By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, 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.

Ewing is a two-time First Team All-Northern Ohio League (NOL), First Team All-District and offensive player of the year. Furthermore, she has been a team captain twice and was the recipient of the Miss Softball and team MVP awards.

"Megan has so much speed, as well as power," said Owens Community College head softball coach Marcus Smith. "In addition to that, she has a big arm, and she will compete for positions at short and centerfield. She will be a very important piece to our team next year."

Academically, Ewing is an honor roll and merit roll student. She is coached by Callie Stanley at Norwalk. In addition to softball, she also plays volleyball, where she has helped Norwalk advance to four league titles and district finals appearances. In volleyball, she was named Honorable Mention All-Ohio by the OHSVCA as a senior.

As a freshman, Ewing led Norwalk in runs (23) and RBI (22). 

Ewing, who becomes the program's first player from Norwalk High School, is the eighth member of the 2016-17 recruiting class. She joins Noel Gilley (RHP/1B) of Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville, S.C., Courtney Cadle (SS) of Monroe High School in Monroe, Mich., Josie Monroe (C) of Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio, Alexa Schmeltz (3B) from Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Ohio, Mikayla Ludwig (RHP) of Walter Wellborn High School in Anniston, Ala., Ronni VanSteenkiste-Amador (Util.) from Blissfield High School in Blissfield, Mich. and Oliviah Banister (IF) from Wauseon High School in Wauseon, Ohio.

The Owens softball team, which captured Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) and Region XII championships last year en route to a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Tournament appearance, will open its 2016 season March 4-13 in Florida. They are scheduled to play 20 games during the trip.

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For a look at the full 2016 Owens softball schedule, visit here