Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Sophomore | 2023

• Assisted the Pomeroy offense coaching staff after suffering a knee injury in the spring. Aims to return to the field in 2024.

Freshman | 2022

• Started as quarterback in the inaugural MSFL Championship, leading the team to a 27-6 victory over Calumet College of St. Joseph with one passing and one rushing touchdown.
• Began the season as a wide receiver before an ankle injury, recording 9 receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown.
• Only athlete in Pomeroy history to score touchdowns by receiving, passing, and rushing.

PREP

• 2x All-Conference Football Honors.
• 2x Football All-State Honorable Mention.
• 2019 Sullivan HS Football Offensive Player of the Year.
• All-Conference Baseball Honors.
• 2019 Sullivan HS Baseball Offensive Player of the Year.
• Baseball All-State Honorable Mention.
• Attended and played football at Franklin University for one semester.

PERSONAL

• Son of Keith and Amy Vernelson.
• Brother to Karter, Ryan, Jeremiah, and Samantha Vernelson.
• Majoring in Sports Management.
• Played for Coach Blaine Powell at Sullivan High School.