Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Haltom

Buffalos

Previous 3 Games

12/09/25 @ North Mesquite	45-42
12/06/25 vs Southlake Carroll	59-58
12/05/25 vs Timber Creek	70-65

Haltom took a 29-point defeat the last time they faced off against North Mesquite, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Buffalos skirted past the Stallions 45-42. Winning may never get old, but the Buffalos sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

North Mesquite lost on Tuesday despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Mason Adams, who posted 11 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Marquel Mouton, who earned eight points along with six boards and three steals.

Haltom's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for North Mesquite, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Haltom will face off against Lake Country Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Buffalos will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 59.37 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for North Mesquite, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Samuell at 8:00 p.m. on the 19th. This will be the Stallions' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.