Megan Claerhout - Softball - Kent State Golden Flashes

"Kent State softball player Megan Claerhout, wearing jersey number 13, stands at home plate holding a bat during a game. She is dressed in a white Kent State uniform with navy and gold accents, a navy batting helmet with a face guard, gold batting gloves, and a navy arm sleeve. Her uniform shows signs of dirt from play. She is smiling slightly. In the blurred background, the opposing team's dugout is visible, with players in green and white uniforms. The Kent State and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner."

Photo by: Milan McMichael

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Photo by: Reilly Hall

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Photo by: Reilly Hall

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Megan Claerhout

Class:
Junior
Position:
INF
Hometown:
Canton, Mich.
Prev School:
Salem
High School:
Salem

2026 SEASON

Played and started in 49 games for the Golden Flashes
Averaged .314 while racking up 48 hits, 31 RBIs, 13 runs, 13 doubles, and 12 walks,
Tallied 350 put outs and 16 assists
Recorded a season high four RBIs on Feb. 7 vs. Monmouth

2025 SEASON

Was named to the All-MAC Second Team
Was named to the Academic All-MAC Team
]Made 39 appearances including 31 starts
Hit .358 with 24 RBIs
Tallied 38 hits including two doubles and two home runs

2024 SEASON

Appeared in 38 games and made 25 starts
Hit .247 with 13 RBIs
Totaled 18 hits, including three doubles and two home runs

PERSONAL

Daughter of Kristin and Matt Claerhout
Has one sibling, Matthew
Majoring in sport administration

Kent State of Mind - Brynn Libler

Wednesday, April 29

Kent State of Mind: Brynn Libler

Wednesday, April 29

SB 50th Anniversary

Monday, July 21

25 SB HYPE

Friday, July 18

Kent State softball player Aaralyn Nogay smiles and high-fives assistant coach Alexandria Whitmore during the Golden Flashes' game against Alabama on February 28, 2026. Nogay is dressed in Kent State's blue and gold uniform with a MAC conference patch, batting helmet, and batting gloves, while Whitmore wears a white long-sleeve shirt and cap. Alabama players are visible in the blurred background.

Aaralyn Nogay Named to 2026 All-MAC Second Team

Wednesday, May 06

Five Kent State softball players celebrate together on the infield dirt, exchanging high-fives after a play. The players are wearing gold Kent State jerseys with white pinstripe pants and navy socks. Visible jersey numbers include 24 and 6. A fielding glove is visible on one player's hand. A sunny, tree-lined outfield fence is visible in the background with an opposing player in light blue visible in the distance. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes Walk-Off Western Michigan in Nine-Inning Thriller to Close 2026 Season

Sunday, May 03

Kent State softball Senior Day celebration on the field at Devine Diamond. Three seniors are honored alongside their families. From left, the family of the late Cara Neumann holds a framed light blue number 17 jersey and bouquet of flowers in her memory. In the center, senior Kasey Markusic stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 26 jersey and bouquet of flowers. On the right, senior Brynn Libler stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 3 jersey and bouquet of flowers. A fluffy gray and white dog stands in the center of the group. The dugout and stadium seating with fans are visible in the background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner."

Kent State Drops a Pair in Senior Weekend Series Opener

Saturday, May 02

Kent State softball players huddle together during a game against Akron. Several players in gold Kent State jerseys, including number 8, gather closely around teammate Kasey Markusic, who is centered in the frame with a focused expression. A player to the right wears a navy Kent State headband. The dugout is visible in the blurred background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes to Host Senior Weekend Series Against Western Michigan

Thursday, April 30