2015-16 Owens Express Softball News
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Owens Breaks NJCAA Academic Records In 2015-16
July 07, 2016Toledo, Ohio---The Owens Community College athletic department shattered its college records for National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic Awards yesterday upon the release of the NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete and NJCAA Academic Team Awards. -
Owens Captures OCCAC All-Sports Award, Continues Conference Dominance
July 06, 2016Toledo, Ohio---The Owens Community College athletic department has been named the winner of the 2015-16 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) All-Sports Award, which goes to the department with the best overall performance from all of its teams. -
Owens Sets Record With 42 Academic All-OCCAC Recipients
June 27, 2016Toledo, Ohio---The Owens Community College athletic program placed 42 student-athletes on the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference's (OCCAC) All-Academic team this year, which shatters the previous record for most in one season. -
Despite Comebacks, Owens Softball Sees Season End In Region XII Tournament
May 12, 2016Columbus, Ohio---The Owens Community College softball team fought from behind all day, and it resulted in a 3-2 win over Kalamazoo Valley Community College in today's opener, but a 16-12 loss to Kellogg Community College in the Region XII District I loser's bracket semifinal resulted in the end of their season. -
Owens Softball Falls 11-3 In Region XII Opener To Muskegon
May 11, 2016Columbus, Ohio---Sloppy defense hurt the Owens Community College softball team in an 11-3 six inning loss to Muskegon Community College in a Region XII District I winner's bracket semifinal at Berliner Park today. -
Owens Softball Opens Postseason Play Wednesday
May 10, 2016Columbus, Ohio---The Owens Community College softball team will look to defend its Region XII District I championship beginning tomorrow at Berliner Park. -
Minarchick Headlines OCCAC Postseason Awards
May 09, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Kailey Minarchick (Columbia Station/Columbia Station, Ohio), a freshman right-handed pitcher for the Owens Community College softball team, headlines this year's Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) postseason awards. -
Kreger, Minarchick Voted OCCAC Player, Pitcher of the Week In Softball
May 04, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Haley Kreger (Bedford/Temperance, Mich.) and Kailey Minarchick (Columbia Station/Columbia Station, Ohio), both member of the Owens Community College softball team, have been named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) player and pitcher of the week recipients, respectively. -
Owens Softball Sweeps Lakeland In Thrilling Fashion, Closes Home Field With League Title
April 29, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Jacey Gray (Springfield/Holland, Ohio) capped a two-out, three-run rally with an RBI single to give the Owens Community College softball team a 4-0, 4-3 sweep over Lakeland Community College in the program's final home doubleheader this afternoon. -
Schmeltz, Minarchick Awarded OCCAC Weekly Recognition
April 27, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Jake Schmeltz (Eastwood/Perrysburg, Ohio) and Kailey Minarchick (Columbia Station/Columbia Station, Ohio) have been named Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) player of the week and pitcher of the week, respectively, in their sports. -
No. 20 Owens Softball Splits With Cuyahoga, Earns At Least Share Of OCCAC Championship
April 24, 2016Toledo, Ohio---The No. 20 Owens Community College softball team split a pair of games with Cuyahoga Community College this afternoon to earn at least a share of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) championship. -
Gray, Minarchick Garner Conference Player, Pitcher of the Week Awards In Softball
April 18, 2016Owens Community College student-athletes Jacey Gray (Springfield/Holland, Ohio) and Kailey Minarchick (Columbia Station/Columbia Station, Ohio) have been named this week's Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) player and pitcher of the week recipients in softball, respectively. -
Owens Softball Finishes Perfect Week With Sweep Of Sinclair In Home Opener
April 17, 2016Toledo, Ohio---The Owens Community College softball team picked up six victories this week over conference foes Sinclair Community College and Cuyahoga Community College, including a sweep of Sinclair in today's home opener. -
Gray, Benschoter Pick Up OCCAC Player, Pitcher of the Week Awards
April 13, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Jacey Gray (Springfield/Holland, Ohio) and Miranda Benschoter (Elmwood/Bloomdale, Ohio) have been named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) player and pitcher of the week, respectively, in softball. -
Weather Wreaking Havoc On Weekend Baseball, Softball
April 07, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Due to last night's rain, and with more rain and snow expected over the next day or two, the Owens Community College baseball and softball teams have shifted their schedules around for this weekend, which has also affected next week's schedules, too. -
Pitching Dominates As Owens Softball Sweeps Heidelberg JV
April 05, 2016Tiffin, Ohio---Miranda Benschoter (Elmwood/Bloomdale, Ohio) and Kailey Minarchick (Columbia Station/Columbia Station, Ohio) combined to allow just five hits and one run in a doubleheader sweep of Heidelberg University's JV team this afternoon. -
Owens Softball Splits Pair At Notre Dame College
April 01, 2016South Euclid, Ohio---The Owens Community College softball team split a pair of games against NCAA Division II Notre Dame College on the road today behind a pair of big offensive performances from Cassidy Rolf (Eastwood/Pemberville, Ohio) and Jacey Gray (Springfield/Holland, Ohio). -
Herzog, Minarchick Pick Up Conference Awards After Big Week
March 28, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Ericca Herzog (Southview/Sylvania, Ohio) and Kailey Minarchick (Columbia Station/Columbia Station, Ohio) have been voted the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) player and pitcher of the week recipients, respectively. -
Owens Softball Routs Siena Heights 11-3, Improves to 12-9 This Year
March 23, 2016Adrian, Mich.---The Owens Community College softball team got a bases clearing double from Ericca Herzog (Southview/Sylvania, Ohio) to highlight an 11-3 win over Siena Heights University's JV team today. -
Strong Pitching, Rolf's Six RBI Lead Owens Softball To Sweep Over Heidelberg JV
March 21, 2016Tiffin, Ohio---The Owens Community College softball team combined solid pitching with solid hitting to pick up a doubleheader sweep of Heidelberg University's JV team this evening. -
No. 20 Owens Softball Looks To Make Return Trip To Nationals In 2016
March 04, 2016Toledo, Ohio---The Owens Community College softball team will open its 2016 season this morning in Orlando, Fla. looking to make a return trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Tournament. -
Speedy Rollins Joins Owens Softball Program From Oak Harbor
February 21, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Olivia Rollins, a 5-9 utility player from Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year. -
Owens Softball Adds Sandusky Perkins Product, Clark, To 2016-17 Recruiting Class
February 13, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Kerri Clark, a 5-4 infielder from Perkins High School in Sandusky, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year. -
Rieck Signs With Owens Softball, Brings Another Big Bat To Lineup
February 11, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Mackenzie Rieck, a 5-6 third baseman/catcher from Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year. -
Seneca East's England Signs With Owens Softball
February 10, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Kayleen England, a 5-7 utility player from Seneca East High School in Attica, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year. -
Elmwood's George Signs With Owens Softball, Joins Talented Recruiting Class
February 09, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Lindsay George, a 5-6 infielder from Elmwood High School in Bloomdale, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year. -
Norwalk's Ewing Signs With Owens Softball, Will Play Big Role
February 08, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Megan Ewing, a 5-6 utility player from Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College. -
Wauseon's Banister Signs With Owens Softball, Adds More Power To Recruiting Class
February 07, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Oliviah Banister, a 5-11 corner infielder from Wauseon High School in Wauseon, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year. -
Blissfield Outfielder VanSteenkiste-Amador Signs With Owens Softball Program
February 06, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Ronni VanSteenkiste-Amador, an outfielder from Blissfield High School in Blissfield, Mich., has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year. -
Ludwig Joins Owens Softball Program, Becomes First Alabama Product In School's History
February 05, 2016Toledo, Ohio---Mikayla Ludwig, a 5-7 right-handed pitcher from Walter Wellborn High School in Anniston, Ala., has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year.





























