Senior libero Brianna Ayala Brianna Ayala 5'2" | DS/L/OH Mater Academy East | 2027 NV delivered a strong performance with minimal mistakes. She kept balls alive and stood out in serve receive, with many of her passes reaching the setter’s target area and giving her team more options on offense. Her consistent serving was another highlight. She recorded multiple aces during the match. Ayala put together extended runs at the service line, giving her team repeated scoring opportunities.

Brianna Ayala, a senior libero for Mater East, kept rallies alive against Sierra Vista by digging hard-driven balls deep in the court and reacting quickly to attacks through the middle. She stayed on the move, getting under balls that looked headed for the floor, and handled serve receive well. Ayala also put pressure on Sierra Vista from the service line. Her best sequence came when she chased down a ball off the court and sent it over the net, then recovered in time to dig Sierra Vista’s next attack.

Brianna Ayala Brianna Ayala 5'2" | DS/L/OH Mater Academy East | 2027 NV is smart, quick, and deadly with a pass. She covers the court against tips and attacks, reading the opposing team’s offense quickly. When she’s not digging, she’s moving around the court to cover her teammates. Her serve is also one of her most reliable contributions, thanks to her consistency. She is ready to continue to contribute as a Libero come playoff time.

Brianna Ayala Brianna Ayala 5'2" | DS/L/OH Mater Academy East | 2027 NV is a Senior Libero that brings a very quiet platform, constant movement, and her court coverage is sound. Watching Brianna move to all corners of the court to ensure the ball stays in play, affirmed that she will give every effort to work for her team. She prioritizes the first touch for serves into her zone, and she displays sound hitter coverage while moving seamlessly during her teams transition for attacks. Brianna communicated often prior to the serve & executed sound passing to the box, and her growth as a Libero is propelled by the work ethic of her team and leadership of her coaches. She will continue to be a driving force and catalyst for the Knights to have a successful season.

– Anthony Jones (Prep Dig Nevada Scout)

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Brianna is a do-it-all defender who can play libero or DS and just refuses to let plays die. She strategically swings from the back row instead of sending free balls, keeps rallies aggressive, and will sacrifice her body to keep the ball off the floor. She takes hard hits, extends rallies, and brings a dependable, gritty presence every time she steps on the court.

–Kantessa Bryant-Miller @prepdignv