By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, Ohio---Kerri Clark, a 5-4 infielder from Perkins High School in Sandusky, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Owens Community College next year.

Clark, who has played several positions at Perkins, will become a four-year letter winner this spring. She was named the team's most improved player after her junior year, which also featured Honorable Mention All-Sandusky Bay Conference (SBC) honors. She helped lead her team to SBC and district championships last yera, as well, under the tutelage of head coach Matt Yaratch.

"Kerri has a very strong arm and a great academic background," said Owens Community College head softball coach Marcus Smith. "If she is not at the diamond, she is in the weight room or training. She is an extremely hard work, and she's going to add to the depth and power of our team next year."

Clark becomes the 12th member of next year's 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.) of Blissfield High School in Blissfield, Mich., Oliviah Banister (IF) of Wauseon High School in Wauseon, Ohio, Megan Ewing(Util.) of Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Ohio, Lindsay George (IF) of Elmwood High School in Bloomdale, Ohio, Kayleen England (Util.) of Seneca East High School in Attica, Ohio and Mackenzie Rieck (3B/C) of Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, 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