Basketball Game Preview: Halifax County Comets vs. Person Rockets

Halifax County has won four straight games at home, while Person has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Halifax County Comets will host the Person Rockets at 7:30 p.m.

Halifax County is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since February 12, 2024 on Friday. They lost 75-52 to Tunstall. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Comets came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Trojans are ranked 279th).

Meanwhile, Person strolled past Cedar Ridge with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 56-40.

Halifax County's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Person, their victory bumped their record up to 15-2.

Halifax County lost to Person at home by a decisive 78-59 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Halifax County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.