Behind The Bench

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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This week on Behind the Bench, the discussion begins on the first few games of the season for Carson and Douglas boys and girls basketball. The first few games of the season has allowed some optimism in the early going and how several underclassmen are making an impact across the coverage area. There will be plenty of local action this week, too when Dayton travels to Douglas. After that, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. talk about the busted systems in place for both the college football playoff and Major League Baseball.

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This week on Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. take the first look at the winter sports scene and what is on the docket in December for the beginning of basketball season. A new season brings a host of new expectations, too, leaving plenty of storylines to be written this season. After that, the discussion shifts to a local pair of coaches who are opening a new basketball-related venture in Reno this Friday. The episode concludes with a look at the Wolf Pack football changes and some of the final notes on the fall calendar.

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This week on Behind the Bench host Carter Eckl and co-host Duke Ritenhouse discuss the final games of the football season, including Fallon's Class 3A state title along with the rest of the state title games Tuesday. The episode continues with a discussion into the NIAA's new alignment for football, again. A new system in the south will bring another new look to the 2026 slate. However, nothing in the North has changed for postseason purposes. After that, the chatter switches to Nevada football and a cooling seat for the Wolf Pack's head coach. Lastly, a look at the Tahoe Knight Monsters hot start to the season and the upcoming shot clock era for prep basketball. This episode was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the remaining playoff races in fall sports. The episode begins with a look at the regional football championships in Northern Nevada before switching to soccer. After that, the duo discusses the politics with the all-region selections and a continued failure in one sport in particular. The episode concludes with chatter about the NIAA special BoC meeting for football.

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This week on Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and co-host Duke Ritenhouse breakdown the final week of fall sports in the coverage area. All of our local football teams have concluded their respective seasons after postseason losses and two of our area volleyball teams made a trip to state. Also on the podcast this week, hear from a Carson High cross country senior on what her four years have meant to her alongside the core four. The episode concludes with a discussion on sports gambling and how it's all of the sudden become so prevalent everywhere. Based on the latest developments in the pitching rigging scandal and why limits are in everyone's best interests. This week's episode was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. take a look at the entirety of the fall postseason sports scene. To kick off the episode, the duo chatter about the upcoming round of Class 4A and 5A North football playoffs, coming to the area Friday evening. Carson football will host Reno while the Douglas Tigers head up to Spanish Springs. Listen to hear what x-factors you should be on the lookout for Friday night. After that, the chatter switches to regional cross country and the Carson Senators winning their third regional title in four years on the girls side. Plenty of runners will compete at state this weekend as well. To close the show, the discussion shifts to boys soccer and Carson tough-fought contest with Sparks last week. Plus, Dayton High School boys soccer is a state champion! That, Carson volleyball makes it to state, and plenty more!

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