By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, Ohio---Megan Gregory, a senior RHP from Rittman High School, has signed with the Owens Community College softball program.

The 6'0" Rittman, Ohio native becomes the fifth pitcher to join next year's class following Kailey Minarchick (Columbia Station/Columbia Station, Ohio), Miranda Benschoter (Elmwood/Bloomdale, Ohio), Taylor Donaldson (Manton/Manton, Mich.) and Jamie Miller (Clay/Oregon, Ohio).

"Megan is going to really help us in the circle and in the field," said Owens Community College head softball coach Marcus Smith. "At six-feet, she is an imposing pitcher to face and will strengthen our already strong staff."

Gregory was a four-year letter winner at Rittman, where she was coached by Amanda Macenko.

Overall, Gregory is the 12th student-athlete to join next year's freshmen class. Aside from the aformentioned pitchers, she joins Michayla Barga (IF, Bradford/Bradford, Ohio), Olivia Myers (2B, Elmwood/Bloomdale, Ohio), Brittany Brauer (Util., Manton/Manton, Mich.), Angelique Prunty (C, Elyria/Elyria, Ohio), Jessi Ducat (C, Evergreen/Lyons, Ohio), Taylor Andrews (IF, Oak Hall/Lake Butler, Fla.) and Lindsey Wiggins (1B, Bradford/Brooker, Fla.).

The Owens softball team recently completed its 2015 season with a 32-18 overall record. Along the way, the team captured Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) and Region XII District I championships. The team's season finished in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Tournament, where the team finished in the top 12 in the nation. The team captured the program's 500th win earlier in the season, as well.