Severe weather in Washington County yesterday evening pushed Washington High School’s annual co-ed track meet back to this afternoon. The Washington boys’ and girls’ track teams host the Demon Relays this afternoon at Case Field.

Strong storms forced the cancellation of the relays yesterday, along with several other local sporting events. Washington’s other scheduled track meet this week was also postponed. The Demon track squads were supposed to travel to Williamsburg for the Raider Invite, but inclement weather caused the meet’s suspension. A make up date for the Raider Invite hasn’t been announced.

Washington boys’ track coach Steve Roth says after trying to host two separate meets at Case Field, his third attempt should be successful. “(The) third time will be a charm because there is no rain in the forecast for Friday.” Roth said, “It is a downer because you get ready for a Thursday night meet and then it just doesn’t happen.”

Roth cancelled the boys’ only Demon Relays last month due to a cold front bringing below freezing temperatures to Washington County.

Washington High School is using this meet to recognize the school’s senior track athletes. The seniors on the boys’ track team include: Hunter Bell, Thomas Bump, Alex Gonzalez, Jacob Hennigan, Teddy Leeper, Tommy Peterson, Gage Redlinger, and Daryn Sebelius. The seniors on the girls’ track squad include: Addison Gaal, Makenna Goodwin, Stephanie Gutierrez, Malary Horak, Stephanie Loy, Macy Marek, Mckenna Reighard, Dylann Schluetter, and Macenzee Schwab.

KCII area schools Columbus and WACO are bringing both of their track teams to town for the meet, while Mid-Prairie is sending just their boys’ team to Case Field for the relays. Other schools slated to be a part of the Demon Relays, on the boys’ side includes Clear Creek Amana and Fairfield. The girls’ division is expecting track teams from Fairfield and Fort Madison to compete.

The first events for the Demon Relays are set to begin at 4 p.m. at Case Field in Washington. Tune in to tomorrow’s KCII Sports Page for results from the meet.