The most important meet to date is here for the Washington track teams when they head to Mount Pleasant tonight for a Class 3A state qualifier. 

The Demon boys are fresh off of their second consecutive Southeast Conference crown last week in Mount Pleasant. They had 10 event titles led by four time champion Lance Sobaski in the 800m, 1600m, 3200m, and being a part of the victorious 4x400m relay. The girls placed third with three champions including Grace Voss in the high jump, the 4x800m, and distance medley. Between the boys and girls eight of the 10 individuals that competed in an event at state in 2021 are back this spring. 

Other schools joining the Demons include Davenport Assumption, Clear Creek-Amana, Fairfield, Fort Madison, Keokuk, West Burlington/Notre Dame and the host Panthers. 

The top two from each event will receive the automatic bid to next week’s state meet at the Blue Oval. The next eight performances statewide from qualifying meets will also advance with the full list being released tomorrow afternoon. The chance to punch their ticket gets started at 4 p.m. in Mount Pleasant.