West Hills College rodeo star to complete in college west coast finals

 Lees will be competing in Bareback Riding at the finals from June 14 to June 20 in Casper, Wyoming.

 “WHCC Rodeo is very proud of Jacob and his accomplishments this year,” said WHCC Rodeo Coach Justin Hampton. “He finished the regular season with a riding percentage of 80 percent, which is phenomenal. He is very deserving of this opportunity and we are looking forward to great things from him.”

 Lees has been a member of the WHCC rodeo team since the Fall of 2014, but has competed in rodeo since he was a freshman in high school.  He is the only team member to advance this year.

 “I feel like this is a critical opportunity and I’m honored to be able to go,” Lees said.

 Originally from Idaho, Lees grew up in the area of Nipomo, California and graduated from Arroyo Grande High School.