2018-19 VaSID Academic All-State
2019 (Senior): Continued to play a big role on the defense, especially in man-down situations, appearing in 15 games with two starts ... Totaled nine ground balls and two caused turnovers.
2018 (Junior): Appeared in 12 contests, collecting six caused turnovers and four ground balls.
2017 (Sophomore): Played in five games in his second year as part of the Hornet defense...controlled two ground balls and caused one turnover.
2016 (Freshman): Saw time in seven games during his first year in a Hornet uniform...caused one turnover on the year.
Before Lynchburg: Four-year starter, two-time All-Conference and one-time All-Region.
Personal:
Parents: Karl and Ann Wernecke
Brother: Daniel Wernecke
Sisters: Heather and Morgan Wernecke
Dream Vacation: Germany with family and girlfriend
Favorite Movie: Ace Ventura
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Artist: Fall Out Boy
Career Aspirations: In office of a major league team at any sport, head grounds keeper for MLB team or golf course
Why Is Being A Hornet Important To You?: The culture brings in, embeds, promotes, and sprouts good character for each individual to use in their fields as life goes on after their time as a Hornet.