Center Hill Comes Up Short Against Hernando

Mustangs fall 1-0 to higher-ranked Tigers in Mississippi high school soccer matchup

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

The Center Hill high school soccer team lost 1-0 to Hernando in a matchup of Mississippi teams, with the higher-ranked Tigers prevailing over the Mustangs. This was Center Hill's second straight loss, dropping their season record to 12-11, while Hernando improved to 17-3 by winning 10 of their last 11 games.

Why it matters

The loss continues a tough stretch for the Center Hill squad, who are ranked 42nd in Mississippi compared to 8th-ranked Hernando. However, the Mustangs can take solace in putting up a strong fight against one of the state's top teams.

The details

In the close matchup, Hernando edged Center Hill by a final score of 1-0. This was the second time this season the two teams have met, with Hernando also winning the previous contest back in January.

  • Center Hill lost to Hernando on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • This was the second loss in a row for Center Hill, dropping their season record to 12-11.
  • Hernando has won 10 of their last 11 games, improving their overall record to 17-3 this season.

The players

Center Hill

The Center Hill high school soccer team, ranked 42nd in Mississippi.

Hernando

The Hernando high school soccer team, ranked 8th in Mississippi.

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What’s next

Center Hill will look to bounce back when they host Greenville on Tuesday, February 11th at 5:00 p.m. Hernando will defend their home pitch on Monday, February 10th against Madison Central at 6:00 p.m.

The takeaway

While the loss is disappointing for Center Hill, they can take pride in pushing one of the state's top-ranked teams to a close 1-0 result. The Mustangs will look to regroup and try to finish their season strong against upcoming opponents.