Haas endured a tough afternoon shooting the ball, as shots simply didn’t fall. Had he found a rhythm offensively, the outcome may have swung differently, with Lake Forest positioned to potentially pull off the upset against Deerfield. He did connect on his lone three-pointer in the fourth quarter, providing a spark.

Even with an off shooting night, Haas found ways to impact the game. He was active on the glass from the opening tip and stayed engaged throughout, showing consistent effort rebounding. Encouragingly, his scoring struggles didn’t affect his overall presence, as he also displayed passing vision by finding teammates cutting through the defense.

Against tough competition from Loyola and New Trier, Haas proved to be a reliable scoring option. He led the Scouts in scoring in both of the first two games, showing a smooth touch on mid-range pull-ups and controlled handles with either hand to create space. His strength allowed him to absorb contact and finish when attacking the rim.

In the second game against New Trier, Haas came out on fire, knocking down three threes in the first quarter to jump out to an early lead. He also made his presence felt on the glass, securing misses and generating second-chance opportunities. With his scoring versatility and activity on the boards, Haas is poised for a strong junior season.