Edna Karr Cougars Coach Signs Contract Extension Through 2029

Edna Karr Cougars head coach, Michael Tellez, has signed a contract extension through 2029, the school announced Thursday. The Cougars have experienced back-to-back playoff runs under Tellez's leadership, including a 10-2 record in 2024 and a 9-3 mark in 2025. As a 4A program in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, the Cougars are expected to remain a top contender in the state. The contract extension is seen as a vote of confidence in Tellez's ability to attract top talent, with several key recruits already committed to the program for the upcoming season. With the extension, Tellez will now have a clear path to continue building the Cougars' program and competing for a state championship.

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