Vote Now for The Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week

Standout performances from local high school sports stars

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:17am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with sharp planes of color representing the players and field in an abstract, fragmented style.The Daily Advertiser's Athlete of the Week program celebrates the talent and dedication of local high school sports stars through a community voting process.Lafayette Today

The Daily Advertiser is calling on readers to vote for the top high school athlete in the Lafayette, Louisiana area for the week of April 6-12. Several standout performances were highlighted, including a 1-0 baseball victory for Catholic-N.I. over St. Thomas More on April 9.

Why it matters

Recognizing exceptional student-athletes is an important way for local media to celebrate community pride and inspire the next generation of sports stars. Voting for the Athlete of the Week also drives engagement with the newspaper's sports coverage.

The details

The Daily Advertiser featured postgame interviews with Catholic-N.I. baseball players Luke Hewitt and Joseph Trappey after their team's 1-0 victory over St. Thomas More on April 9. The win was part of a jam-packed month of spring sports action across Lafayette Parish and the surrounding region.

  • The voting period is open from April 13 to April 19, 2026.
  • The game between Catholic-N.I. and St. Thomas More took place on April 9, 2026.

The players

Luke Hewitt

A player on the Catholic-N.I. baseball team.

Joseph Trappey

A player on the Catholic-N.I. baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“Hear from Catholic-N.I. baseball's Luke Hewitt and Joseph Trappey after beating STM 1-0 on April 9, 2026.”

— Luke Hewitt and Joseph Trappey, Catholic-N.I. baseball players

What’s next

Readers can vote for the Athlete of the Week on The Daily Advertiser's website until April 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The Daily Advertiser's Athlete of the Week program celebrates the hard work and talent of local high school sports stars, fostering community pride and inspiring the next generation of athletes in the Lafayette area.