This week's episode of Behind the Bench begins with a look back at the state wrestling tournament in Winnemucca. Host Carter Eckl was live and in person for the two-day event and has a full look back on how it went as well as a couple quotes from local wrestlers. After that, the discussion shifts to the Northern region basketball tournament where the state teams have been decided. The episode finishes with some chatter on the Olympics and Sacramento State to join the MAC in football. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench, the crew breaks down the final weekend of regular season action in hoops as well as the boys regional wrestling tournament at Carson High School. Hear about our area basketball postseason matchups and who is headed to the state tournament for wrestling. After that, the discussion shifts to Mountain West football and the addition of North Dakota State to the conference in football, starting this fall!. The chatter touches on how that will alter the conference and what it means for the college football landscape moving forward. This week's episode concludes with some winter Olympics talk and a brief bit on the dud of a Super Bowl. Hosted by Carter Eckl and Duke Ritenhouse. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench the episodes begins with a whole bunch of girls wrestling chatter from the regional tournament this past weekend at Reed High School. Douglas and Carson High Schools both had state qualifiers from the tournament, including a pair of Tiger regional champions. After that, the discussion shifts to the boys regional tournament this weekend at Carson High School. The top six from each weight class will earn a state tournament berth there. Douglas and Carson hoops is the penultimate topic this week as the Senator boys are hoping to get a chance Friday to pull an upset for a postseason spot. The episodes concludes with a brief look at the NIAA backtracking on football changes under the threat of lawsuit. It means the postseason format has returned to the HRM, but there's even more news in that regard as CCSD is threatening larger changes. Join in on the fun with host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench, a recap of Carson-Douglas hoops and how last week's results reflect a rapidly changing postseason picture. Host Carter Eckl and co-host Duke Ritenhouse take an in-depth look at both the girls and boys games and what the remainder of the season looks like for each side. After that, the topic shifts to the NIAA and the threat of a potential lawsuit on behalf of Bishop Gorman football. We discuss what that means for Northern Nevada, the NIAA and if there could be another realignment shift on the way. The episode concludes with a few local athletes competing at he college ranks, including locally at the University of Nevada. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench, the discussion begins with Carson and Douglas basketball as the rival programs square off for the first time on the hardwood this winter. Host Carter Eckl takes a look at how the two sides stack up for both the girls and boys. After that, a recap of the Carson-Douglas wrestling dual that was in Carson last Tuesday. There was some history made on the mats last week that is worth hearing about. The episode concludes with some quick facts about the insanely impressive run to a national championship by Indiana football.

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This week on Behind the Bench, the crew takes a look at Tuesday night's Rivalry dual between Carson and Douglas boys and girls wrestling, which will take place at Carson High School. After that, the chatter switches to the local prep basketball ranks as Sierra League play is here and playoff spots are being determined. The episode finishes with discussion on Nevada Wolf Pack hoops and an early 2026 football opponent before closing on a national tennis discussion on the Aussie Open. Hosted by Carter Eckl and Duke Ritenhouse, produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carson High School boys basketball takes the first segment spotlight after a win over North Valleys last Friday and a close loss to Spanish Springs. After that, the discussion shifts to Douglas High boys basketball and the Tigers' 11-5 record to this point. Carson and Douglas with some big-time wrestling results from the Sierra Nevada Classic as well as the Sparks Invitational. Plus, the Tigers will host the annual Steve Deaton Memorial tournament this weekend. The episode finishes with the latest from girls basketball in the area. Hosted by Carter Eckl and produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench, producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. takes over the pod with a special guest to discuss their contributions to the NNG newspapers. If you take just about a half step away from the court or field, you'll see these two next to the action! Listen to how some of the secret sauce is made to add visuals to the sports page of the Nevada Appeal and the Record Courier.

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This week, producer Jeff Mulvihilll Jr. is joined by pinch-hitter Duke Ritenhouse to wrap up the last weeks of 2025 and take a first look at the upcoming year. We’ve got high school basketball and wrestling, a pretty significant coaching change, and a look back at a Carson High state title from 50 years ago. It’s our final all-sports podcast of 2025, y’all. Thanks to sponsor Tom Goldston Roofing: 775-790-0674.

This week on Behind the Bench host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. take a look over the wrestling landscape this season and a potentially wide open Sierra League thanks to realignment. Carson and Douglas wrestling will both be centered around youth this season, but both are hoping to have some impact competitors ready when regionals roll around. After that, the episode shifts into recent hoops chatter as Dayton High School girls basketball took on Douglas and Carson last week. This week's episode finishes with what you can expect over the holidays (don't worry we will be here) and a look for submissions for the top moments of the decade.

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