Basketball Game Preview: Highland Tech Rams vs. Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles

By Team Reports Jan 6, 2026, 9:56pm

Basketball Preview: Highland Tech Rams vs. Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles

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Previous 4 Games

11/19/25 - Home54-41 W
12/04/24 - Away50-42 W
11/18/24 - Home62-36 W
12/15/23 - Away67-28 W

Highland Tech has gone a perfect 4-0 against Pinnacle Classical Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Rams just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Highland Tech has given up an average of 54.2 points per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Tuesday, Highland Tech lost to Burns at home by a 60-44 margin. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Pinnacle Classical Academy took a blow against North Gaston last Monday, falling 74-45. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 586th, while the Wildcats are ranked 258th).

Highland Tech will have to contain Braylon Gentry as he made an impact in Pinnacle Classical Academy's last game. He posted 21 points and seven rebounds. Gentry's big performance that afternoon made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Sage Ross was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven boards.

Highland Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.

Highland Tech beat Pinnacle Classical Academy 54-41 in their previous matchup back in November of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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