On a pair of chilly nights at Emerson Field in Brooksville, Florida, the Hernando High baseball team brought the heat, cruising to a 7-0 victory against Sunlake on Friday night, January 7, 2026, with five Hernando pitchers combining on a no-hitter. This came after Hernando opened its season on Thursday night, January 6, 2026, with a 12-2 victory, also against Sunlake.
Senior Austin Knierim was on fire for the Leopards, pitching two scoreless innings to open the game on Friday and hitting a three-run home run. On Thursday, Knierim went 3-for-4 with a grand slam. “(Knierim) is picking up right where he left off last year,” Hernando coach Tim Sims said. Knierim, who plays shortstop and centerfield when he’s not on the mound, had nine home runs last season while leading the Leopards to a surprising berth in the Final Four of the state playoffs.
The Hernando High baseball team’s strong start to the season is a promising sign for the team, which is looking to build on last year’s success. With a talented player like Knierim leading the charge, the Leopards are certainly a team to watch in the coming weeks. The team’s next game is not specified, but fans can stay up-to-date on the team’s schedule and results on the Hernando High School athletics website or by following the team on social media.
Originally reported by Hernando Sun
Sources: Hernando Sun
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