Jerilyn Johnson (1998)

Johnson turned the 1990-1991 CCRI women’s basketball season into an array of achievements, as a freshman became an All-Region and All-Conference second team.  In that ‘90-’91 season, she gained a national prominence.  The former Central Falls High School standout was a Kodak All-American, earned her name on the all-time leading scorers list, and at that time, she set 12 CCRI records in one year.  she averaged 21.3 points per game and after graduating from CCRI, she took her talents and dedication to Rhode Island College, becoming a two-time All-Little East selection, as well as Athlete of the Year in 1992.  Johnson accomplished all of this while also working full-time.  She was also inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.