East Limestone is Coming — Built Different, Built to Win

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">East Limestone High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Class 5A Area 16&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Head Coach: Jake Moran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Last Season Record: 24-6&nbsp;(According to maxpreps.com)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: easthoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @coachmoran12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Key Players:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472342' first='Coleby' last='Davis']</strong> (6'3/SG/'27/East Limestone)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: colebydavis_0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Coleby is a skilled and confident three-level scorer who can impact the game in multiple ways. He is comfortable hitting shots from deep, operating in the midrange, and attacking the rim with purpose. His high basketball IQ allows him to read defenses and make the right play, while his relentless motor keeps him engaged on both ends of the floor. Coleby sets the tone for his team with his energy and competitiveness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Chris Fitts</strong> (6'3/F/East Limestone)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chris is a physical forward who thrives around the rim and embraces contact. He competes with a high motor and has a strong desire to win every possession. Offensively, he can stretch the floor with his shooting ability and use his athleticism to finish through defenders. His blend of toughness and versatility gives East Limestone a reliable inside-out presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Charlie Eslick</strong> (6'5/PF/'26/East Limestone)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: C.eslick2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Charlie is a skilled forward with playmaking ability and strong basketball instincts. He operates as a point-forward at times, as he shows the vision to find open teammates and make smart decisions in half-court sets. His high basketball IQ, combined with his unselfishness and versatility, makes him a key piece in the Indians' system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Key Role Players to Watch:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kayne Myers</strong> (6'3/F/East Limestone)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kayne provides a physical interior presence and the ability to step out and knock down shots from the perimeter. His toughness and stretch ability will make him an important contributor in multiple lineups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Zay Sales</strong> (5'9/G/East Limestone)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Zay brings defensive intensity and energy on the perimeter. He is a strong on-ball defender who takes pride in pressuring guards and creating turnovers, while also being a reliable ball-handler on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Returning Starters:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Charlie Eslick (F/12th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2472342' first='Coleby' last='Davis'] (G/11th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>New Additions:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Lonnie Dunbar (G/11th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Adam Smith (G/10th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Brodie McCutcheon (G/12th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Braxton Robison (F/10th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2420397' first='Mario' last='Johnson'] (C/11th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>What To Expect From The Indians This Season:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Expect East Limestone to play with purpose, unity, and toughness. The Indians aim to be the most unselfish and hardest-working team on the court each night. Their players fully buy into the program's culture and trust one another to execute and compete at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>What Will It Take for The Indians To Win State?</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Consistency will be the key. If the Indians can sustain their best basketball for the full 32 minutes, their combination of effort, chemistry, and skill gives them a legitimate chance to compete with, and beat, any team they face.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->