ASN highlights the volleyball players who delivered some of the week’s biggest performances on courts throughout Acadiana. Top Performers in Volleyball is presented by Pat Magee Firm.
Episode 7 First Touch Award: Amelie Trappey — Catholic High School, New Iberia
2026 fall season · Presented by Pat Magee Firm
Catholic High School of New Iberia senior outside hitter Amelie Trappey earned ASN’s First Touch Award after helping the Panthers open the volleyball season 8–0. Charles presented the recognition before Catholic’s visit to St. Thomas More in Lafayette and highlighted Trappey’s athleticism, energy and vocal leadership on the court.
Episode 7 also recapped a lively matchup in a packed STM gym. The Cougars won in straight sets after a closely contested opening set, while Catholic continued to build on a strong start to the season. ASN’s First Touch Award honors the contact that sets a team up for success—whether a serve receive, dig, block or pass. Hear the volleyball report around 38:18 in the ASN Podcast.
Opening First Touch Award: Riley Meaux — Westminster Christian
2026 season · Featured in Episode 6 of the Acadiana Sports Network Podcast.
Riley Meaux, a sophomore middle blocker at Westminster Christian in Opelousas, earned ASN’s first First Touch Award. On Episode 6, Charles highlighted her blocking against St. Thomas More and shared why her coach selected her for the recognition.
Westminster’s win over STM was a major moment for the program, and the hosts reported that the team followed it by winning all of its matches at St. Michael’s tournament in Baton Rouge. Meaux’s contribution stood out in a group that also features experienced seniors.
The First Touch Award recognizes the volleyball player whose serve receive, dig, block or pass sets teammates up for success. Meaux’s impact at the net made her a fitting first honoree in ASN’s volleyball coverage, presented by Pat Magee Firm.
