Washington Boys Lose Final Conference Game to Burlington

Demons fall 64-56 despite late rally attempt

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Washington Demon boys basketball team dropped their final conference game of the season, losing 64-56 on the road against Burlington. Washington trailed by 10 points at halftime but cut the deficit to 4 in the third quarter before Burlington pulled away again for the victory.

Why it matters

This loss drops Washington's conference record to 4-6 on the season, ending their conference play on a down note. However, the Demons still have two non-conference games remaining to try and build momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

Washington fell behind early, trailing 18-13 after the first quarter and 32-22 at halftime. The Demons were able to cut the deficit to just 4 points in the third quarter, but Burlington responded by pushing the lead back out, ultimately winning 64-56. Kael Williams led Washington with 20 points, while Nic Stone had 12 and Rajan Roth added 11.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 17, 2026.
  • Washington finishes conference play at 4-6 on the season.

The players

Kael Williams

The leading scorer for Washington in the game, with 20 points.

Nic Stone

Scored 12 points for the Demons in the loss.

Rajan Roth

Added 11 points for Washington.

Burlington Greyhounds

The opposing team, who improved to 12-7 overall and 8-2 in conference play with the win.

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What’s next

Washington will wrap up the regular season this week with a pair of non-conference games, first at West Liberty on Tuesday and then hosting Class 3A #8 Solon on Thursday.

The takeaway

While the Demons were unable to complete the comeback against Burlington, this loss provides an opportunity for the team to regroup and finish the regular season strong before entering postseason play.