The 13th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast features three conversations about athletic training and bowling. Host Eric Granstrom first visits with Jodee Roberts, the Athletic Trainer at Wenatchee High School. They discuss the field, how she got into it and facing scary moments in injury treatment. Next up is Wenatchee Girls Bowling Coach Jeremy Anders. He and Eric discuss the upcoming bowling season and preview the 2026-27 Panthers. Finally, Eric visits with Junior Wenatchee Bowler Rylia Scott. She says she starting bowling in middle school and loves it.

We're all over the map on this week's Wenatchee Panther Podcast. First, host Eric Granstrom welcomes Panther Athletes of the Week Liam Borst (Sophomore) and Dane Musser (Junior) football players fresh off a JV win over West Valley. Next up, Cross Country Coach Steve Roche recaps the Panthers efforts at the district meet and previews State in Pasco this weekend. Then, Eric helps us learn more about Color Guard with Coach Elvis Garcia and his Junior Captain Marisela Vargas. Finally, Girls Swimming Coach Jana Sutton shares stories from the district meet in Moses Lake and preparations underway for the State meet in Federal Way next weekend.

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.

On this 10th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast, host Eric Granstrom interviews both Panther Athletes of the Week, Annie Detamore (Junior Girls Soccer Player) and Liam Stuber (Senior Football Player). Next up, we learn more about the Junior ROTC program with instructor Larry Nahalea and Junior Captain Brayah Maughan. Finally, Athletic Director BJ Kuntz joins Eric to talk about the playoff scenarios for all the fall sports teams at Wenatchee High School.

Both of this week's Panther Athletes of the Week join Eric Granstrom on the 9th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast. Congratulations to Brooklyn Biwer (sophomore cross country runner) and Jensen Bratton (freshman football player), selected as the Female and Male Athletes of the Week. Next up, Eric visits with Wenatchee School Superintendent Kory Kalahar and Director of Communications Diana Haglund about the upcoming $275-million bond to rebuild much of Wenatchee High School and improve heating and air conditioning in several other schools in the district. Girls Slowpitch Softball Coach Taylor Files is up next to discuss her team's fall season. Finally, Eric is joined by the ONLY pitcher on this year's Panther Girls Slowpitch Softball team's roster, Anna Meissner. She describes the team's season and how she earned the nickname "Bingo".

On this 8th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast, host Eric Granstrom congratulates Micah Knell and Lily Hansen, the Panther Athletes of the Week. Micah visits briefly with Eric about his school record-tying three touchdown reception performance in Wenatchee's 57-12 win over Davis the previous Friday. Next up is Wenatchee Defensive Coordinator Jay Foster. The former Eastmont head coach discusses his move to coach the Panthers and trying to instill confidence and a winning attitude. Senior safety Kash Schratz is next and talks about his three interceptions this season, including a pick-6 against South Kitsap. Eric is then joined by Wenatchee School Board President Tucker Jackson and Board Member Julie Norton to talk about conditions at Wenatchee High School and the need for a $275-million-dollar bond measure. Finally, Wenatchee Girls Dive Coach Emi England joins the podcast to discuss the finer points of diving. As a former collegiate diver at BYU, England has wide knowledge in the sport to share.

On this 7th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast, host Eric Granstrom is joined by two Panther Athletes of the Week, Adalyn Jeffery (freshman volleyball) and Haidyn Delaney (senior slowpitch). Cross Country Coach Steve Roche follows to catch us up to date on the season. He's followed by sophomore runner Brooklyn Biwer. She talks about transitioning from track to cross country and how she likes running against the boys. Next up is senior Girls Soccer player Sophia Garcia. She and the Panthers are ranked #3 on the WIAA RPI poll this week as Wenatchee has reeled off 5-wins in a row including 4-shutouts. Finally, Eric is joined by Girls Soccer Coach Ashton Kirkpatrick for an update on the season so far and how they're dealing with injuries and absences to keep a good season going. We also welcome TGR, Inc. as a new sponsor to the Wenatchee Panther Podcast this week. They join Les Schwab as a dedicated partner moving forward.

It's homecoming week for the Panthers and on this week's Wenatchee Panther Podcast, host Eric Granstrom visits with Panther Female of the Week Amaya Cabrera Vargas (Apple Ettes Dance Team). In addition, Eric catches up with Panther Volleyball Coach Jordan McGregor following a grueling two weeks of facing state-caliber competition. Also joining the podcast is Wenatchee Panther Junior Volleyball player Kate Berry. She talks about her future in beach volleyball and emerging from the shadow of her older sister Ava Jo. A historical perspective is next with Wenatchee statistician Bruce Bennett. Finally, Athletic Director BJ Kuntz joins Eric to recap the Hall of Fame inductions the previous weekend.