By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, Ohio---Carly Rockman, a 5-5 defender from Springfield High School in Holland, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Owens Community College next year.

"Carly is another versatile and athletic defender we bring in for the coming fall," said Owens head women's soccer coach Kenny Hewitt. "She is a good 1 v 1 defender with a lot of tenacity in her play, and she is a highly motivated person who will strive to be successful in the classroom as well as in soccer."

Rockman, who is the younger sister of former Owens softball standout Emily Rockman, earned Second Team All-Northern Lakes League (NLL) honors during her time at Springfield.

Rockman joins Megan Welker, a 5-2 defender from Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Ohio, as one of the first two members in next year's recruiting class.

"I can't wait to start a new chapter of my life and have a new team to call a family," Rockman said of her signing.

The Owens women's soccer team advanced to the Region XII semifinals last season before falling to Cincinnati State. They are 23-15-2 in two seasons under head coach Kenny Hewitt, who led the team to a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament appearance in his first year.