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Harris 1st out-of-state signing for Barton County women

Harris 1st out-of-state signing for Barton County women

Brandi Harris became the 1st out-of-state signee for new Barton County Community College women's basketball coach Lane Lord. Harris, a 5-7 point guard from Thunderbird High School in Phoenix, Arizona, signed a letter-of-intent to play for the Cougars next season. She will bring with her impressive individual and team success through her high school career, which included a pair of Class 4A state titles in Arizona as well as a runner-up effort her senior season.

Harris was a 4-year starter at the point for Thunderbird High School, scoring 15 points a game her senior season. Harris was a habitual thief on the court, snagging 6 steals per contest as a senior. She also grabbed 4 rebounds a game and handed out 4 assists per contest. Her senior season saw her club turn in a 28-6 mark, losing in the finals of the Class 4A state title game. As a junior, Thunderbird High went 30-2 and captured the state title.

Harris was a participant in the Arizona All-Star game this season and was a McDonald's High School All-American Nominee. She garnered All-State honorable mention status as a junior and senior for Thunderbird High School. Harris was a 1st team All Region pick her senior season after earning a 2nd team All Region selection her junior season.

Coach Lane Lord comments
Brandi is a fundamentally sound point guard who has outstanding leadership skills. She led Thunderbird High School to a 50-8 record her last two years including a state championship her junior year and a runner-up spot her senior year. Her high school team competed in the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions her senior year. Brandi is a fierce competitor who plays tremendous pressure defense. She will be an impact player at Barton County.

Brandi Harris, 5-7, Point Guard
Thunderbird High School Accomplishments
Senior Season
Thunderbird finished 28-6, 4A State Runner-ups
Honorable Mention All State
1st Team All-Region
Arizona All-Star Game participant
McDonald's High School All-American Nominee
15 pts, 4 assts, 4 rebs, 6 stls

Junior Season
Thunderbird finished 30-2, 4A State Champions
Honorable Mention All State
2nd Team All-Region