High school football rankings: Edna Karr headlines Louisiana Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
By Thomas Frey
Aug 22, 2023, 12:45pm
Cougars looking for fifth state championship since 2016.
The 2023 high school football season in Louisiana kicks off later this month and MaxPreps has your look at the state's top teams.
Edna Karr (New Orleans) owns the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
Edna Karr reached the third round of the Division 1 Select state playoffs before falling by one possession to Catholic-B.R.
The Cougars return playmaking wide receivers in Ole Miss commit
Rahji Dennis and junior
TaRon Francis, who has big offers himself. Defensively, senior Georgia Tech commit
Tah’j Butler leads the way at linebacker.
Defending state champions include
John Curtis Christian (River Ridge) in DI Select,
Destrehan in DI Non-Select,
St. Thomas More (Lafayette) in DII Select,
Lutcher in DII Non-Select,
St. Charles Catholic (LaPlace) in DIII Select,
Many in DIII Non-Select,
Ouachita Christian (Monroe) in DIV Select and
Oak Grove in DIV Non-Select.
Rankings are computer-generated, factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available.
Edna Karr begins 2023 as the No. 1 team in Louisiana. The Cougars averaged 38.6 points per game while making a deep playoff run in 2022. (Photo: Parker Waters)
1.
Edna Karr (New Orleans), 8-3 record in 2022
2.
John Curtis Christian (River Ridge), 12-2
3.
Catholic-B.R. (Baton Rouge), 11-2
4.
Lafayette Christian Academy (Lafayette), 10-4
5.
Ruston, 13-2
6.
Destrehan, 14-0
7.
St. Thomas More (Lafayette), 13-1
8.
St. Augustine (New Orleans), 7-4
9.
Zachary, 10-3
10.
Brother Martin (New Orleans), 9-6
11.
Acadiana (Lafayette), 8-4
12.
Many, 13-0
13.
University Lab (Baton Rouge), 9-4
14.
Lutcher, 14-1
15.
Archbishop Rummel (Metairie), 6-6
16.
Westgate (New Iberia), 10-4
17.
Southside (Youngsville), 11-2
18.
Teurlings Catholic (Lafayette), 12-2
19.
Warren Easton (New Orleans), 10-2
20.
Ouachita Christian (Monroe), 14-1
21.
North DeSoto (Stonewall), 12-2
22.
St. Charles Catholic (LaPlace), 11-3
23.
Denham Springs, 10-3
24.
De La Salle (New Orleans), 10-1
25.
Carencro (Lafayette), 10-3
