Benjy Lewis transitions from Ouachita football leadership to Good Hope Middle School administration
Lewis leaves a coaching tenure marked by an 18-18 record and a first LHSAA championship since 1989 to become an assistant principal.
Benjy Lewis has resigned from his position as head football coach at Ouachita Parish High School to accept an appointment as an assistant principal at Good Hope Middle School. The transition marks a shift from the sidelines to the administrative suite, occurring five months after the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Lewis, a 1997 graduate of West Ouachita and an alumnus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, officially stepped down from coaching duties on a Monday. His resignation follows a tenure where he led the Lions to their first LHSAA state championship since 1989. The victory was secured in the D-I nonselect division after Ouachita defeated Ruston in last fall's final.
During his time at the helm, which began in 2023 following two seasons as defensive coordinator, the program compiled an 18-18 record over three seasons. Under Lewis's leadership, the school successfully recruited multiple players to Division I programs. Notable among these is defensive tackle Dylan Berymon, who committed to Nebraska in February.
The career move represents a significant evolution for Lewis, whose coaching experience spans 23 years. His previous head coaching stops include Jena, West Ouachita, Richwood, and Neville. Prior to his promotion to head coach at Ouachita Parish High School, he served as the defensive coordinator for two seasons.
While the specific start date for his tenure as an assistant principal is not detailed, the appointment signals a new chapter for the West Ouachita graduate. The announcement was reported by Yahoo Sports, drawing on coverage originally provided by the Monroe News-Star regarding the local career change.
