Northwest Rankin Tops Preseason High School Softball Rankings for 2026

Northwest Rankin, the three-time defending state champion, begins the 2026 season as the top-ranked high school fast-pitch softball team in Mississippi, according to preseason rankings.

Hernando, the two-time runner-up in Class 7A, holds the No. 2 spot. The rankings also include the defending MHSAA Class champion, though specific details were not provided.

The preseason rankings set the stage for an competitive season as teams prepare to vie for the state title. Coaches and players are eyeing the rankings as a measure of their potential success this spring.

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