This week, pinch-hitter Duke Ritenhouse and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. offer some quick takes on the Tahoe Knight Monsters’ surprising playoffs run, along with the Carson-Douglas baseball matchup and some thoughts on softball. Also, it would be great if everyone could finish up spring break.

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On this week's episode of Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss Nevada football hosting its spring scrimmage at Carson High School this past Friday night. The Wolf Pack may have plans to return. ... Hear from head coach Jeff Choate as he talks through his thoughts. After that, the two breakdown the Tahoe Knight Monsters first round ECHL playoff series along with the team's Rookie of the Year selection. The episode concludes on prep sports discussion around baseball and softball as the league season hits the halfway point.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by Duke Ritenhouse to discuss the last week of prep sports events. Carson High School baseball put together another walk-off on a big stage from an unlikely source. After that, the episode turns to spring sport leaders in both softball as well as track and field. The middle of the episode contains plenty of news and notes on the NIAA's Spring Board of Control meeting, which made several changes to the prep sports landscape in the area. This week's episode concludes with a look at the playoff race for the Tahoe Knight Monsters, Wolf Pack football coming to Carson High School Friday night and more.

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This week on Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. run through a wide-ranging list of topics, beginning with Carson High baseball's walk-off winner over Reed Saturday. After that, the duo discuss Douglas' big hitters in baseball and softball, including a monster week from senior Jackson Ovard. The second half of the episode features discussion on a local icon taking over the Wolf Pack diving program before turning to the NIAA's spring Board of Control meeting. Lastly, the Tahoe Knight Monsters are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot in their inaugural season and a bit of SJ Earthquakes news as they plunge down the MLS standings.

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This week on Behind the Bench, the crew opens the show talking about two pair of grand slams Carson High School softball hit last week. After that, co-host Duke Ritenhouse helps Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvhill, Jr. breakdown SB 305 and the potential for lacrosse to turn into a high school sport. The path to approval could open Pandora's Box in regard to power and oversight of the NIAA. After that, the episode finishes with a look at everyone's March Madness brackets and Carter's, which is a total disaster.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. take a look at some of the hot starts in the coverage area for softball, including Carson, Dayton and Douglas. After that, the episode turns to baseball results over the past few days, including what the week ahead looks like for both sports. Sierra Lutheran High School announces several new changes in its athletic department, including a new head football coach and preparation for a wrestling team. Speaking of wrestling, Northern Nevada native Sullivan Cauley is gearing up for his first bout with PFL after an 18-month layover from competition. Hear from him on his thoughts about a life-changing opportunity and a few other life-altering events he's had in the last year and a half.

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This week on Behind the Bench, the crew talks about Carson, Douglas baseball happening under the lights at Carson High Tuesday night. After that, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by co-host Duke Ritenhouse for a look at some scorching starts to spring from Carson and Dayton softball as well as Dust Devil baseball. The episode concludes with some reviews from a recent Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters game and the Mountain West Conference tournament.

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Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the official opening of the spring sports slate in Northern Nevada after Douglas kicked off the season with a track and field meet Saturday. Plus, a look at what's coming up on the sports docket this week in the area. After that, the duo discuss area athletes who have started the spring with a bang at the collegiate level, including a pair of former Gatorade Player of the Year athletes. The episode concludes with a little MLS chatter and the final touches on winter realignment as it heads to approval.

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This week on Behind the Bench, a look at what will be in this Wednesday's sports section, including basketball all-region teams. Co-host Duke Ritenhouse hops on the program with Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. to help discuss the all-region squads and everyones favorite topic, realignment, which could go a little different than normal this go-round. The episode closes with a look at a few state basketball results pertaining to the region and the beginning of spring sports. Plus a few other topics ....

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss what is left in the winter sports season for the coverage area after the regional playoffs concluded this past weekend. Following that, the talk shifts to the upcoming all-league teams and when you can expect those in the newspaper and online. Douglas High School softball will have a new head coach this spring, hear her thoughts about taking over a program she previously played for a little later in the show. The episode finishes with other important spring sports dates, Wolf Pack football plans to return to Carson and a spin on a couple random topics. A big thanks to today's sponsor Tom Goldston Roofing. Tom Goldston Roofing is a licensed roofing company specializing in roof replacement and repair services. Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs.