Class 6A football coaches poll

Class 6A football coaches poll:
An early look at the top teams in the state
by Jerry Ulmer, OSAAtoday

Preseason Statewide Football Coaches Poll Class 6A

OSAAtoday is thrilled to present its preseason statewide Class 6A Football Coaches Poll. Thanks to all the coaches who took the time and had the expertise to contribute their opinions to this first-time endeavor.

Look for the polls every week during the fall season.

Please note: these polls are for generating interest and discussion only and have no impact on the OSAA’s RPI and Colley ratings that form the basis of the OSAA’s rankings for playoff purposes.

Class 6A Football

1. Central Catholic (3) 116

2. Clackamas (4) 113

3. Jesuit (4) 111

4. Sheldon (1) 98

5. West Linn (2) 86

6. Tigard 66

7. Lake Oswego (1) 65

8. West Salem 62

9. Sherwood 18

10.South Medford 15

First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: Oregon City (14), Southridge (13), Tualatin (12)

Notes: Clackamas, last year’s champion, lost much of its offensive firepower but should have a stifling defense, led by Oregon State-bound lineman Kelsen Hennessy. … Central Catholic is loaded with experienced junior skill players in quarterback Cade Knighton, running backs Elijah Elliott and Miles Jackson and receivers Silas Starr and Kalvin Souders. … Sheldon has two of the state’s top senior recruits in quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. and tight end Patrick Herbert, who have committed to Penn State and Oregon, respectively. … Jesuit has a third-year starter at quarterback in senior Will Spitznagel. … West Linn senior quarterback Ethan Long has committed to Arizona State. … West Salem is led by Oregon State-bound athlete Anthony Gould.