16 Fall River Athletes Nominated for Softball Player of the Week

The Herald News announces the finalists for its weekly high school softball award.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:29pm

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Sixteen high school softball players from the Fall River, Massachusetts area have been nominated for The Herald News' Player of the Week award, recognizing standout performances from games played April 6-11.

Why it matters

The Herald News Player of the Week award is a prestigious honor that highlights exceptional athletic talent and achievements within the local high school sports community. These nominations showcase the depth of softball talent in the Fall River region.

The details

The 16 nominated players come from various high schools in the Fall River area, including Atlantis Charter, Bishop Connolly, Durfee, and others. Fans and supporters of these schools can vote for their preferred Player of the Week on The Herald News website.

  • The Player of the Week nominations cover games played from April 6-11, 2026.

The players

Atlantis Charter, Bishop Connolly, Durfee

High schools in the Fall River, Massachusetts area that have players nominated for The Herald News Softball Player of the Week award.

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What’s next

Voting for the Player of the Week award is open on The Herald News website, and the winner will be announced later this week.

The takeaway

This nomination process highlights the wealth of softball talent in the Fall River high school sports community and the importance of recognizing exceptional student-athlete performance.