{
  "id": 13977015,
  "title": "Vote now for The Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week (Oct. 5-11)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/vote-now-for-the-daily-advertiser-athlete-of-the-week-oct-5-11",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:34:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vote-now-daily-advertiser-athlete-143415509.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the middle of fall prep sports in Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas approaches, competition continues to intensify across various sports. This past week featured several high-profile matchups across the region, leading to the selection of six athletes for the upcoming Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week poll. These athletes were chosen based on their outstanding performances in their respective sports during the week of October 5-11. Voting will conclude at 9 a.m. on Friday, with the final results to be announced in the next issue. The participating sports in this poll include football, girls volleyball, and cross country. Each athlete is listed in alphabetical order below, along with their respective schools and feats from the week:\n\n1. Mia Cestia (Cross Country, St. Thomas More): Cestia secured a spot in the Top 15 of the girls varsity 5,000 meter race at the Pete Boudreaux '59 Invitational meet. She concluded the race in 18 minutes and 49.5 seconds, placing 13th overall.\n\n2. EJ Granger (Football, Teurlings Catholic): After a difficult five-game losing streak, the Rebels turned the tide with a decisive 49-14 victory against Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. Granger played a pivotal role on the ground, rushing for 125 yards and scoring three touchdowns.\n\n3. Hayden Monroe (Football, Carencro): Monroe delivered a standout performance for the Golden Bears in district play, securing an overtime victory over Opelousas. He contributed significantly on defense, recording seven tackles, three quarterback hurries, and two crucial sacks in the fourth quarter.\n\n4. Londyn Pickney (Girls Volleyball, WCA-Opelousas): The Crusaders have maintained an undefeated record this season, and Pickney emerged as a leading force in their latest match against Mandeville. As a junior, Pickney registered a team-high nine kills and an ace.\n\n5. Zade Prejean (Football, Westminster Christian Academy-Lafayette): Prejean was instrumental in the Chargers' Week 6 triumph over Ascension Episcopal. The sophomore quarterback completed 96 yards and two touchdowns, while also contributing defensively at cornerback.\n\n6. Amelie Trappey (Girls Volleyball, Catholic-N.I.): Trappey was a standout performer in the Panthers' 3-1 victory over Central Catholic. As a senior, she delivered an impressive display with 17 kills, six aces, and 12 digs, leading her team's offensive efforts.",
  "summary": "Another week means a new poll voting for the Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week. Vote now for the winner of Oct. 5-11.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Vote now for The News Leader's athlete of the week Oct. 5-10",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/vote-now-for-the-news-leaders-athlete-of-the-week-oct-5-10",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:03:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}