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Hernando Today
By the People, for the People
Vote for Memphis Girls High School Athlete of the Week
Highlights from the April 1 matchup between Hernando and St. Benedict
Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:51pm
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A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competition of a high school softball matchup between two Memphis-area powerhouses.Hernando TodayThe Commercial Appeal is asking readers to vote for the Memphis area's top high school girls athlete of the week after a close softball matchup between Hernando and St. Benedict on April 1, 2026. Hernando defeated St. Benedict 6-5 in the road game.
Why it matters
High school sports are a point of pride for many Memphis communities, and the weekly athlete of the week award helps celebrate the achievements of local student-athletes.
The details
In the April 1 game, Hernando beat St. Benedict 6-5 in a close softball matchup between two of the top teams in the Memphis area. The game featured strong performances from players on both sides.
- The game took place on April 1, 2026.
The players
Hernando
A high school softball team located in Hernando, Mississippi.
St. Benedict
A high school softball team located in the Memphis area.
The takeaway
The close game between Hernando and St. Benedict showcases the talent and competitiveness of high school softball in the Memphis region, and the weekly athlete of the week award is a way for the community to recognize the hard work and achievements of these student-athletes.
