Hall of Fame
Valerie Brown-Locklin was a four-sport standout during her career at Benedict.
She was a four-year All-Conference selection in basketball, averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds and five steals per game as a senior. She also earned All-Conference honors in track, finishing second in the long jump. She also earned MVP honors in volleyball and softball. She was named Outstanding Volleyball Player in 1982 and 1983 and MVP in 1985. She was named MVP in softball in 1985 and 1986 as a utility player, playing pitcher, as well as the infield and outfield.
After graduating with a degree in therapeutic recreation, she worked as a recreation specialist in the Department of Corrections at Walden Corrections.
After marrying Antonio Locklin, who was in the Air Force, they moved to Japan, where she played volleyball and basketball on Japanese teams. Her twin sons, Antonio Jr. and Antoine, now attend Benedict on academic and track scholarships.
