The Behind the Bench crew – Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. – are joined by Nevada News Group news editor Duke Ritenhouse to take a first look at the fall sports playoffs. There's a lot to consider with all the new divisions, leagues and alignments. The episode also contains plenty on Carson and Douglas High prep sports.

You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/

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