The first events of the Iowa Boys and Girls State Track Meet begin this morning for Class 2A and 3A athletes at the blue oval in Des Moines.The Washington Demon track teams will be featured in three events on the opening day of the state track meet.

At 9 a.m. Senior Michael Ellingson concludes his high school track career in the boys’ high jump, while the Demon girls’ shuttle hurdle relay team of senior Carolan Hoffman, senior Emma Wood, senior Mackenzie Knutson, and junior Jessie Buchholz will take part in Heat 5 of the preliminary race.

Senior Kelly Wheeler finishes the day one events for the Demons, competing in the preliminary race of the girls’ 100 meter dash at 10:40 a.m.

Stay tuned to KCII for results throughout the week from the Iowa Boys and Girls State Track Meet in Des Moines.