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Allen Woerner receives full football ride
By David Hunter Staff Writer
Rabun County Wildcat senior Allen Woerner signed Feb. 22 to play football for Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C. He was awarded a full athletic scholarship.
Mars Hill Lions head coach Tim Clifton said he hoped Woerner will become the next all-conference tight end.
“He runs well and can catch the ball,” Clifton said of Woerner's talent.
Clifton added that the Lions were also impressed with his work in the classroom and in the community.
Mars Hill, a member of the South Atlantic Conference, plays Division II football.
Last season, the team finished 4-7 overall and 1-6 in the SAC.
Woerner also received an offer from Tusculum College, which is located in Greeneville, Tennessee. His father, Kent Woerner, said the school called his son the night before the signing with Mars Hill. Allen, however, said his mind was already made up to play for the Lions.
Woerner also plays on the 'Cats track and basketball teams. Off the field, he is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and high school student council. He said he would like to major in computer science.
“It was a pretty fun atmosphere, and the coaches had an upbeat attitude when I met them,” Woerner said.
Wildcat head coach Steve Patterson said it was exciting to see Woerner move on to the next level.
“I wish the best for Allen, and Mars Hill got a quality player and student,” he said.
Allen Woerner joins a list of family members that have played college football.
His father played at Furman University.
Woerner's uncle Scott Woerner was a member of the 1980 national championship Georgia Bulldogs team.
Woerner said it would be difficult living away from home next year but noted that the school is only two hours away.
Clifton said the tight end plays a significant role in the offense, especially in a two tight-end set.
“When you go play action, you can hold linebackers, and the tight ends can find the seam,” Clifton said. “The height makes the target even bigger.”
Clifton added that Woerner's playing weight would go from the current 215 pounds to about 245 or 250 as we underwent the college's training regimen.
Woerner said his goals for next season are to get bigger and hopefully get some playing time during his freshman season.
Mars Hill Lions head coach Tim Clifton said he hoped Woerner will become the next all-conference tight end.
“He runs well and can catch the ball,” Clifton said of Woerner's talent.
Clifton added that the Lions were also impressed with his work in the classroom and in the community.
Mars Hill, a member of the South Atlantic Conference, plays Division II football.
Last season, the team finished 4-7 overall and 1-6 in the SAC.
Woerner also received an offer from Tusculum College, which is located in Greeneville, Tennessee. His father, Kent Woerner, said the school called his son the night before the signing with Mars Hill. Allen, however, said his mind was already made up to play for the Lions.
Woerner also plays on the 'Cats track and basketball teams. Off the field, he is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and high school student council. He said he would like to major in computer science.
“It was a pretty fun atmosphere, and the coaches had an upbeat attitude when I met them,” Woerner said.
Wildcat head coach Steve Patterson said it was exciting to see Woerner move on to the next level.
“I wish the best for Allen, and Mars Hill got a quality player and student,” he said.
Allen Woerner joins a list of family members that have played college football.
His father played at Furman University.
Woerner's uncle Scott Woerner was a member of the 1980 national championship Georgia Bulldogs team.
Woerner said it would be difficult living away from home next year but noted that the school is only two hours away.
Clifton said the tight end plays a significant role in the offense, especially in a two tight-end set.
“When you go play action, you can hold linebackers, and the tight ends can find the seam,” Clifton said. “The height makes the target even bigger.”
Clifton added that Woerner's playing weight would go from the current 215 pounds to about 245 or 250 as we underwent the college's training regimen.
Woerner said his goals for next season are to get bigger and hopefully get some playing time during his freshman season.
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