Early in her career Brainna played for Paramount . She transferred to Metro for her 18 season. During her high school career her middle play led Riverside to the Class D state championship. The year before they were runners-up, losing only in the finals of the Class 5 state championship.

Brianna runs the quick tempo sets well. Despite her 6’2″ height she still has the quickness to move from pin to pin to generate a block. Her approach jump reaches the 10’2″ level. Someone you don’t really notice in the middle until you have been rejected by her for a third time.

Brianna has committed to Virginia Tech

Last year Riverside lost to First Colonial in the finals of the state championship. It was their only loss of the season. They started out slow with Brianna and Syndey Ray having trouble connecting with the tempo sets and the pin hitters struggling to keep the ball in the court.

This year the Rams seemed focused to erase those memories from last year. With the addition of Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS/OH Riverside | 2026 State #38 Nation VA on the right side and Brianna and Sydney connecting in the middle, along with Gabriella Vizek Gabriella Vizek 6'0" | MB Riverside | 2026 State VA . Kellam was no match for Riverside.

It was a block party as the Kellam hitters had trouble hitting it past the Rams block of Brianna Holladay Brianna Holladay 6'2" | MB Riverside | 2025 State VA and Gabriella Vizek Gabriella Vizek 6'0" | MB Riverside | 2026 State VA .

One of the keys to success for Riverside is how well Sydney Ray Sydney Ray 5'8" | S Riverside | 2026 State VA and Brianna are in synch with the quick tempo sets. Last year they struggled early to find their timing and found themselves down early. This year they hope for a better connection. This makes it easier for the pins to succeed.

Brianna won the player of the year for Region 5D. The Virginia Tech commit excels at blocking but also plays a key offensive role for the Rams. While they also have Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS/OH Riverside | 2026 State #38 Nation VA to hit right side, the success of the middle attack takes a lot of pressure off the pins. The Rams are fortunate to have two quality middles in Brianna and junior Gabriella Vizek Gabriella Vizek 6'0" | MB Riverside | 2026 State VA .