(This story was updated to add new information: Athlete of the Week winner.)

Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas voted and determined the Daily Advertiser's Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 16-22 is Beverly Potier of St. Thomas More girls volleyball. In an online poll that closed on Friday, Potier received nearly 89% of votes cast for a total of 6,592 votes.

She earned this recognition for her consistency in all facets as the Cougar's star middle hitter. The senior is currently averaging almost three kills per set — the most on her team playing a big role in their offense. She led her team to a 3-0 win over Southside last week and has continued to help her team snag dub after dub.

The Cougars are currently 9-0 on the season and Potier is one of the key players leading to the perfect start. Against St. Joseph's Academy on Sept. 24 she finished with a team-high 11 kills, an ace, and two blocks helping the Cougars come away with a 3-0 victory. In St. Thomas More's most recent match vs Parkview Baptist, she helped her team sweep yet another opponent finishing the match with six kills, two aces, and a block.

With Potier and a host of other key weapons, the Cougars are on track to make another LHSAA state championship run this year.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Anyone can nominate an athlete of the week for every sport. Nominate next week’s ballot through email. Readers can email nominations to sports reporter Shannon Belt at sbelt@recordnet.com. Please include the player's stats and a photo if possible.

Here's a look at the past winners:

• Sept. 7: Doug E Viltz, Teurlings Catholic, football

• Sept. 14: Brooks Resweber, swimming, St. Thomas More

Original story: Another week means another chance to highlight high school athletes hailing from Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas.

Prep sports in the 337 are still finding their rhythm as non-district games continue and they begin to set their sights on district opponents soon. From 100-plus rushing yards to record-setting swimming outings these six athletes have shown up and showed out doing everything they can to help their respective teams snag victories.

The poll includes athletes from the following fall sports: football, swimming, cross country, and girls' volleyball. The poll can be found at the bottom of the story and closes on Friday.

Here are the candidates for Athlete of the Week for Sept. 16-22 (athletes listed in alphabetical order):

Kristen Allen, girls volleyball, St. Martinville: There was no stopping Allen in the Tigers’ Sept. 19 matchup vs Comeuax. She helped her team sweep the Spartans 3-0 with a team-high seven kills.

Andi Clements, swimming, Southside: On Sept. 17 in the Southwest Louisiana Swim League Week 3 meet, Clements shined. The sophomore swimmer took home gold in the 100-meter backstroke and freestyle as well as helping her team win the 400-meter freestyle relay.

Jonathan Dartez, football, Vermilion Catholic: Leading Vermilion Catholic in a shootout Week 3 matchup vs. Loreauville was Dartez. The dual-threat quarterback rushed for nearly 300 yards and four touchdowns helping his team win its third game in a row 47-36.

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Beverly Potier, girls volleyball, St. Thomas More: The Cougars swept Soutside on Sept. 19 and Potier was a key player in doing so. The senior middle hitter finished the game with a team-high nine kills and three blocks.

Talan Sievers, cross country, Lafayette Christian Academy: In the 46th Annual Episcopal/Varsity Sports Round Table Run meet, Sievers had the best finish out of any other LCA runner. He ran the three-mile race in 16 minutes and 56.01 seconds finishing in the top 15.

Diesel Solari, football, Cecilia: The Bulldogs kept pouring it on scoring touchdown after touchdown in their Week 3 matchup vs. Northside. Solari led the charge scoring four touchdowns in the first half as they beat the Vikings 65-24.

Editor's note: Anyone can nominate an athlete of the week for every sport. Nominate next week's ballot through email. Readers can email nominations to sports reporter Shannon Belt at sbelt@gannett.com. Please include a player's statistics and a photo if possible.

All high school varsity players from Lafayette, Acadiana, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Iberia parishes are eligible to be placed on the ballot. Nominations must be received by Monday morning following that week's games for consideration.

Shannon Belt covers high school sports and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow her high school and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ShannonBelt3. Got questions regarding HS/UL athletics? Send them to Shannon Belt at sbelt@gannett.com.

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