Basketball Game Preview: HALO Wolfpack vs. Peachtree Academy Panthers

The HALO Wolfpack will face off against the Peachtree Academy Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. HALO has given up an average of 55.7 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

HALO is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They managed a 69-65 victory over Promise Prepatory Academy two weeks ago.

Kenneth Haynes

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11/20/25 vs Promise Prepatory Academy	20
11/18/25 @ New Creation Christian Academy	13
11/14/25 @ Young Americans Christian	10
11/11/25 vs Georgia Force Christian	20
11/01/25 vs Southeastern HomeSchool	10
+ 29 more games

It was another big night for Kenneth Haynes, who dropped a double-double with 27 points and 20 rebounds. He has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more boards the last 34 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Mason Dukes, who shot 45% from the field on his way to 14 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.

HALO was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Peachtree Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 46-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Young Americans Christian on Monday. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Eagles since Monday.

HALO will need to focus on slowing down Liam Abraham, one of several Peachtree Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 12 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Baluta, who put up 11 points and five rebounds.

HALO's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Peachtree Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

HALO won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, slipping by Peachtree Academy 54-53. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Panthers' Noah Rodriguez, who almost dropped a double-double with 25 points and nine boards. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for the Wolfpack to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.