2021: Appeared in 13 games for the Spartans during his senior year, including all 10 as a starter...earned OCSA All-Academic Second Team honors...finished the campaign with seven shots, including two on goal...provided leadership for the Spartans' defense that allowed opponents only 10 shots and 4.3 shots on goal per game...over his career, Dernelle has played in 53 games and made 44 starts...received UAA All-Academic recognition.
2020: Started in one game during the 2021 spring season...registered one shot...earned UAA All-Academic recognition.
2019: Selected as honorable mention for the All-University Athletic Association team during his sophomore season...started 17 games and played a major role on the Spartan defense...aided the team to three shutouts and also helped the defense hold opponents to 5.3 shots on goal per game and 13.4 shots per contest...finished the campaign with 15 shots, including six on goal...over his two years as a Spartan, Dernelle has appeared in 39 games, including 33 starts...received UAA All-Academic recognition.
2018: Was one of nine Spartans to appear in all 22 games, while making 16 starts during his freshman season...scored two goals and tallied one assist for five points...scored his first collegiate goal during the team's 2-1 win over John Carroll on September 12...tallied an assist in the Spartans' 8-1 win over Adrian on September 22...registered a goal during the team's win against Captital in the round of 16 on November 11...finished the campaign with 15 shots, including six on goal.
Personal: Was a four-year member of the Gonzaga College High School men's soccer team, serving as the squad's captain during his senior season...Was coached by Scott Waller...WCAC All-Conference Second Team selection in 2016 and 2017...Received the Don Smith Coaches Award in 2017...Played club soccer for the BRYC Elite Academy club, where he was coached by Brian Welsh...Received First Honors throughout all semesters in high school...Member of the National Honor Society...Born October 23...Son of Gary and Nancy Dernelle.
