Edna Karr stays unbeaten heading into LHSAA Division I Select playoffs. The Cougars finished regular season 10-0 and ranked #1 in Louisiana. Teurlings Catholic also dominated with a perfect 10-0 season. Yet Bonnabel stunned the Rebels 54-48 on Nov. 21.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Edna Karr holds #1 seed in Division I Select with 23-game win streak
- Teurlings Catholic earned No. 2 seed with 10-0 undefeated record
- Bonnabel upset the Rebels 54-48 in playoff action on Friday night
- Playoffs heat up this week with quarterfinal matchups coming soon
- Edna Karr seeking back-to-back state championships after 2024 title
The Powerhouses Heating Up
Edna Karr hasn’t lost since last season ended. The Cougars bring an impressive 23-game winning streak into November. They dominated Week 9 beating John Curtis 48-26. Then Karr rolled past Archbishop Rummel 35-14 just days later. This team plays mistake-free football.
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The Cougars clinched their district championship early. All season they’ve faced elite competition. And they keep winning convincingly. Karr’s defense shuts down opponents consistently. Their offense moves the ball with ease. That’s why they’re the top seed.
Teurlings Catholic proved itself ready for playoffs too. The Rebels went 10-0 through the regular season. They earned the No. 2 seed in Division I Select. Plus they captured the District 4-4A championship undefeated. Everything was clicking.
Upset Alert: Bonnabel Stuns Teurlings
But playoff football changes everything fast. Bonnabel came ready on Nov. 21. The Bruins faced the previously undefeated Rebels at a neutral site. And they delivered the shock.
Bonnabel took down Teurlings 54-48 in a thriller. The Rebels fought back hard all night. But ultimately the Bruins’ offense proved superior. This upset sends shockwaves through Louisiana. No. 2 seeds don’t fall often.
This result shows why tournaments matter. Undefeated records don’t guarantee playoff success. Bonnabel earned a spot in the next round. And Teurlings’ perfect season came to an end. The Rebels will replay this game forever.
Playoff Bracket and Seeds
The brackets are set for Louisiana high school football. Here’s what matters for the favorites:
| Team | Record | Seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Karr | 10-0 | #1 | Active (Bye) |
| Teurlings Catholic | 10-0 | #2 | Eliminated |
| Bonnabel | 7-3 | TBA | Advanced |
Edna Karr got the top seed and earned first-round rest. The Cougars will watch other teams battle first. Plus they get extra time to prepare. This advantage matters. Karr will be hungry for another title.
What’s Next for Favorites
Round two contests begin soon for top teams. Here’s what to expect:
- Top seeds get home-field advantage moving forward
- Quarterfinal games happen in coming weeks
- Edna Karr will face winner from lower-seeded matchup
- Other elite squads battle for final four spots
- Championship game takes place at the Superdome
The road continues. Karr’s unstructured victory streak makes them favorites. But Bonnabel proved anything possible in November. Every team has a puncher’s chance now. Louisiana high school football stays unpredictable.
Can Karr Capture Back-to-Back Titles?
Edna Karr won it all last season. The Cougars dominated the 2024 playoffs. But repeating is never easy. Many hungry teams want to dethrone them.
This squad has talent, experience, and poise. They know what it takes to win in December. Plus they haven’t lost in over 23 games. That kind of streak doesn’t happen by accident.
Still, Bonnabel proved upsets happen. Watch for the unexpected in coming weeks. Which dark horse team might shake things up next?
Sources
- MaxPreps – LHSAA football schedules and playoff brackets
- NOLA.com – Louisiana high school football coverage
- SI.com – Weekly rankings and game previews
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