By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, 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.

Herzog, a sophomore catcher, went 6-for-9 (.667) last week with four runs, two doubles, eight RBI and two walks. She had two hits in each of her team's three games, scored at least one run in all three and had a pair of four RBI games. Two of her six hits were three-run doubles.

Herzog is hitting .391 with 11 runs, four doubles, one home run, 14 RBI, five walks and three stolen bases through 21 games.

Minarchick, a freshman right-handed pitcher, picked up a pair of complete game wins in the circle. In 12 innings pitched, she allowed just 10 hits, four runs (three earned) and three walks while striking out 12.

Minarchick is 6-5 overall this year with two saves. She has a 1.92 ERA and 70 strikeouts over 65.2 innings.

The Owens softball team is 12-9 overall. They are scheduled to be back in action this Friday at Notre Dame College beginning at 3 p.m. before traveling to Clark State Community College on Saturday.