When Anacortes High School sophomore Hailey Rains began her school year, she had no idea how far she could go as a member of the newly established girls’ wrestling program.
To her surprise and through her tireless efforts, Rains powered her way to state, making her mark on Anacortes history as the first member of the girls’ wrestling program to make it to state as a solo competitor.
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