Mason Herndon - Central Ohio Player of the Year

Amidst a sea of athletes pouring into Upper Arlington High School on June 18th for the annual Central Ohio Sports Awards was the big fish... Mason Herndon.  All-Ohio and MVP goalie for the 2024-25 season, Herndon was honored with one more accolade:  Central Ohio Athlete of the Year for Ice Hockey.

Herndon helped lead the Golden Bears throughout the season, through their playoff run, and played a pivotal role to propel the team to a 5-2 victory over perennial powerhouse St. Ignatius.  The State Championship title was Upper Arlington's first in its 48 year history and only the second for a Central Ohio hockey program.  Steadfast between the pipes all season, Herndon was honored for being a difference-maker for a team that was also honored as Team of the Year later in the evening.

Congratulations to Mason Herndon for this remarkable honor and sincere thanks for representing our program as a true sportsman!