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When you're a sophomore, and already considered one of the top five or six players in a 4A conference, you know you’re on the right path.

The Wenatchee Panthers enter the 2019-20 campaign as the defending Big Nine champs. But they aren't riding a massive wave of momentum into this season.

The Wenatchee Panthers (11-4) are currently amidst a statement season. Right now they’ve won 10 of their past 12, and are by themselves at the top of the Big Nine standings. Driven by stars like forward Darius Carlson and guard Garrett Long, they are quickly turning into the favorite to represent the Big Nine in the state playoffs...

With only one team representing the Big Nine at state this year, Wenatchee is going to have to play every game like their season is on the line. Injuries absolutely can’t happen to this group.

Coach Eli Juarez really didn't want 200 wins to be a big deal. He clearly was appreciative of the congratulatory messages, but was not fulling embracing the moment either. "200 wins means to me that there's been a lot of players that have come through our system, and have contributed to my success...