University of North Georgia Athletics

-- 2018-19 NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete
-- 2018-19 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Bronze Scholar
-- 2017-18 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Presidential Scholar

High School: MVP Junior and Senior year ... two-time All-West Georgia and All-Region first team selection ... All-West Georgia and All-Region Pitcher of the Year in 2016 ... selected for Georgia Dugout Club Elite 80, Elite 40 and Team Georgia ... finished third in 5-AAAAA state tournament sophomore and senior year ... selected for the Georgia Dugout Club Senior All-Star Game ... graduated with honors and as a member of the Beta and DECA clubs

Parents: Richard and Laura Wakenigg

Hobbies: Going to the lake with family, swimming, surfing behind the boat and being outdoors.

Biggest Sports Thrill: Hitting back to back home runs in the state tournament with one of my best friends since little league.

Something You Don't Know About Me: I have a twin brother with blonde hair and blue eyes

Favorite Professional Athlete: Dansby Swanson

Favorite Professional Team: Atlanta Braves

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead and Teen Wolf

Favorite Quote: "I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it." - Sandy Koufax

Why I Chose UNG: I chose UNG because of the environment and people it surrounded me with. Also playing softball in college has always been a dream of mine and UNG has a great softball program including the wonderful coaching staff.