Channelview September 2025

\\ By Matthew Ogle MOREAU BRINGS STEADY ENERGY TO A CHANNELVIEW TEAM ON THE RISE T H ROUGH FOLLOWING Volleyball

IT DIDN’T START WITH A DREAM OF STARDOM. FOR LYRRA MOREAU, PICKING UP VOLLEYBALL IN SEVENTH GRADE WAS SIMPLY WHAT EVERYONE ELSE SEEMED TO BE DOING. But over time, the game became more than just a seasonal commitment — it became a reflection of who she is. “From there, I became really interested in the feeling that you get when you’re on a team and with the family that you make,” Moreau said. “There are lifelong friendships I’ve gained from playing this game.” That early interest has since grown into a steady influence on the court for Channelview. Moreau steps into her final year as the Falcons’ top offensive threat, after leading the team with 185 kills as a junior, while also chipping in 343 digs and 293 serve receptions. Channelview faced its share of challenges in a new-look district last year, finishing 12–21 overall, but Moreau remained a constant through the ups and downs. However, her value isn’t just in her stats — it’s in the steadiness she brings, on and off the court. “I feel that the team looks to me for consistency,” she said. “We train, practice, and compete every day and I want to make sure that they always see me with a smile on my face. I try to bring the positivity, which comes with that upbeat attitude and body language. If we’re all feeling better,

with me.”

Off the court, Moreau expresses herself just as clearly. “I do love my jewelry, and I take pride in my style,” she said. “But there’s also meaning behind it. The bracelets were made in St. Croix, where my dad and his side of the family are from. I’ve been able to visit them over the summers and during Christmas, and fortunately, I’ve brought back a little piece of them

we play better.” It’s a mentality rooted not just in sport, but in the way she carries herself. A proud multi-sport athlete, Moreau also competes in track and field, powerlifting, and golf — all while managing her academic responsibilities. “It keeps me busy,” she said with a laugh. “It’s not that I get bored easily, but I just want to keep being active while I have some spare time and energy.”

As her senior year unfolds, Moreau is less concerned with accolades and more focused on showing up for her team — the way her parents always showed up for her. “When I start something, they’re there to make sure I follow through,” she said. “I’m not a quitter — and that’s not changing anytime soon.”

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