General Information 

Name of School - East Lincoln High School 
Address - 6471 Highway 73 East Denver, NC 28037
Founded - 1967 
Enrollment - 1,095 Students 
Mascot - Mustangs
School Colors - Forest Green, Orange, and White 
Conference - Western Foothills 3A
Principal - Dr. Nathan McLean
Assistant Principal - Mr. Delbert Lambert
Assistant Principal - Mr. Josh Van Eseltine
Dean of Students: Nichole Caroniti
Athletic Director - Coach Chris Matile
Athletic Trainer - Rachel Jenkins   
Director of Social Media: Cassidy Ashley
School Phone - (704) 736-1860
School Fax - (704) 483-6751
Basketball Phone - (704) 736-1860 Extension 25601
School Website - East Lincoln High School
Team Website - Mustang Basketball 
Team Email - Chip Ashley

Coaching Staff

Head Coach - Jon Hancock (Mars Hill College - 1988) - Email - jonathan.hancock@lincoln.k12.nc.us 

Associate Head Coach - Chip Ashley (Erskine College - 1987) - Email - cashley@lincoln.k12.nc.us

Head JV and Assistant Varsity Coach - Eric Ginkel (Western Governors University - 2022)

Assistant Varsity and JV Coach - Reggie Perry (Brevard College - 2004)

Assistant Varsity and JV Coach - Dave Vandenberg (Western Michigan University - 2002)  

Manager - 

Team Information

Overall Record from 1967-2023: 849-569 (.600 Winning %) 
2022-2023 Overall Record: 20-7 
Western Foothills 3A Finish: 10-4 (Runner-ups)
Postseason Play: Lost Sectional Quarterfinals to Dudley Panthers
Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3 
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/5

19 Years of Excellence

406-124 Overall Record (.766 Winning %)

19 Straight Years in the Playoffs

16 of 19 Years with at least 1 Win in the Playoffs

14 Years with 20 or More Wins in a Season

7 Conference Championships

7 Conference Tournament Championships

4 Christmas Tournament Championships

6 Sectional Championships

2 Regional Runner-ups

2 Regional Championships

2 State Runner-ups

Yearly Record