Owens Career: In 2006, she recorded 133 kills, 24 assists, 12 aces and 51 digs in 80 games.

High School: 2006 Edon High School graduate, Edon, Ohio, where she was First Team All-Buckeye Border Conference, First Team All-District and Second Team All-Ohio.  In addition, Word earned both BBC and District player of the year honors.  She also was a Second Team All-BBC selection in basketball.