Pella Boys Basketball Team Hosts Washington in Substate Semifinals

The Dutch look to continue their quest for a return to the state tournament.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The #4 ranked Pella boys basketball team will host Washington in the substate semifinals tonight. Pella quickly eliminated Fairfield in the opening round, while Washington knocked off Burlington just 10 days after losing to them. The Demons are led by junior Nic Stone and seniors Drew Conrad and Rajan Roth.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams with strong seasons looking to advance to the state tournament. Pella is the higher ranked team but Washington has proven it can pull off upsets, making this an intriguing postseason clash.

The details

Pella, the #4 team in 3A, cruised past Fairfield 81-41 in the opening round. Washington, meanwhile, knocked off Burlington 53-50 just 10 days after falling to the Grayhounds. The Demons are led by junior Nic Stone (15.4 PPG), and seniors Drew Conrad (13.5 PPG) and Rajan Roth (12.8 PPG).

  • The game tips off tonight at 7:00 PM.
  • Pella defeated Fairfield 81-41 in the opening round on Monday.

The players

Nic Stone

A junior who leads Washington in scoring at 15.4 points per game.

Drew Conrad

A senior who averages 13.5 points per game for Washington.

Rajan Roth

A senior who scores 12.8 points per game for the Demons.

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What’s next

The winner of tonight's game will advance to the substate final on Saturday.

The takeaway

This matchup features two teams with strong seasons looking to punch their ticket to the state tournament, with Pella as the higher ranked team but Washington having proven it can pull off upsets.