Episodes

Ep: 116 – Postseason wins, features and new greats 13.02.2024 24:53

This week on Behind the Bench Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the Super Bowl, basketball playoff results and schedule, plus regional wrestling and a quick look at what to expect at the state meet. Plus, a look at a few stories that will be featured in this Wednesday's newspaper. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/ne...

Ep: 115 – Pushing into the postseason 07.02.2024 18:07

The latest from Northern Nevada prep sports in the Nevada Appeal and Record-Courier coverage area. A look back at Carson-Douglas wrestling, including those Tiger wrestlers that have qualified for state. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. finish the episode with the outlook at the postseason for prep hoops. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: w...

Ep: 114 – Big week ahead for Carson High wrestling 30.01.2024 17:17

With two home duals this week, it'll be a big week for Carson High westling. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. run through their expectations for the week ahead for Carson and Douglas wrestling, who meet in Carson Wednesday. Plus, results from prep hoops in the area and a look at the league standings with two weeks to go. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The...

Ep: 113 – Gold medals and uncertain futures 22.01.2024 28:38

Episode 113 of Behind the Bench breaks down the latest in prep sports results and news from the Nevada Appeal and Record-Courier coverage area. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss hoops and wrestling from this past weekend. The middle of the episode also features some discussion on the latest NIAA Board of Control meeting in which prep golf is headed for an uncertain future a...

Ep: 112 – Raising the stakes 17.01.2024 26:28

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the latest in Northern Nevada prep sports, including the decision between Carson and Douglas wrestling to postpone a dual tournament title to a later date. Along with wrestling, the duo discusses the first round of Carson-Douglas basketball of 2024. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/spor...

Ep: 111 – Searching for a new look 10.01.2024 24:25

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by NNG news editor Duke Ritenhouse to discuss the latest news in prep hoops, wrestling and the NIAA's executive director search. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's sponsor: Play It Again Sports: www.playitagainsports.com/locations/carson-city-nv

Ep: 110 – A brief intro into 2024 02.01.2024 10:52

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. discuss the sports happenings over the holiday break as the Behind the Bench crew kicks off the new year. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's sponsor: Play It Again Sports: www.playitagainsports.com/locations/carson-city-nv

Ep: 109 – Douglas wrestling and finding your why 25.12.2023 25:39

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined by Douglas High School wrestling as head coach Jake Fair and seniors Sage Adie and Kolton Zinn discuss their seasons to this point. The trio talk about tournaments, discipline and how they continue to grind in a sport many don't. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to thi...

Ep: 108 – Senator wrestling expectations and realities 19.12.2023 29:13

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill Jr. are joined by a contingent from Carson High School wrestling including head coach Nick Redwine as well as seniors AJ Merhevka, Maddox Sweet and Lucas Wold. Hear from the Senators about what it will take to make a push to state and how difficult is it to stay in wrestling shape all season long. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Ap...

Ep: 107 – Taking shape 13.12.2023 24:48

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. run through the last week's worth of results. The duo talk discuss placewinners from the Cody Louk Invitational wrestling tournament and results from boys and girls hoops. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's sponsor: Play It Again Sports: www.playitagainsports.com/loc...

Ep: 106 – Winning streaks, milestones and leadership adjustments 04.12.2023 26:08

The Behind the Bench crew discuss the opening to the 2023 winter wrestling after the first varsity duals were conducted in Fallon over the weekend. Host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. also walk through the basketball results from the weekend. Plus a little banter at the end about the MLS and changes around the NIAA. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada...

Ep: 105 – Playoff expectations and rule changes 27.11.2023 19:50

This week on Behind the Bench Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. walk through the first looks of a few area basketball teams. The duo also covers a few rule changes in the basketball landscape and who has their sights set on a deep postseason run. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's sponsor: Play It Ag...

Ep: 104 – Winter is here 21.11.2023 20:03

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

Ep: 103 – The final bits of fall 15.11.2023 23:49

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. run through the latest in the Northern Nevada prep sports scene, including a discussion on the Class 5A Div. III North regional title game. That, plus all-region teams and more. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's sponsor: Play It Again Sports: www.playitagainsports.c...

Ep: 102 – Champ week 08.11.2023 30:17

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. walk through state cross country where the Carson girls won their second straight state championship. After that, a dive into Douglas and Galena football meeting in Minden Friday for the Class 5A Div. III North regional crown. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's spons...

Ep: 101 – Who's hot, who's not? 01.11.2023 19:56

The regional postseason has begun for the 2023 Nevada fall prep sports scene as host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. break down the latest from the Nevada Appeal and Record-Courier coverage area. Cross country, soccer, volleyball and football cover this weeks docket. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to...

Ep: 100 – Woah, 100? 24.10.2023 32:32

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are once again joined by Nevada News Group news editor Duke Ritenhouse to talk about the 85th meeting of the Carson-Douglas football rivalry. After that, a whole bunch of prep sports talk from around the area as the trio discuss the upcoming playoff seeding scenarios. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.co...

Ep: 99 – A century of history 16.10.2023 30:33

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. are joined again by Duke Ritenhouse as the three walk through the extensive coverage coming this week with the 100th anniversary of the Carson-Douglas football rivalry set for Friday. Be sure to pick up a copy of Wednesday's Nevada Appeal or Record-Courier. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/spor...

Ep: 98 – A full wrap 11.10.2023 35:07

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 Appea...

Ep: 97 – Where do they go from here? 03.10.2023 21:08

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. take the first real look at the potential postseason scenarios across the Northern Nevada prep sports landscape. Plus, the two talk about Carson and Douglas football from this past Friday and what they'll need to do through the final three weeks of the season. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/s...

Ep: 96 – Run, run and run some more 27.09.2023 18:52

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. walk through the weekend results from the latest around Northern Nevada prep sports. The pair talk about Carson, Douglas and Dayton football before diving off into a few other local sports. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's sponsor: Play It Again Sports: www.playita...

Ep: 95 – Senator volleyball doesn't want to wait around 19.09.2023 21:51

Carson High School volleyball coach Brittany Witter joins Behind the Bench to highlight the Senators' quick start for the second season in a row under her tenure. Carson has a big week with Bishop Manogue and Douglas on the docket. Hear what Witter thinks of the team as the Senators dive into the middle of the league season. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appea...

Ep: 94 – Tiger football is keeping receipts 11.09.2023 36:26

Douglas High School football coach Kyle Mays joins host Carter Eckl and producer Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. to dicuss the Tigers' electric 4-0 start to the season. The Tigers have accomplished the quick start thanks in large part to an increased participation in the weight room and advice from maybe an unlikely source. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevada...

Ep: 93 – Early season surprises 05.09.2023 23:15

Carter Eckl and Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. run through the latest from Northern Nevada prep sports. The duo start with Douglas High football, which is off to its best start in two decades. Carson HIgh football and soccer are next. A little MLS talk gets mixed in-between before rounding out the episode with a look at Carson and Douglas volleyball. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at T...

Ep: 92 – A winning solution 30.08.2023 19:19

Carter Eckl and Jef Mulvihill, Jr. are joined again by Duke Ritenhouse as they discuss the latest from the week two high school football scene in Northern Nevada. Of course, the trio dive into soccer, cross country and other fall sports underway. You can find all of this week's latest stories online at The Nevada Appeal: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/sports/ Thanks to this week's sponsor: Play It Agai...