Behind The Bench

Pinch hitter Duke Ritenhouse and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. join forces — for the third year in a row! — to put a bow on the high school sports year. We’ve got the latest numbers for region and state titles, a Carson High athlete honored with a top NIAA award, and some wresting news. Also: There’s still one area athlete currently representing their school in competition. Any guesses? Thanks to sponsor Tom Goldston Roofing (775-790-0674).

Carter Eckl, Duke Ritenhouse and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the latest in prep signing days from Carson and Douglas High Schools. Hear from a few local signees about their decision and what led them to their future destinations. After that, the trio breaks down the Women's College Softball World Series and the end of the historic run this season for the Luschar sisters. After that the discussion turns to Banana Ball in Reno from this past weekend and follows with a look at some of the other happenings this week.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. take a look at Oregon softball's run to the Women's College World Series behind the dynamic duo of Kai and Kedre Luschar. The Ducks will begin the season-ending tournament Thursday. After that, the crew touches on the Savannah Banana event in Reno Thursday through Saturday and what you can expect to see in the independent, entertainment version of baseball. The episode concludes with some NBA finals chatter and a fun fact about a professional hitter who keeps every single home run bat.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl, Duke Ritenhouse and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. take a look at state results from the final weekend of the spring season. Dayton and Sierra Lutheran track and field both had a state champion and, oddly enough, in the same event. After that a look at Oregon softball's wild comeback to win the Eugene regional against Stanford. The episode transitions from state track and field to state softball and baseball and maybe a spot the North should reconsider. It's good timing for that conversation as the NIAA's spring realignment meeting begins Wednesday morning. The episode concludes with Nevada baseball and all-league teams from the area.

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On this week's episode Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. breakdown some of the best finishes from Northern Nevada regional track this past weekend at Douglas High School. All four schools in the coverage area will have at least three runners competing at state this weekend. After that, the discussion shifts to Truckee and North Tahoe's fit outside of the NIAA and the conclusion of Douglas softball's regional tournament run. The episode finishes with chatter about the Knight Monsters inaugural season ends and the Big Ten softball tournament as well a couple of local athletes playing in the NCAA Regional softball tournament.

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Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by co-host Duke Ritenhouse to bring you the latest news, scores and schedules in the prep sports scene. The spring regional season is underway and there will be some compelling stories over the next few days. The trio breakdown regional softball and baseball matchups, discussing all the potential outcomes on each side. After that, the crew chats about a trio of local athletes entering the Big Ten softball tournament. This week's episode finishes with a look at Sullivan Cauley's knockout finish in his PFL debut and the Tahoe Knight Monsters will need to battle back at home this week.

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This week on Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the Tahoe Knight Monsters' first round sweep in the ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs. Tahoe will lineup against top-seeded Kansas City, beginning Sunday on the road. After that, the duo runs through the latest standings for regional baseball and softball as well as a snowy track and field meet from this past weekend. The episode concludes with a final look at Sullivan Cauley's upcoming PFL debut, which takes place Thursday evening in Orlando, Florida.

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This week, pinch-hitter Duke Ritenhouse and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. offer some quick takes on the Tahoe Knight Monsters’ surprising playoffs run, along with the Carson-Douglas baseball matchup and some thoughts on softball. Also, it would be great if everyone could finish up spring break.

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On this week's episode of Behind the Bench, host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss Nevada football hosting its spring scrimmage at Carson High School this past Friday night. The Wolf Pack may have plans to return. ... Hear from head coach Jeff Choate as he talks through his thoughts. After that, the two breakdown the Tahoe Knight Monsters first round ECHL playoff series along with the team's Rookie of the Year selection. The episode concludes on prep sports discussion around baseball and softball as the league season hits the halfway point.

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This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by Duke Ritenhouse to discuss the last week of prep sports events. Carson High School baseball put together another walk-off on a big stage from an unlikely source. After that, the episode turns to spring sport leaders in both softball as well as track and field. The middle of the episode contains plenty of news and notes on the NIAA's Spring Board of Control meeting, which made several changes to the prep sports landscape in the area. This week's episode concludes with a look at the playoff race for the Tahoe Knight Monsters, Wolf Pack football coming to Carson High School Friday night and more.

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