Behind The Bench

This week on Behind the Bench, Douglas High School baseball coach Jim Tucker joins the program to discuss all the latest happenings with the Tiger baseball program. The first half of the episode is a look at the spring roster this season as Douglas has played through the first seven or eight games of the season. Hear about all the position battles and players Tucker is expecting to step up as the season progresses. The second half of the episode shifts to Tucker Talks Turf, which is a content brand started by coach Tucker that has brought in quite a bit of sponsorship for the Tiger program. Host Carter Eckl asks Tucker about how the idea got started and what his plans are with social content moving forward. This week's episode concludes with a little philosophical discussion as Tucker talks through another year of coaching with a new twist, having a little one at home and around the yard. This episode is produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench begins with discussion around the game Tuesday evening at Greater Nevada Field between rivals Carson and Douglas. The game is free for spectators and won't be Douglas' only big venue this week, playing at Peccole Park Saturday afternoon. After that, the episode shifts to a few of the area slugfests we've seen in softball thus far and where you can find all that coverage. After that, a look at Dayton baseball and softball as well. The episode finishes with chatter about the Nevada men's basketball team and its Mountain West Tournament path. Plus, a quick discussion on the Wolf Pack's women's hoops program going in a new direction. This episode is hosted by Carter Eckl and Duke Ritenhouse. It was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

This week on Behind the Bench the episode begins with the latest chatter on spring sports, which officially began toward the end of last week. You can find results and scores online as well as hear about a few of them on the podcast. It'll be a busy week for several local teams and season outlooks are on the way for our programs. After that, the discussion shifts to college basketball and how Nevada could make the big dance. Plus, does an unbeaten team out of the MAC deserve a spot in the season's biggest tournament? The episode finishes with a look at some of our local athletes that are succeeding at the college level in both baseball and softball. How will the Tahoe Knight Monsters handle their biggest test of the season? Check it out. This week's episode is hosted by Carter Eckl and Duke Ritenhouse. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week's episode of Behind the Bench begins with a recap of the Class 4A state basketball tournament at Spanish Springs High School and how two teams from Las Vegas swept the state titles. After that, a quick look at some of the other state hoops results from Class 3A where the Fallon girls also captured a title. The Nevada football team announced its next spring scrimmage, which will be held in the region, but won't be at Carson High School this April. The episode concludes with some banter on the Olympics and the hockey gold medals. Hosted by Carter Eckl and produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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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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