BLUFFTON, Ohio – The Bluffton University sports information office will be talking to many of our spring athletes who are seniors during the month of April. They give us a glimpse back to their time at Bluffton along with what the future holds for them and their teammates.
Kicking off our softball spotlights is a rose between two thorns, the M in CMC, none other than Megan Hill, a southpaw from Arcadia, Ohio! Four years ago they were Courtney Jasinski, Megan Hill and Caylin Morstadt. They were first-year softball players from Englewood, Arcadia and Delaware. Little did they know that four years later the friendship they forged would become a lifetime bond that nothing, not even COVID-19, can break apart.
From her first visit to Beaver country, Megan felt that Bluffton was the place for her. She was welcomed with open arms and felt at home from day one. The campus community became her family as Megan immersed herself in everything purple and white. She was one of the most visible students on campus, even while completing her student teaching requirements at Shawnee this year.
Balancing academics and athletics is never easy, but Megan mastered the art at Bluffton. She stated, "It is a challenge to devote time to everything, but it can be accomplished because our professors are so willing to help." Megan has been an outstanding example to her teammates, especially those who have chosen to continue in the education field following their time at Bluffton.
When asked how being a student-athlete has prepared her for life after Bluffton, Megan said "Versatility and flexibility are key components that being a softball player at Bluffton has hammered home." Playing for three different coaches and playing with the diverse cast of characters that have surrounded her at Bluffton has shown Megan that she can adapt to anything that gets thrown at her, even when it's in the dirt.
One lasting memory that will always be a part of her story is the trip to Florida her sophomore year. When a herd of vermin was discovered in the bed she shared with Caylin, a chain of events was set in motion that CMC will never forget! A more positive memory for Megan is the time spent playing volleyball with both baseball and softball friends, enjoying all the perks of the sun and sand in Allen County.
Megan's advice to her teammates is predicated on surrounding yourself with those people who are your pillars. She believes, "You need to find your center, always remember who you are and have confidence."
Although her playing days are in the past, Megan most assuredly is not done with softball. She looks forward to being back on the field in another capacity and the kids who will one day call her coach will be better people because of it!
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