the second half, we switch gears and talk gymnastics, swimming and finish with wrestling and how things are looking on the mats.

First, we go around the perimeter with holiday basketball tourneys, giving updates and analysis on what we've seen so far, including hearing coach Tom Livatino talk about his Ramblers fourth-place finish. Then, we take a look back at 2021. Difficult, confusing and yes, uplifting, the year brought plenty of moments to remember.

After 93 years of service to local athletics, New Trier's Gates Gymnasium hosted its final competitions on Dec. 16, welcoming back dozens of alumni for the celebratory affair. We talk about the evening and our favorite Gates' memories. We also hear from Lisa Byington, the voice of the Milwaukee Bucks and the guest of honor at the Grow the Game shootout to inspire and empower women in basketball.

The heavyweight hardwood bout between New Trier and Glenbrook South did not exactly live up to the hype, as a red-hot Titans team was too much for the shorthanded Trevians. Mike and Joe talk about how NT can rebound and hear from asst. coach Dave Brenner. To finish things off, it's back to football, as four local guys inked their college choices.

We check in on another major winter sport, wrestling, and detail recent triumphs for both Loyola Academy and New Trier, we hear from Trevs hoops coach Teri Rodgers on the upcoming demo of Gates Gym and then we spend plenty of time (and excitement)previewing the top-five clash between New Trier vs. Glenbrook South basketball on Thursday, Dec. 9.

Opening week on the hardwood was a blast and we recap the local Thanksgiving tournaments, including on the boys side where New Trier impressed. Trevs coach Scott Fricke joins in to talk about it. And we just can't get away from football. We chat about championship weekend and give our final rankings. Where would we put the Ramblers?

Loyola got more than it could handle in the red-hot Porters from Lockport, which brought its balanced attack to Wilmette. We talk glowingly about the Ramblers and their 18-1 record in 2021. Then, we switch our focus to the hardwood, where New Trier and Loyola have taken the floor. We tell you what to expect.

What was that? Loyola and Lincoln-Way East duked it out for 48 minutes on Hoerster Field with the Ramblers clinging to a 3-0 victory. Another south-suburban stud comes to town in Lockport. We talk about how Loyola can handle the Porters. Plus, we break down a historic NTHS swimming championship and hear from coach Mac Guy on the championship weekend.

We didn't see that coming. Mike's and Joe's predictions were way off for Round 2, as Loyola dominated host Naperville Central in postseason play. We regroup and tell you what to expect with the Lincoln-Way East Griffins coming to town.

Loyola was on the good side of a blowout, while New Trier was on the bad in the first round of the state football tournament. We look at how it all happened and preview a serious second round match for the Ramblers, who will go on the road to battle Naperville Central. We also hear from New Trier volleyball coach Hannah Hsieh and recap a state title victory for Trevian field hockey

New Trier nearly clawed all the way back from a 28-point deficit Friday, while Loyola squeaked out a win on the road to finish 9-0. We break down how it all happened before diving opinions-first into the playoff brackets — begging for a system that doesn't allow for a rerun in the first round, among other things.

We touch on efficient wins for New Trier and Loyola football, but focus the major matchups in Week 9. Can the Trevs pull off a shocker, and will Loyola clinch the postseason's top seed? That and much more at play in the final week. Plus, New Trier field hockey is the *No. 3* seed in the playoff tournament. They aren't playing like it.

A valiant comeback effort for New Trier came up short Friday night. What happened and we preview a must-win this week. Loyola outmatched visiting Providence and will probably do the same this week. We also chat about near-misses at the state golf tournament.

New Trier needed a victory like this: a 63-7 rout of visiting Glenbrook North on homecoming night. What's that mean for a marquee matchup vs. GBS? As for Loyola, its special teams unit pulled off some trickery to ensure a 12th straight win. And we look at this week's state golf tournaments and all the North Shore talent that will be there.

We break down another interesting Friday night for our local football teams, as Loyola Academy squeaks by Fenwick with a walkoff field goal, while New Trier gets bowled over by Evanston -- the first time the 'Kits have beaten the Trevs in a decade. We also hear from James Kyle, a promising football recruit who may have a shot to return to the field, and we talk tennis.

It was quite a Friday night on the gridiron as both Loyola and New Trier played to the final buzzer. Amid the thrill of victory, though, the Ramblers felt some agony as superstar RB Marco Maldonado suffered an injury. We break down what Loyola will look like going forward and what the Trevians need to do to compete in conference. Joe also recaps a tribute to swimmer Samantha Cerrone, who died in the spring and was memorialized by her teammates last week.

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.

Local schools are beginning to confirm their plans for COVID-19 mitigation measures to start the 2021-22 school year following a mandate from Illinois’ top lawmaker. Joe and Marty discuss how the governor's mask mandate will alter school district's plans for the upcoming year. We detail a fun local story out of Winnetka, where a small road through New Trier's campus has a long history — but not an accurate one. Our featured feature segment highlights The Record's inaugural Youth in Journalism workshop that concluded last week.

Michal, Joe and Marty break down the latest announcement from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stating that masks are required for indoor sports — regardless of vaccination status. We end the first period by updating listeners on the tough end to Maggie Shea's Olympic debut. Andy Parry, head coach of the national-championship-winning FC United joins the show in the second quarter to break down the club's historic run. The show concludes with a preview of the upcoming fall sports season.

Joe and Marty break down the latest local COVID-19 data, which is trending in the wrong direction due to the Delta variant of the virus. Our weekly down the shore segment is Wilmette-heavy, as we cover a new downtown eatery slated to open this fall and the village board's budding support for allowing cannabis sales. Our featured feature segment highlights something local officials have never seen before.

The Wilmette Waves' hopes for an Illinois Summer Baseball League title came crashing down at the hands of Evanston — but the local team still had quite the impressive summer. The guys discuss New Trier junior Jake Fiegen, who delivered the game of a lifetime last week, dropping 51 points for his summer team. We close out the show by highlighting a new youth lacrosse program from Trevs coach Tom Herrala.

Michal, Joe and Marty find a cure for high school sports fans' summertime sadness with some local baseball talk. The hosts also discuss New Trier alumna Maggie Shea and her chances for Olympic glory next month. New Trier lineman Luc Elias joins the show in the second quarter. We close things out with some hoops talk and make our predictions for the CSL South.

Editorial Intern Alayne Trinko returns for another episode as the trio of hosts break down plans for a new restaurant coming to downtown Glencoe. Alayne, Marty and Joe also discuss the resignation of the longtime Writers Theatre director Michael Halberstam, another conundrum on the Wilmette Park Board and a local's chance at Olympic glory.

The high school football season is right around the corner and Michal, Joe and Marty go all out with an extensive preseason preview after the Trevians and Ramblers squared off in 7-on-7 action. We preview both team's rosters, review their schedules and make our way-too-early predictions for the 2021 fall season. New Trier head coach Brian Doll and Loyola Academy head coach John Holecek join the show in the second quarter.

Hosts Joe and Marty are joined by editorial intern Alayne Trinko, who makes her debut on North Shore News Week. The trio discusses the recent departure of four top leaders at the Wilmette Theatre. In this week's Down the Shore segment, the team covers upcoming changes at the Winnetka Metra station, zoning disputes in Glencoe, budget discussions in Wilmette and more.

Joe and Marty pay tribute to the late Dr. Alan Goldberg, who served New Trier Township for decades. The hosts also recap Fourth of July festivities around the township, talk over a new summer treat in Glencoe and update listeners on the latest local news.

Editor-in-chief Joe Coughlin makes his return to The Varsity as he joins Michal and Marty for some summer baseball talk. The trio also discusses upcoming renovations at Loyola Academy's Munz campus in Glenview. New Trier runner Nick Falk joins the show in the second quarter. We close out the episode on a similar path, recapping a special performance in a national event by a rising Rambler senior.

At the halfway point of 2021, hosts Michal Dwojak and Marty Carlino recap their favorite local high school sports moments of the year. In the second quarter, New Trier boys lacrosse player Jesse Shapiro joins the show. We play way/no way with some way-too-early speculation in the third quarter. We close out the show with a quick Gates Gymnasium update and some hoops talk.

Managing Editor Megan Bernard's return was so nice we did it twice. Megan joins the podcast once again alongside Marty to talk over a "complicated" issue in downtown Glencoe. Marty and Meg make their way through other North Shore news including an 11-year-old Winnetka resident 'bee'ing the change she wants to see and a former Village President hoping to promote unity through a new book.

Hosts Michal Dwojak and Marty Carlino recap a monumental weekend for Loyola Academy athletics as both the boys and girls lacrosse teams won the state championship. We also detail some noteworthy individual performances at the boys track and field state final. In the fourth quarter, we discuss a local legend's comeback attempt.

Managing Editor Megan Bernard makes her triumphant return to North Shore News Week in a jam-packed episode. Acting host Marty Carlino and Megan detail some big changes coming to the Chicago Botanic Garden and break the news on a big-name act coming to Glencoe.

The recaps come in fast and furious from a slammed week of high school sports on the North Shore. We break it all down, including a state championship, four sectional titles, some medals and some heartbreak.

Marty and Joe report on the tragic passing of 16-year-old Samantha Cerrone. Marty shares a couple updates on ongoing projects in the area. We have a coyote warning and Fourth of July celebrations are returning this summer.

Every single sport you can name is playing at once! OK, not every one, but the spring/summer season is burning hot with postseason action. We go through it all from baseball to softball to lacrosse to track and so much more. And we throw in some IHSA criticism for good measure.

Parents converged on a recent New Trier HS board of education meeting to debate the merits of a reading-list novel, "Two Boys Kissing," a local man was arrested for his alleged involvement at the Capitol on Jan. 6, and we talk about a local sandwich invention: The Bollito.

It was a spirited weekend along the North Shore, as significant in-person events returned. Residents gathered at Memorial Day ceremonies, and local high school seniors graduated in front of family, friends and classmates. All that, plus, an update on a prized Winnetka storefront and increased parking fines in Wilmette

We start by breaking down a trip to state for New Trier's water polo teams, one of which brought home hardware, and we spend the second half of the pod reviewing postseason brackets in baseball, softball, soccer and more, looking for stumbling blocks for our favorite local teams.