GREENVILLE, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke softball team continued a long-standing tradition for itself on Thursday when a pair of newcomers, Kynley Brewer and Chloe Locklear, each earned a spot on the 2024 Conference Carolinas Softball All-Conference team, league officials announced.  
 
The announcement marks the 11^th-straight season that the Braves have sent at least one representative to an all-conference team. It is the first all-conference accolade for both Brewer and Locklear.
 
A native of Asheboro, Brewer started in all 52 games and finished the season with a .321 batting average. The freshman registered 54 hits, including 11 doubles and two triples on the season and posted a .411 slugging percentage. Brewer drove in 15 runs, drew nine walks, and was 4-for-6 on stolen bases attempts.   
 
An everyday starter for the Braves behind the plate, Locklear finished the season with a .325 batting average, which ranked second on the team. A native of Pembroke, Locklear tallied 53 hits, highlighted by 10 doubles and 10 home runs. A .571 slugging percentage, Locklear drove in 34 runs this season and finished the season ranked 10^th in the league for home runs.