Red Bay Tigers: Young Core Growing Into Contenders

Red Bay High School   Class 2A Area 10     Head Coach: John Torisky   Last Season Record: 19-10 (According to maxpreps.com)   Key Players:   [player_tooltip player_id='2194652' first='Khalil' last='Luster'] (6' 8/F/'28/Red Bay HS)   IG: khalil_oneal   X: @KhalilLuster   Khalil has emerged as a skilled and versatile interior presence. He can score at all three levels, as he does a good job finishing around the rim, knocking down midrange jumpers, and even stepping out to hit shots beyond the arc, which is one of the brightest spots of his offensive arsenal. For his size, he handles the ball impressively well and makes smart decisions when creating off the bounce. On the glass, he is a constant threat, especially crashing the offensive boards. His growth and maturation since last season has been evident in his consistent play throughout the spring and summer.   Jaxon Vinson (6'3/F/'28/Red Bay)   IG: jaxon.vinson.9   Jaxon brings strength, physicality, and a relentless motor to the floor. His versatility allows him to guard multiple positions, while his toughness fuels his competitiveness on both ends. He adds value as an extra rebounder and energizer, providing the Tigers with consistent effort, intensity, and defensive versatility.   Landyn Lewey (6'0/G/'26/Red Bay)   IG: landyn.lewey   Landyn is a lockdown perimeter defender who thrives at pressuring opposing ball-handlers. Offensively, he is explosive off the bounce and finishes well at the rim, while also being a reliable shooter from three-point range. His two-way ability makes him a valuable scoring and defensive option for Red Bay.   Key Role Players to Watch:   Bryant Harris (6'4/F/'26/Red Bay)   Bryant is one of the Tigers' top three-point shooters. His positional size and length make him effective on both ends of the floor, particularly defensively where he can switch across multiple positions. His shooting ability stretches defenses, giving the Tigers another perimeter weapon.   Jaxson Swann (5'10/PG/'27/Red Bay)   IG: jaxson_swann   Jaxson will handle significant responsibility as one of Red Bay's primary ball-handlers. He is a poised and aggressive lead guard, who competes defensively and shows leadership on the floor. His ability to organize the offense while still bringing toughness will be vital for the Tigers.   Returning Starters:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2194652' first='Khalil' last='Luster'] (F/10th Grade)</li>   <li class="has-medium-font-size">Jaxon Vinson (F/10th Grade)</li> </ul>   New Additions:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Conner Nichols (G/ 11th Grade)</li>   <li class="has-medium-font-size">Jayce Jackson (F/11th Grade)</li> </ul>   What To Expect From The Tigers This Season:   The Tigers will lean on their unselfish style of play, emphasizing ball movement and high-percentage shot selection. Much of the offense will run through [player_tooltip player_id='2194652' first='Khalil' last='Luster'], who forces defensive help and opens opportunities for others. Rebounding and solid man-to-man defense remain at the core of their identity, but with added depth this season, they plan to push the tempo and play faster on both ends of the floor.   What Will It Take for The Tigers To Win State?   Coach Torisky believes the formula is simple: stay healthy, continue building chemistry, and play to their collective strengths. If those pieces fall into place, along with a little luck, the Tigers have the talent and toughness to make a serious run at the blue map in Birmingham.

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