Ella Larpenteur Wins Midseason Volleyball Player Award
The athlete received nearly half of the total votes cast in the Daily Advertiser online poll.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Volleyball
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Ella Larpenteur has been named the Daily Advertiser Midseason Volleyball Player of the Year. The recognition follows an online fan vote that concluded on Oct. 9, 2026.
Why it matters
This award highlights Larpenteur's performance during the 2026 high school volleyball season as she helped lead her team to a strong overall record.
Larpenteur secured 49% of all votes cast, totaling 60,747, while maintaining a season performance of 146 kills, 147 digs, and 228 assists.
The players
Ella Larpenteur
She is the repeat recipient of the Daily Advertiser Volleyball Player of the Year award and a key player for her high school team.
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This publication serves as the local news organization that conducts the annual and midseason volleyball player rankings.
The details
Larpenteur, who was previously honored as the 2025 Daily Advertiser Volleyball Player of the Year, currently plays for a squad holding a 19-3 record this season. She earned the midseason title through the newspaper's fan-voted selection process.
Timeline
Ella Larpenteur won the 2025 Player of the Year award.
The online poll closed on Oct. 9, 2026.
The award was announced on Oct. 15, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Larpenteur establishes herself as a recurring elite performer following her 2025 win. Her continued dominance positions her team as a primary contender to qualify for the upcoming Sugar Bowl LHSAA State Volleyball Tournament at the Cajundome.
Larpenteur has accumulated 146 kills, 147 digs, and 228 assists, which provides a statistical baseline for tracking her production through the remainder of the season. Fans can monitor her performance to see if she maintains these averages as the team approaches the state tournament.
The takeaway
Larpenteur has secured back-to-back recognition as a top regional athlete through consistent statistical output. Her performance highlights the importance of versatile play, including high marks in both offensive kills and defensive digs.
What happens next
Lafayette team members plan to qualify for the Sugar Bowl LHSAA State Volleyball Tournament held at the Cajundome.
Further reading
Find more local athletic updates on the Lafayette Volleyball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Advertiser.
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