20 Fall River Athletes Nominated for Player of the Week

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Twenty male athletes from the Fall River, Massachusetts area have been nominated for the Herald News Player of the Week award, based on their performances in lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, and track events reported from April 6-11. Durfee High School's Brian Medeiros was the previous week's winner.

Why it matters

The Herald News Player of the Week award is a popular local recognition that highlights exceptional athletic achievements by high school students in the Fall River community, helping to celebrate their hard work and inspire other young athletes.

The details

The 20 nominees span several varsity sports, including lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, and track. Their performances over the week of April 6-11 were reported to the Herald News, the leading local newspaper, which then opened up voting to readers to determine the Player of the Week.

• The voting period is open from April 14 to April 18, 2026.
• The previous week's winner was announced on April 7, 2026.

What’s next

Readers can vote for their choice of Player of the Week on the Herald News website until April 18, 2026. The winner will be announced shortly after the voting period closes.