After two seasons, Kedrin Seastrunk will not return as the head football coach at St. Mary’s High School.
Seastrunk has posted a social media statement sharing the news.
“This wasn’t my choice but I will … “ he posted on his Facebook page, leading into a Bible verse (Proverbs 3:5-6) that begins “Trust in the Lord with all your heart ….”
His statement ended by saying “I wish St. Mary’s nothing but continued success and blessings moving forward. With gratitude, Coach Sea.”
In his message, Seastrunk thanked supporters at and around the school, and addressed those who had different perspectives.
“To those who may not have always understood or accepted me, I still wish you nothing but peace and success. Every experience – good or bad – serves a purpose, and I truly believe God uses every season to prepare us for greater things ahead.
“While it is disappointing that this chapter has ended the way it did, I walk away with my head held high, knowing I gave this school my heart, my time, and my full commitment. I pray the administration is guided with wisdom, discernment and integrity as they move forward in selecting the next leader for these students and this program,” Seastrunk wrote.
Seastrunk stepped in as head coach after assisting previous coach Aaron York, who took a head coaching post at Buckeye after the 2023 season.
In two years as head coach, Seastrunk’s teams had a combined 11-12 record – 6-6 in 2025 with a playoff win, and 5-6 in 2024 with a playoff appearance. Five of their non-district losses were to teams from higher classifications. The Tigers were a combined 7-3 in district play in the past two seasons.
His St. Mary’s teams posted a pair of milestone wins over nearby Class AA power Many, and split games with Class AA rival Menard in the annual “Bishop’s Bowl” contest.
Seastrunk, a former standout tight end at Northwestern State, overcame a serious knee injury and returned to impress NFL scouts enough to earn an invitation to a preseason camp.
He is president of the Man Up Mentorship Foundation which works with youth in Natchitoches and Red River parishes.
The school has not yet released a statement announcing a head coaching vacancy.