Pisgah Lady Eagles 2025-26 Season Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pisgah Lady Eagles Season Preview | 2025–26</strong><br><em>2A State Championship Defenders | Tradition. Toughness. Titles.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pisgah Lady Eagles have built a dynasty of dominance under <strong>8-time State Championship Head Coach Carey Ellison</strong>, and the 2025–26 campaign promises to be another chapter in their storied legacy. Coming off yet another <strong>2A State Championship</strong>, Pisgah enters the new season with experience, chemistry, and a hunger to defend their crown. Senior leaders <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='981035' first='Campbell' last='Barron']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1090905' first='Paisley' last='Patalas']</strong> anchor a roster loaded with shooting, grit, and defensive pride — the trademarks of Ellison's teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leaders of the Flight</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["981035"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6907a8a77c31e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='981035' first='Campbell' last='Barron'] (5'9” Guard, Class of 2026)</strong> — The reigning <strong>2A Player of the Year</strong> and <strong>ASWA First Team All-State</strong> selection returns as the engine of this championship unit. A <strong>1,500-point scorer with over 500 rebounds</strong>, Barron brings a rare combination of leadership, shot-making, and competitiveness. Her ability to score from all three levels while rebounding and defending at a high clip makes her one of the premier players in Alabama regardless of classification.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1090905"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6907a8a77c3a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1090905' first='Paisley' last='Patalas'] (5'5” Guard, Class of 2026)</strong> — A steady hand at the point, Patalas is the connector who keeps Pisgah's offense humming. A <strong>1,000-point scorer</strong>, she blends playmaking with poise, always looking to set up teammates while applying relentless ball pressure on defense. Her leadership alongside Barron forms one of the state's most experienced and balanced backcourts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Supporting Cast Stepping Into the Spotlight</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ella Grace Samples ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pisgah High","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6907a8a77c481"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Ella Grace Samples (5'7” Guard, Class of 2027)</strong> — Known for her <strong>three-point shooting and defensive anticipation</strong>, Samples spaces the floor and makes timely plays on both ends. Her ability to read the game continues to make her an emerging weapon in Ellison's system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Addison Jeffery ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pisgah ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6907a8a77c539"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Addison Jeffery (5'8” Guard, Class of 2026)</strong> — A tough, reliable two-way guard, Jeffery provides <strong>shooting, rebounding, and defensive intensity</strong>. Her willingness to do the dirty work complements Pisgah's stars and gives the team an edge in high-pressure moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1039013"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6907a8a77c59a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228310' first='Taylor' last='Bell'] (5'9” Guard, Class of 2027)</strong> — Bell brings length and activity on the perimeter, with a knack for <strong>knocking down perimeter shots and defending multiple positions</strong>. Her continued development adds depth and versatility to an already well-rounded rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pisgah doesn't rebuild — they reload. With championship experience, battle-tested seniors, and a group of young guards ready to make their mark, the Lady Eagles enter the 2025–26 season once again as the team to beat in Class 2A. Under Coach Ellison's leadership, the expectations haven't changed: <strong>defend, rebound, and play championship basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->