PITMAN, NJ --- Montclair State University senior forward Kylie Prendergast (Livingston, NJ/Livingston) has been named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Year to headline an impressive slate of award winners and all-conference honorees.
 
Additionally, Montclair State junior Shannon Mullins (Paramus, NJ/Paramus) was tabbed Midfielder of the Year; Rowan University junior Julianna Giordano (Millville, NJ/Millville) was named Defensive Player of the Year; Montclair State sophomore Salange Bell (Montclair, NJ/Montclair Kimberley Academy) is the Goalkeeper of the Year; Montclair State freshman Carly Guzzardo (Marlboro, NJ/Marlboro) is the Rookie of the Year; and Montclair State's head coach Patrick Naughter and his staff were tabbed the Joe Russo Coaching Staff of the Year.
 
In total, 47 student-athletes earned all-conference recognition for the fall 2025 season. All-conference and major award selections were determined by a vote of the league's head coaches and were based on conference-only performances.
 
Prendergast, a four-time First Team All-Conference selection and two-time Offensive Player of the Week, capped her brilliant career with another dominant offensive performance. In conference play, she recorded 22 points on nine goals and four assists, leading Montclair State's potent attack. The senior forward fired 25 shots with 18 on goal and recorded three game-winning goals in nine conference games. Prendergast's consistent ability to create scoring chances and finish opportunities made her the focal point of one of the conference's most explosive offenses.
 
Mullins, a former NJAC Rookie of the Year, put together a spectacular season to earn Midfielder of the Year honors with elite offensive production from the midfield. In conference play, the junior tallied 15 points on seven goals and one assist, leading all NJAC midfielders in conference-only scoring. Her 32 conference shots with 14 on goal both ranked first among midfielders as well. Mullins was credited with a game-winning goal in the Red Hawks’ win over Kean. Her constant pressure and box-to-box energy made her a threat every time she touched the ball.
 
Giordano concludes another outstanding season as a four-time All-Conference honoree and three-time First Team selection, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors. The junior back anchored a Rowan defense that allowed just four goals in nine conference games while posting a .765 team save percentage, the best in the NJAC. In conference play, Giordano contributed nine points on three goals and three assists, adding a game-winning goal to her defensive excellence. A three-time NJAC Defensive Player of the Week, she led a Rowan squad that went unbeaten in NJAC play and earned the No. 2 seed in the NJAC tournament.
 
Bell earned Goalkeeper of the Year honors for the second time in her career with sensational statistics. In conference play, the sophomore posted a 0.70 goals against average with an .854 save percentage, making 35 saves while recording four shutouts and compiling a perfect 7-0-2 record. Bell helped anchor a Montclair State defense that allowed just six goals in nine conference games. She was a Week 3 NJAC Goalkeeper of the Week.
 
Guzzardo made an immediate impact as a freshman, earning NJAC Rookie of the Year honors with an impressive debut season. She was a key part of a Montclair State defense that allowed just six goals in nine conference games with an .854 team save percentage, second-highest in the NJAC. In conference play, the back recorded six points on six assists, demonstrating terrific playmaking ability from the defensive position. She earned Week 9 NJAC Rookie of the Week honors.
 
Naughter along with assistants Erin Sullivan and Nicole Carbone guided Montclair State to a spectacular season, earning Joe Russo Coaching Staff of the Year honors. The coaching staff developed a well-balanced team that excelled on both sides of the ball, with multiple players earning major awards and all-conference recognition. In conference play, Montclair State posted a 7-0-2 record while scoring 29 goals and allowing just six. The Red Hawks won the NJAC regular season title and earned the top seed in the NJAC tournament.
 
 

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FIRST TEAM
Name	School	Yr.	Pos.	Hometown/High School
Alyssa Alfano#	TCNJ	JR	F	East Hanover, NJ/Hanover Park
Olivia Giordano~*%	Rowan	SR	F	Millville, NJ/Millville
Isabell Kronow	Montclair State	SO	F	Branchburg, NJ/Somerville
Kylie Prendergast~*%	Montclair State	SR	F	Livingston, NJ/Livingston
Shannon Mullins	Montclair State	JR	M	Paramus, NJ/Paramus
Lianna SanFelice~^%	Rowan	SR	M	Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Regional
Emily Schuler#	Montclair State	SR	M	Staten Island, NY/Tottenville
Sara Wiedeman%	Rowan	JR	M	Haddon Township, NJ/Haddon Township
MaKala Baker	Rowan	SO	D	Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown
Julianna Giordano~^%	Rowan	JR	D	Millville, NJ/Millville
Aria Hicks	Montclair State	JR	D	Clark, NJ/Union Catholic
Kyanah-Belle Jean-Louis	NJCU	SO	D	Montréal, QC/Washington Township (NJ)
Salange Bell%	Montclair State	SO	G	Montclair, NJ/Montclair Kimberley Academy
SECOND TEAM
Name	School	Yr.	Pos.	Hometown/High School
Mackenzie Albert	Montclair State	SR	F	Nutley, NJ/Nutley
Emily Karlicki	Rutgers-Newark	SO	F	Bayonne, NJ/Bayonne
Angela Oliveto	Rowan	SO	F	Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown
Logan Shaw#	Stockton	SR	F	Hainesport, NJ/Rancocas Valley
Nyrohah Alvarenga&+$	NJCU	SR	M	North Bergen, NJ/High Tech
Caroline Freer	TCNJ	JR	M	Mountainside, NJ/Governor Livingston
Makayla Jaffe	Stockton	JR	M	Middletown, NJ/Middletown South
Maggie Murphy	TCNJ	SO	M	Blauvelt, NY/Albertus Magnus
Isabella Charles	TCNJ	FR	D	Edison, NJ/Edison
Erin Clark&+$	William Paterson	SR	D	Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley
Carly Guzzardo	Montclair State	FR	D	Marlboro, NJ/Marlboro
Gianna Patitucci<#	Rutgers-Camden	SR	D	Millville, NJ/Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Giselle Lizardi	Rutgers-Camden	FR	G	Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial
HONORABLE MENTION
Name	School	Yr.	Pos.	Hometown/High School
Vielka Fernandez	Rutgers-Newark	JR	F	Elizabeth, NJ/Halsey
Carly Gleason	Kean	JR	F	Long Valley, NJ/West Morris Central
Christina Jimenez	William Paterson	JR	F	Bayville, NJ/Central Regional
Ari Keily	TCNJ	SR	F	Manalapan, NJ/Manalapan
Ella Petrosh#	Kean	SO	F	Egg Harbor City, NJ/Holy Spirit
Isabella Ramirez	NJCU	FR	F	Elmwood Park, NJ/Elmwood Park
Maria Castillo	Rutgers-Newark	SR	M	Elizabeth, NJ/Frank J. Cicarell Academy
Katelyn Greiner	Kean	SO	M	Clementon, NJ/Highland Regional
Stephanie Monroe	Kean	FR	M	Marlton, NJ/Cherokee
Ava Morales	Rowan	SR	M	Old Bridge, NJ/Old Bridge
Abby Najdzinowicz$	TCNJ	SR	M	Tinton Falls, NJ/Red Bank Catholic
Kylee Reissek$	Stockton	JR	M	Newfield, NJ/Delsea Regional
Mariana Valencia	Rutgers-Newark	SR	M	Bayonne, NJ/County Prep
Meghan Gorman	Rutgers-Camden	FR	D	Gloucester City, NJ/Gloucester City
Aubrey Gulbin	NJCU	SO	D	Scotch Plains, NJ/Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Mia Santana	Ramapo	SR	D	Netcong, NJ/Lenape Regional
Riley Schoka	Stockton	SR	D	West Creek, NJ/Southern Regional
Amelia Shappell	Stockton	SO	D	Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany
J’nyyah Young	Rutgers-Newark	SO	D	Scotch Plains, NJ/Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Leah Edinger	Rowan	FR	G	Philadelphia, PA/Nazareth Academy
Sophia Mannino~#	NJCU	SR	G	Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township

 

KEY:
% - First Team All-Conference 2024
# - Second Team All-Conference 2024
$ - Honorable Mention 2024
~ - First Team All-Conference 2023
& - Second Team All-Conference 2023
< - Honorable Mention 2023
* - First Team All-Conference 2022
^ - Second Team All-Conference 2022
+ - Honorable Mention 2022