The Washington wrestling team congratulations Logan Escher after he pinned his opponent at the regional dual tournament last week. Photo by Sally Y. Hart

Both the state team dual wrestling tournament and the individual state wrestling tournament are being held in Des Moines this week. Washington’s team is competing in the dual tournament today, with their first dual against Atlantic/CAM at 9 a.m.

Also, five members of the Washington team are in the individual tournament which begins tomorrow. Area schools with athletes in the individual tournament include Mid-Prairie, Highland, Sigourney/Keota, Columbus-Winfield-Mt. Union, and WACO. For details about state wrestling, including live coverage of the dual tournament, listen to KCII sports.