Behind The Bench

This week on Behind the Bench, a look back at Douglas' home opener in football and what they can expect this coming week against Elko. After that, the dicussion shifts to Carson, Dayton and Sierra Lutheran and all three program's outlooks for their opening contests. Soccer season is upon us as well as producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. helps host Carter Eckl breakdown the regional outlook for the 5A and 4A North. Finally, Sullivan Cauley enters the biggest week of his professional career as a slight underdog, can the Minden native win the PFL light heavyweight belt?

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This week on Behind the Bench the early focus turns to the beginning of football season and Douglas' Week 0 kickoff against Fernley Friday night. Plus, a look at the Tigers' first three non-league games, which will give the orange and black some tough tests. After that, the discussion shifts to Carson High School football and the Senators' upcoming scrimmage against Galena and Lovelock. The episode finishes with chatter about Minden native Sullivan Cauley and his upcoming light heavyweight tournament final fight on August 21. Cauley's opponent does not have a single knockout, leaving an intriguing opening for the Northern Nevadan. Host Carter Eckl and co-host Duke Ritenhouse conclude the show with some banter about the NIAA sanctioning lacrosse and how the end result sets up a strange precedent moving forward. One the pair forecasted all along. This episode was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carson High School football coach Steven Nelms and Douglas head coach Kyle Mays join the podcast to discuss the upcoming season. Nelms, a first-year head coach with the Senators, coached under Mays for the last three seasons with the Tigers, adding a unique layer to The Rivalry this season. Mays, who enters his fifth year in charge of the Tigers, anticipates the Tigers being a tough out in Class 5A this fall. The two talk about what their respective expectations are for this season and changes you'll see on the gridiron in 2025. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. and hosted by Carter Eckl.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined once again by Nevada News Group news editor Duke Ritenhouse to breakdown the finale of the little league state tournament in Reno. The look at CVLL's deepest postseason run in years has a few quotes from players and coaches, too. After that the discussion turns to the upcoming Nevada Wolf Pack football schedule and the show's predictions on their season win total. The episode concludes with chatter about next week's dual interview episode and the impending MLB lockout.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. bring in the 191st episode of the podcast with a look at the Carson Valley Little League All-Star team and their upcoming state tournament in Reno. Plus, what is coming in this Wednesday's newspaper, including a story about Kevin Millar stopping by to chat with a handful of players in Douglas County. After that, the pair discuss the news that officiating numbers are up nationwide as reported by the NFHS. The episode concludes with other news and notes from the NIAA, Barracuda and upcoming guests on the podcast.

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This week on Behind the Bench begins with the American Century Championship and the Carson Valley Little League 12U all-star team taking home the District 1 crown. After that Carter Eckl and Duke Ritehouse take you through Chris Ault's appearance at the Governor's Dinner in Carson City Tuesday night. Plus, a look at the upcoming Mountain West football media day, the Barracuda and several sports columns in the newspaper this week. As always this episode was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are back in action this week. Featured on this episode is a new rule change in high school baseball and why it's likely to happen elsewhere, too. After that, the latest on local little league times and schedules for local teams. The episode finishes with chatter about the American Century Championship, which takes place this weekend at Edgewood Golf Course.

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Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are back at it in episode 188 (I believe that's 130 in a row) to discuss the latest happenings in the last week. The episode starts with Sullivan Cauley's unanimous decision win over Phil Davis, marking the biggest win of Cauley's MMA career. After that, the pair breakdown a couple of feature stories that are in the Nevada Appeal and Record-Courier from this past weekend as well as this upcoming Wednesday. Carson High graduate Sawyer Macy chatted with Eckl about one final record-breaking run up in Oregon. Coming in this Wednesday's newspaper a feature on David Leach, who is in a defensive assistant at Central Methodist in Missouri after growing up in Norther Nevada. Leach has been on the recruiting grind this summer, looking for football talent. The episode wraps up with a quick glance at the ACC as well as a quick breakdown of Wimbledon. Can we expect an American winner this year and will they celebrate with strawberries?

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Pinch-hitter supreme Duke Ritenhouse and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. are back at the microphones for a summer update. Former Douglas star Talia Tretton joins Wolf Pack softball, while another Douglas County product — MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley — faces an important test on Friday. Also: Realignment continues to do the Wolf Pack no favors. Thanks again to sponsor Tom Goldston Roofing: (775-790-0674).

With our host off somewhere in the wild, co-host Duke Ritenhouse and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. team up again for a newsy summer episode. After months of back-and-forth and legislators getting involved, the NIAA will add lacrosse as a championship sport, joining girls wrestling as a new offering. We’ve also got new buildings going up at Carson High and the university. And the World Cup soccer tournament is now on a one-year timer. Thanks to sponsor Tom Goldston Roofing (775-790-0674).