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Family bonds enhance Washougal wrestling program

More than 70 Panthers carry on ‘Tradition of Excellence’

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Tanner Lees takes down a Hudson's Bay Eagle on Dec. 6, at Hudson's Bay High School. After finishing in fourth place last season, the Washougal wrestler would love to reach the top of the podium at the Tacoma Dome.

When Tanner and Scott Lees stepped onto the wrestling mats at Washougal High School, they were, in a way, continuing their family tradition.

The boys’ father, Randy, has coached the sport since before they were born, and their older sister, Abby, wrestled in four high school state championship matches, won two of them and earned a junior national club championship.

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