Walker High School promoted defensive coordinator Chris Harrell to head coach, the school announced on Tuesday.
The hiring comes after former coach took the De La Salle opening on Monday.ย
Harrell, a Plaquemine native and St. John alum, began his coaching career in 2006 at St. John. He also coached at West Catholic (Grand Rapids, Michigan), St. Michael and Dutchtown.ย
He's spent 15 years coaching, 12 as as defensive coordinator. Harrell was hired at Walker in January from Dutchtown to serve as the Wildcats' defensive coordinator.ย
"Stepping into his new role as head football coach at Walker High School, coach Harrell brings a wealth of experience, leadership and a commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field," Walker High wrote in its announcement post on Facebook.
Harrell also spent 14 years coaching baseball.ย