The Brush Lady Arcs were dealt a double-shot of misfortune entering the 2025–26 season. First came the news that All-Ohio junior point guard Chaniyra McDowell-Isaacs—the team's on-court quarterback—would miss the entire year after suffering two torn knee ligaments. While the blow was significant, Brush still felt secure knowing Samiyah "Tookie" Lyles, a tough, gritty competitor, was ready to assume the role.

Then, it happened again.

Lyles went down in fall practice with a torn knee ligament of her own, leaving a state semifinal program suddenly without its top two point guards. At that crossroads, head coach Demarris Winters and his veteran-laden roster faced a choice: dwell on what was lost, or adopt a "next lady up" mindset and lean even harder on proven All-Ohio talent Tati and Nylah Mason, Jakayln Brown, and Juliana Ferreira.

They chose the latter—and into the spotlight stepped sophomore Addi Harris.

On Tuesday night at Welser Gym, Harris delivered a breakthrough performance, leading Brush to a convincing 68–50 win over Warrensville Heights and announcing herself as more than just a steady hand at the controls.

After managing games quietly and efficiently through the Lady Arcs' 10–2 start, Harris put her stamp on this one early. The diminutive spark plug drilled three three-pointers in the opening quarter, personally outscoring the Tigers 9–6 as Brush surged to a 17–6 lead. By halftime, the advantage had ballooned to 35–17, with Harris setting the tone and the Arcs dictating pace on both ends.

Tatiana Mason provided second-quarter reinforcement, scoring seven of her 21 game-high points in the opening half, while Nylah Mason chipped in four. Warrensville Heights stayed afloat largely through Aadrianna Moses, who scored seven before the break, but consistent offense was hard to find against Brush's pressure.

The Lady Arcs showed no interest in letting up after intermission. Brown and Nylah Mason added four points apiece in the third quarter, while Harris and Ferreira each knocked down a three-pointer as Winters urged his team to keep its foot firmly on the accelerator. Tiger guard Skyler Ballard briefly found a rhythm, attacking the lane and scoring 10 points in the third, but Brush still carried a commanding 53–29 lead into the final eight minutes.

The highlight moment came in the fourth quarter when Harris buried her fifth three-pointer of the night, igniting the Welser crowd. The shot pushed her to a career-high 20 points and set a new personal best for made threes in a game. For a player tasked with filling enormous shoes this season, it felt like a meaningful moment—not just for Harris, but for a team still redefining itself.

While one game does not define a season, Harris' emergence adds a new dimension to a Brush lineup that already commands defensive attention. With Tati Mason leading all scorers, Nylah Mason drawing constant focus despite a quieter nine-point night, Brown anchoring the paint, and Ferreira contributing eight points on the wing, Harris' scoring threat could ease double-teams and further unlock an already potent offense.

Brush also won the details. Both teams attempted 19 free throws, but the Lady Arcs converted 12 to Warrensville's seven. Their swarming traps and timely double-teams fueled transition opportunities and disrupted the Tigers' rhythm throughout the night.

Ballard finished with 16 points to lead Warrensville Heights, while Moses added 11, but the Tigers struggled to generate consistent offense against Brush's defensive intensity.

The win marked Brush's ninth in its last 10 games and reinforced its dominance at Welser Gym, where the Lady Arcs are now 5–0. They are also 3–0 on the road and 3–2 on neutral courts, underscoring their ability to win in any setting.
Brush will look to keep its home record spotless when it hosts Columbus Africentric on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., before heading to Sunbury on Sunday to face Big Walnut and then Millersburg on Monday for a neutral-site matchup with Mount Notre Dame.