Behind The Bench

The latest from Northern Nevada prep sports in the Nevada Appeal and Record-Courier coverage area. A look back at Carson-Douglas wrestling, including those Tiger wrestlers that have qualified for state. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. finish the episode with the outlook at the postseason for prep hoops.

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With two home duals this week, it'll be a big week for Carson High westling. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. run through their expectations for the week ahead for Carson and Douglas wrestling, who meet in Carson Wednesday. Plus, results from prep hoops in the area and a look at the league standings with two weeks to go.

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Episode 113 of Behind the Bench breaks down the latest in prep sports results and news from the Nevada Appeal and Record-Courier coverage area. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss hoops and wrestling from this past weekend. The middle of the episode also features some discussion on the latest NIAA Board of Control meeting in which prep golf is headed for an uncertain future and wrestling venue necessities.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the latest in Northern Nevada prep sports, including the decision between Carson and Douglas wrestling to postpone a dual tournament title to a later date. Along with wrestling, the duo discusses the first round of Carson-Douglas basketball of 2024.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by NNG news editor Duke Ritenhouse to discuss the latest news in prep hoops, wrestling and the NIAA's executive director search.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the sports happenings over the holiday break as the Behind the Bench crew kicks off the new year.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by Douglas High School wrestling as head coach Jake Fair and seniors Sage Adie and Kolton Zinn discuss their seasons to this point. The trio talk about tournaments, discipline and how they continue to grind in a sport many don't.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill Jr. are joined by a contingent from Carson High School wrestling including head coach Nick Redwine as well as seniors AJ Merhevka, Maddox Sweet and Lucas Wold. Hear from the Senators about what it will take to make a push to state and how difficult is it to stay in wrestling shape all season long.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. run through the last week's worth of results. The duo talk discuss placewinners from the Cody Louk Invitational wrestling tournament and results from boys and girls hoops.

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The Behind the Bench crew discuss the opening to the 2023 winter wrestling after the first varsity duals were conducted in Fallon over the weekend. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. also walk through the basketball results from the weekend. Plus a little banter at the end about the MLS and changes around the NIAA.

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

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