Campbell High School senior Scott Hershberger has been selected as the 2024 Joe Yukica Player of the Year.
The Yukica Award represents the most outstanding NHIAA football player each year and is voted on by NHIAA head coaches and a panel of statewide media members. Exeter halfback/linebacker Daniel Batstone and Salem running back/linebacker Kevin Todisco were this year’s other finalists.
Hershberger, a running back/defensive back, helped Campbell post an 11-0 record this season en route to the Division III championship. Campbell completed the season as the only unbeaten team in the state.
In addition to finishing second on the team in tackles, Hershberger rushed for 2,076 yards this season and became the state’s all-time leading rusher. He completed his high school career with 6,212 yards on 593 rushing attempts.