WHS wrestling squads feature state-tested veterans

For the past 26 years Washougal High School’s (WHS) wrestling program has sent at least one wrestler to Mat Classic, and this year both the Panthers’ boys and girls teams plan to have wrestlers at the Tacoma Dome once again.

The WHS boys team, coached by John Carver, returns 10 grapplers who advanced to the 2A state tournament last season. The Panthers will be led by senior co-captains Scott Lees and Korben Modoc, state tournament veterans who both have some unfinished business at this year’s Mat Classic. Last season Lees advanced to the 138-pound title match, where he lost to Gabe Hawthorne of White River High School.