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2026 Public Schools Top 100 Preview: No. 21 Edna Karr
No. 21 Edna Karr enters 2026 with a new quarterback, a rebuilt lineup and a talented defense chasing another Louisiana Division I Select title.
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Karr currently has nine regular-season games listed. The schedule includes three major tests in the first six weeks and the usual District 9-5A challenge after that. - Sept. 4: Little Rock Christian Academy (Ark.) - Sept. 11: at Huntington - Sept. 18: Ruston - Sept. 24: Holy Cross - Oct. 2: at Brother Martin - Oct. 9: at John Curtis Christian - Oct. 16: Archbishop Rummel - Oct. 22: Chalmette - Nov. 5: Jesuit Ruston is the early measuring stick. The Bearcats will test Karr's new quarterback, new offensive pieces and ability to handle a physical four-quarter game. Then comes a three-week stretch against Brother Martin, John Curtis and Rummel. Karr will know exactly what it has before the final month of the regular season.
Zyion Wesley, OL, 2027 The Mississippi State commit is the foundation of the offense. Karr will lean on him to set the tone up front and help a new quarterback settle into the job. Juelz Batiste, EDGE, 2027 Batiste committed to Ole Miss and gives the Cougars a proven pass-rushing presence. On a younger team, his ability to create negative plays will matter even more. JaMichael Quinn, LB, 2027 Quinn is one of the defensive leaders back from the championship team. His experience in the middle of the defense should help Karr handle the physical offenses on its schedule. Eldric Cambrice, CB, 2027 Cambrice gives Karr a senior corner to build around. He will be asked to lead a secondary replacing major pieces from last season. Forest Johnson, QB, 2028 Johnson is one of the two leading candidates for the starting quarterback job. He does not need to carry the entire offense, but he must show he can manage Karr's pace and pressure. Marlon Jones, QB, 2028 Jones remains in the quarterback competition and gives the Cougars another talented option. The summer and preseason will determine whether one player takes control or both have roles early. Jarell McGee and Jermond Macklin, RB The running backs can take pressure off the new starter. If Karr can establish the run behind Wesley and a rebuilt line, the quarterback transition becomes much easier.
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No. 21 Edna Karr enters 2026 with a new quarterback, a rebuilt lineup and a talented defense chasing another Louisiana Division I Select title.
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