PEMBROKE – The men's cross country team was lauded for winning its second Peach Belt Conference Championship in four years, while three other teams were recognized for runner-up finishes at their respective conference championship events, to highlight the night at the 2019 Golden Braves on Wednesday evening at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
 
Soccer's Carly Rochelle was decorated with Most Well-Rounded Female Student-Athlete, while basketball's Carson Mounce took home the award on the men's side. Luke Jackson (baseball) and Kaila Crowder (volleyball) were named the Athletic Performance Student-Athletes of the Year for their work in the weightroom.
 
Pembroke native and long-time philanthropist Dr. Ben Hardin was awarded Braves Club Member of the Year honors posthumously, while faculty athletics representative Dr. Kevin Freeman was named the Changing Lives Through Education award recipient.
 
A complete list of Monday evening's award recipients is below. Five traditional awards – the male and female athlete of the year, male and female rookie of the year and the Dan Kenney Coach of the Year – will be presented at the Student-Athlete Welcome Back event in August.
 

2019 Golden Braves Awards
Athletic Performance Male Student-Athlete of the Year	Luke Jackson, Baseball
Athletic Performance Female Student-Athlete of the Year	Kaila Crowder, Volleyball
Athletic Training Male Comeback Athlete of the Year	James Murray-Boyles, Basketball
Athletic Training Female Comeback Athlete of the Year	Alex Watkins, Softball
SAAC Most Well-Rounded Male Student-Athlete	Carly Rochelle, Soccer
SAAC Most Well-Rounded Female Student-Athlete	Carson Mounce, Wrestling
Changing Lives Through Education Award	Dr. Kevin Freeman
Braves Club Member of the Year	Dr. Ben Hardin
Baseball
Most Valuable Hitter	Ethan Baucom
Most Valuable Pitcher	Nile Ball
Men's Basketball
Lacey Gane Hustle Award	James Murray-Boyles
Most Valuable Player	Akia Pruitt
Women's Basketball
Defensive Most Valuable Player	Avery Locklear
Offensive Most Valuable Player	Tee Graham
Men's Cross Country
5th Man Award	Ean Ormsby
Most Valuable Runner	Joshua Chepkesir
Women's Cross Country
Coach's Award	Riley Axe
Most Valuable Runner	Skylar Moreno
Men's Indoor Track & Field
Track Performer of the Year	Javon Graham
Field Performer of the Year	Terrence Lackey
Women's Indoor Track & Field
Track Performer of the Year	Britney Chambers
Field Performer of the Year	Leanna Jacobs
Men's Outdoor Track & Field
Track Performer of the Year	Silus Kipkoech
Field Performer of the Year	Terrence Lackey
Women's Outdoor Track & Field
Track Performer of the Year	Dy'Air McCormick
Field Performer of the Year	Kelsi Sheldon
Football
Most Valuable Defensive Player	Domenique Davis
Most Valuable Offensive Player	Josh Sheridan
Golf
Most Valuable Player	Alexandria Bare
Teammate of the Year	Katy Flax
Soccer
Most Valuable Offensive Player	Stacey Scott
Most Valuable Defensive Player	Gina Ryan
Softball
Coach's Award	Malerie Leviner
Most Valuable Player	Jordan Adcox
Spirit Squad
Heart of Gold	Chauntina Clark
Member of the Year	Ariel Farrington
Swimming & Diving
Coach's Award	Kelsey Williams
Coach's Award	Taylor Lusk
Volleyball
Newcomer of the Year	Raven Oates
Impact Player of the Year	Shannon Skryd
Wrestling
Most Dedicated	Tyler Makosy
Coach's Award	Faris Teia