Mary Garrison - Programming

If local running backs had their way in Week 1, it was quarterbacks who were in the spotlight in Week 2. New Trier's Jackie Ryder threw for three scores in his team's shutout win, and Loyola's Matthew Lee did the same to help the Ramblers win going away in Indy. Who is off to a better start and wi…

New conference foes, a whole new division, a trip to Indy and a Big Ten stadium — we look at all the fun and quirks inside the 2026 football schedules of New Trier, Loyola and Highland Park. All that plus an earlier start to the season this year makes for a lot of excitement in this summer episode.

The optimism proved accurate for New Trier and Loyola Academy football, as both teams won their openers in dominant fashion. It was a big week for local running backs as New Trier's Throy Nightingale Jr. debuted in style; Loyola's two backs put up numbers; and Highland Park's John Boman went off in…

You weren't going to go into football season unprepared, were you? We won't allow it. We give you the goods on our locals — Loyola Academy, New Trier and Highland Park — with season kickoff on Friday night. Listen for full team breakdowns, including schedule insight, top players to watch, Week 1 re…