Freshman Cross Country runner Caiden McCarthy and senior Volleyball Player Mattie Mackay kick off the 11th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast. Each were selected the Panther Male and Female Athletes of the Week. McCarthy is fresh off improving his personal best time by over 3-minutes! Mackay talks about her improved serving in a Panther win over Moses Lake. Next up, host Eric Granstrom visits with Panther Football Coach Taylor Mitchell. Wenatchee is fresh off a 49-14 win over Eisenhower and prepares to to wrap up the season Friday at West Valley and enter the Round of 32 playoffs. Junior Wide Receiver Chase Ballew is next to talk about playing on both sides of the football and how his touchdown catch against Eastmont is his most meaningful reception so far. Panther Girls Soccer Coach Ashton Kirkpatrick visits with Eric prior to their showdown with Eisenhower for the Big-9 title. Finally, Eric interviews Junior Soccer Middle-backer Fynlee Smith about dealing with the pressure of playing for a successful Panther program.