Washington junior Andrew Waite rides West Liberty’s Justis Dengler during the regional dual tournament at Washington High School. Photo by KCII’s Sally Hart.

While the entire squad is competing for a state title today, four members of the No. 7 Washington Demon wrestling team will spend the rest of the week vying for an individual state title.

Three juniors and one freshman will represent Washington Community Schools at tomorrow’s 2016 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. The Demons fighting for an individual state championship include: Andrew Waite (JR; 126), Austin Hazelett (JR; 138), Trey Van Weelden (JR; 152), and Tristan Westphal-Edwards (FR; 160). Waite is a three-time state qualifier, Van Weelden is heading to Des Moines for a second straight season, while Hazelett and Westphal-Edwards are competing at the Well for the first time.

Waite (34-12 overall) is slated to open up against Solon junior Ben Carr (40-8 overall) in the 126 pound weight division. Van Weelden (45-2 overall) begins against Central Decatur’s Kade Kelso (47-10 overall). Hazelett’s debut at the state tournament starts with a bout against Clear Lake’s Ryan Leisure (43-1 overall). Finally, Westphal-Edwards opens against Independence’s Jake Juhl (41-5 overall).

First grapples of the Class 2A state wrestling tournament begin at 6 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. Listen to tomorrow’s sports page for first round results.