This week on Behind the Bench, Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. start the winter sports discussion as Northern Nevada basketball has games scheduled as early as Saturday. Plus, a look at the all-region football teams from 5A Div. III in our coverage area.

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