- "I made Virginia Wesleyan my top choice because of the small class sizes, the family-like atmosphere of the team, and great opportunities I can gain from the school's location."
- Selected VWC over George Mason University, Sonoma State University, Marymount University and Radford University
Career Highs
Saves: 3 – (at N.C. Wesleyan – 10/8/13)
2016-17 ODAC All-Academic Team
2015-16 ODAC All-Academic Team
2014-15 ODAC All-Academic Team
Senior (2016): Appeared in one contest as a senior... Earned two saves in just under 13 minutes of action against Shenandoah University on October 29, the Marlins' Senior Day contest.
Junior (2015): Did not appear in a contest as a junior.
Sophomore (2014): Played in one match as a sophomore, seeing 7:43 in net in Virginia Wesleyan’s 3-1 victory at Shenandoah University on October 11.
Freshman (2013): Appeared in goal on five different occasions as a first-year… Made at least one save in four of those contests… His first college start came in a 2-2 draw at N.C. Wesleyan College, where he made three saves.
Academic Accomplishments: Presidential Scholarship recipient… Dean's List honoree spring 2014.
Before VWC: First Team All-Concorde District goalkeeper as a senior… Recorded a 1.33 goals against average as a senior and a 1.50 average for his high school career… Recipient of a Scholar-Athlete Award in multiple years… Also competed for the SYA Revolution club team... Member of the honor roll... Eagle Scout.
Personal: Son of Scott and Angela Hoernke… Dad attended San Diego State University, mom attended California State University at San Marcos… Has one sister, Ciara... Sociology minor.
Get to Know Jason
- Enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies, and saving lives
- A fan of the Manchester United soccer club and the Green Bay Packers
- Favorites include the TV series "Psych" and "Sherlock"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "an adventurous, helpful, outgoing, spontaneous individual"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "the competitiveness of playing a college sport"
- If I could spend a day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "William Wallace, because I honor my heritage and would be thrilled to learn more."
- It's the year 2030 and: "I'm working in the criminal justice field."
