Alexandria boys basketball falls to Edna Karr in LHSAA semifinals

Edna Karr boys basketball team makes first LHSAA finals appearance in 19 years

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:24pm

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The Alexandria boys basketball team fell to Edna Karr in the LHSAA semifinals, ending their season. Edna Karr, who had missed the LHSAA Select Division I finals for 19 years, will be making their first finals appearance in nearly two decades.

Why it matters

The LHSAA semifinals are a crucial stage in the high school basketball postseason, with teams vying for a spot in the championship game. Edna Karr's return to the finals after nearly two decades is a significant achievement for the program.

The details

The Alexandria boys basketball team was defeated by Edna Karr in the LHSAA semifinals, ending their season. Edna Karr, who had not made the LHSAA Select Division I finals in 19 years, will be making their first appearance in the championship game in nearly two decades.

  • The LHSAA semifinals took place on March 11, 2026.

The players

Edna Karr

A high school basketball team that is making their first LHSAA Select Division I finals appearance in 19 years.

Alexandria

A high school basketball team that was defeated by Edna Karr in the LHSAA semifinals, ending their season.

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The takeaway

Edna Karr's return to the LHSAA finals after nearly two decades is a significant achievement for the program, showcasing their ability to rebuild and compete at the highest level of high school basketball in Louisiana.