Christopher Newport University

2025 - Freshman Season - Saw immediate playing time while making a smooth transition to college during her first year with the Captains ... Took part in 18 games and ranked second among all freshmen with 267 minutes of work ... Appeared in all three outings during the NCAA Tournament while helping the team advance to the Final Four for the second time in program history ... Played 19 minutes in the opening round against No. 17 Lynchburg on November 15 before seeing four in the 1-0 win over No. 5 Salisbury in the NCAA Quarterfinals on November 16 ... Reached double-figures with 10 minutes in the Final Four against No. 6 Tufts on November 21 as well ... Played at least 10 minutes in 16 of her appearances, including a season-high 28 during a win at No. 10 Stevens on September 28 ... Saw time in eight of the squad's nine battles against nationally-ranked competition during the year, including 11 minutes in the epic 2-1 double-overtime triumph against No. 3 Salisbury on October 8 ... Excelled on the defensive side throughout the year and helped the squad set a new single-season record with 14 shutouts ... Had a hand in 13 of those blankings, including the first six games of her career ... Helped the Captains finish the year ranked first in the NCAA in scoring defense with a 0.39 goals-against-average, which was the ninth-best rate in Division III history ... Also shined in the classroom and was named an NFHCA National Scholar of Distinction ... Secured a spot on the organization's National All-Academic Squad for her scholarly endeavors as well.

At Nansemond River - Secured four letters while hauling in awards for her work with the Warriors ... Was a three-time All-State selection, including a first-team pick as a senior ... Also earned four All-Region accolades while garnering first-team nods during each of her final three campaigns ... Helped guide the squad to four straight district crowns, three regional titles, and the 2024 VHSL Class 5 State Championship ... Competed on the club circuit with TCOYO Hockey.

Personal - Brylee Grace Johnston is the daughter of Brian and Brooke Johnston ... Has a younger sister, Brayden ... Member of the National Honor Society and National Beta Club ... Majoring in electrical engineering.