Brookdale's Jillian Fay Honored As Region 19 NGWSD Athlete Of The Year

Lincroft, NJ - Brookdale Community College softball shortstop Jillian Fay added another defining moment to her already exceptional career as she was honored among twenty-six female student-athletes at the inaugural Region 19 Women In Sports Banquet at Middlesex College in Edison, New Jersey. The February celebration recognized standouts across the 2024–2025 cycle, and Fay's selection as the NJCAA Region 19 National Girls and Women In Sports Female Student-Athlete of the Year for Brookdale Community College was a natural fit for an athlete who has excelled in every arena of collegiate life.

Fay's impact on Brookdale has been unmistakable. A two-year starter at shortstop, she consistently demonstrated leadership, integrity, and a commitment to excellence that lifted not only her own game but the standard of the entire program. Her academic record speaks to the same level of dedication. Jillian maintained a flawless 4.0 GPA while collecting a slate of academic distinctions, including First Team NJCAA All-Academic, All-Region Academic Team, All-GSAC Academic Team, repeated Dean's List recognition, and induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Her performance on the field matched her academic brilliance. Fay was named Region 19 Softball Player of the Year and GSAC Softball Player of the Year while also earning GSAC Player of the Week honors. She secured places on both the First All-Region Team and First All-GSAC Team and capped her season with the prestigious designation of NJCAA First Team All-American as well as the honorable Region 19 John Stauff Female Student-Athlete of the Year Award.