Istre is a long, skilled wing with real two-way upside. At 6’0”, she has the size to play inside, but her guard skills allow her to handle the ball, attack from the perimeter, and create mismatches. She is comfortable putting the ball on the floor, finishing through contact, and using her length to score over smaller defenders.

Defensively, she brings major value. Her size, timing, and activity allow her to guard multiple positions, contest shots, rebound, and jump passing lanes. She has already been recognized publicly for her perimeter defense, speed, strength, and athleticism.

Her production is also showing up. She earned Class 2A All-State honorable mention recognition and has been highlighted for strong performances, including double-double type outings with scoring, rebounding, blocks, steals, and perimeter shooting.

Ella Istre Ella Istre 6'0" | SF/SG Lake Arthur | 2029 State LA , who wears jersey number 33, is a small forward for the Lake Arthur High School Lady Tigers. Ella is a formidable presence both in the paint and from mid-range, utilizing her excellent footwork and court awareness. Standing at 6 feet tall, she effectively uses her size, skills, and resilience to drive to the basket and score forcefully at the rim. Defensively, Ella is equally impactful, consistently attentive to the ball, intercepting careless passes for easy coast-to-coast scores, protecting the rim with blocked shots, and applying strong on-ball pressure. She consistently achieves double-doubles. Ella reached a significant career milestone by scoring 1,000 points as a freshman and has been playing varsity since the 7th grade. During the 2025-2026 season, Ella averaged 20 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2 blocks per game. She is recognized as a 1st Team player in Division 6-2A.