Another slow start hindered the Washington Demon girls’ basketball team (3-8) Tuesday. As heard live on KCII FM 106.1 and KCIIRadio.com, the Demons welcomed the Muscatine Muskies (6-8) to Washington High School for a non-conference tilt. Washington was outscored 14-2 in the game’s first eight minutes and dropped the contest, 55-34.

Washington recorded 13 points by halftime, and added 21 in the second half. The Demons converted 14 of 18 free throw attempts. Isabel Bailey led Washington with 12 points, making seven of her 10 free throw shots. Brooke Stout added seven points, going three for four at the line. Abby Rusch poured in a game-high 19 points to lead Muscatine to victory.

The loss drops Washington’s record to 3-8 overall. The Washington boys’ basketball team picked up their third win of the season last night, defeating the Davis County Mustangs in Bloomfield, 63-56. Mason Rich led Washington with 21 points while John Dillon and Jacob Van Osdol added nine points apiece. The Demons return to Southeast Conference action Friday at home versus the Fairfield Trojans. KCII Sports will have live play-by-play coverage, starting with the Washington Hy-Vee Pregame Show at 5:30 p.m. on KCII FM 106.1. The doubleheader will also stream live on KCIIRadio.com and on the KCII mobile app.