Balanced attack, dominant defense carry Brush past John F. Kennedy, 70–45

LYNDHURST, Ohio — Charles F. Brush High School closed the regular season with a statement win Saturday night, using a fast start and interior dominance to roll past John F. Kennedy 70–45 in boys basketball.

The decisive stretch came early, as the Arcs used back-to-back three-pointers from senior guard Khalil Dudley and five first-quarter points from forward Braylon Davis to seize control. Brush turned those early buckets into a double-digit cushion it would not relinquish, pushing the tempo, attacking the lane and forcing the Eagles into difficult shots throughout the first half.

Davis powered the Arcs’ offense with a team-high 15 points and six rebounds, going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field. The frontcourt production set the tone for a dominant night inside, where Brush outscored John F. Kennedy 40–20 in the paint. The Arcs continually slipped cutters to the rim, finished through contact and converted second-chance opportunities generated by relentless work on the glass.

Guard Javion Sanderson joined Davis in double figures with 13 points, providing balance on the perimeter and in transition. With Dudley stretching the defense early from beyond the arc and Sanderson attacking closeouts, the Arcs spread the floor and opened driving lanes that fueled their interior advantage. Brush’s depth showed as multiple players contributed to scoring runs in both halves, keeping pressure on the Eagles’ defense.

Defensively, Brush delivered one of its most complete efforts of the season. The Arcs held John F. Kennedy to just 33 percent shooting from the field, closing out hard on the perimeter while still walling off the lane. Active hands and team rotations limited clean looks and helped secure 22 offensive rebounds on the other end, repeatedly extending possessions and wearing down the Eagles.

The rebounding edge was particularly evident on missed free throws and long jumpers, where Brush’s guards and wings crashed down to support the front line. Those extra opportunities often led to kick-out threes or quick put-backs, turning what could have been empty trips into points that stretched the lead. By the fourth quarter, the combination of paint scoring, second-chance points and consistent stops had put the game out of reach.

With the 70–45 victory, Brush finishes the regular season at 14–8, carrying momentum into Monday’s playoff opener against Lakeside. Riding a defense that has shown the ability to limit opponents’ efficiency and a frontcourt that can control the interior, the Arcs enter the postseason with confidence and a clear formula for success on both ends of the floor.