Behind The Bench

Pinch-hitting again, news editor Duke Ritenhouse joins producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. for the Nevada Appeal’s weekly show. Sports director Carter Eckl reports again from Knoxville, Tenn., where he provides on-the-scene coverage of Douglas diver Krysta Palmer’s quest to return to the Olympic Games. Also: The final word on the 2023-24 high school sports season.

This week, news editor Duke Ritenhouse and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. implement their plans for a podcast coup while host Carter Eckl is out of town. Actually, Carter is on-site in Knoxville, Tenn., for the U.S. Olympic Trials in diving, where he provides the latest on Douglas’ own Krysta Palmer. Also: The NIAA’s Hall of Fame recently grew by two former Carson greats.

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by Nevada News Group news editor Duke Ritenhouse to discuss an oddly busy June. The three dive into a Q+A in the Nevada Appeal about Tim Jackson taking over as the NIAA's executive director. Douglas High School replaces a longtime coach and administrator, who departs for a new challenge. A brief discussion on Talia Tretton being named the two-time Nevada softball Gatorade Player of the Year and the show closes on the upcoming Olympic Trial coverage of Krysta Palmer.

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

This week, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. talk about a different look for The Rivalry, which will be played a bit earlier this fall. Also included this week are feature stories from the past week as well as what is to come in print over the next few weeks.

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. are joined by Nevada News Group news editor Duke Ritenhouse to put the final touches on the 2023-24 prep sports season. The trio discuss a few hypotheticals about potential changes to the prep sports scene in upcoming years as well as takeaways from the year that was. Plus, an extremely unofficial look at the group's postseason awards list from athletes, teams and coaches around the area.

Check out all the photos from our area events this season courtesy of Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. at https://instaimage.com/ ... and Ron Harpin at https://www.rahphotosnv.com/Sports/Douglas-High-Sports

A look back at the weekend's state championship events from across Nevada. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. break down that as well as some of the best moments from the spring. All that along with what to expect in Wednesday and Saturday's newspaper, including a local athlete who will be competing in Europe this fall.

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

This week on Behind the Bench, news editor Duke Ritenhouse joins host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. to discuss all the action from the regional meets this weekend. Of course, the episodes starts with the Douglas High girls track and field team and their reinstated accomplishments. After that, the crew talk about just how impressive its bee to watch Douglas softball's dominance over the last several seasons. The episode wraps with discussion around state golf, state swim and state track at Carson High School this weekend.

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. break down the latest from area sports around the region. On the docket this week, regional track qualifications for the regional and state meet at Carson High School. Plus, scores from day one of regional boys golf, regional baseball and softball.

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

This week on Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by NNG news editor Duke Ritenhouse to discuss the last week of the regular season of the spring sports slate. That, plus a few feature stories in this week's newspaper and the new sports being added around the country, but will they come to Nevada?

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

This week on Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the latest from prep sports in the area, including a rewritten record book. Plus, the latest in the standings around Class 3A and 5A baseball and softball and what our area teams need to do to secure a postseason spot or as high a seed as possible.

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

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