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We are only a few weeks removed from the spring season, and here we take a glimpse of next year and what it might look like. This being a unique case with the season just four months away. Have a…
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Continue ReadingWe are only a few weeks removed from the spring season, and here we take a glimpse of next year and what it might look like. This being a unique case with the season just four months away. Have a look at who I would have listed as 6A’s top 15.
1)Central Catholic– CC returns one of the most loaded 2022 classes in the West. Junior QB Luke Johnson had a nice spring season, separate from throwing too many INT’s. Look for WR/OLB Jordan King Jordan King 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Central Catholic | 2022 State OR to be a double digit D1 offered athlete before he is done, with Zachery Grisham Zachery Grisham 6'0" | 200 lbs | DB Central Catholic | 2022 State OR and Kaden Schell Kaden Schell 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Central Catholic | 2022 State OR ranking as two of Oregon’s top recruits at their individual positions. You will also continue to hear 6-7 Sophomore Riley Williams Riley Williams 6'7" | 230 lbs | TE Central Catholic | 2023 OR 23’ name as he could potentially be one of the nation’s best TE’s for his class.
2)West Linn– This is far from a given next year as the Lions will be young, graduating one of the more talented senior classes to come through Oregon in some time. The young guys are so talented, that I will still give them the nod as one of the top two 6A teams, but next year’s state title is truly up for grabs. Look for 2023 standout Mark Hamper Mark Hamper 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2023 State OR to be one of the region’s best and fellow 23’ Earl Ingle to be listed among the fastest rising LB’s on the West Coast.
3)Clackamas- The Cavs went (26-1) with a state title in 2017 and 18’. They have that type of potential in the years ahead. Kaden Ludwick Kaden Ludwick 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL Clackamas | 2022 State OR is the fastest rising recruit in Oregon in my opinion, with fellow line and LB standouts Logan Chastain Logan Chastain 6'0" | 275 lbs | DL Clackamas | 2022 State OR 22’, Sullivan McDaniel Sullivan McDaniel 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Clackamas | 2023 State OR 23’, and 6-6 265-pound Kage Casey Kage Casey 6'6" | 265 lbs | OL Clackamas | 2022 State OR 22’ all returning. Add in breakout RB Luke Ash, all state DB KJ Johnson-Gibson, and D1 offered WR Miles Williams Miles Williams 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Clackamas | 2022 State OR and Clack is loaded. If they show up ready to play, they have as good a shot as anybody.
4)Lake Oswego- Give Coach Coury a ton of credit, after losing a special senior group led by Casey Filkins, the Lakers bounced back destroying a very talented Tualatin team to close the year. RB Gabe Olvera Gabe Olvera 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Lake Oswego | 2022 State OR went off during the shortened season, putting himself in the 6A POY conversation. Both Dylan Layne Dylan Layne 6'2" | 200 lbs | DB Lake Oswego | 2022 State OR and Jack Layne Jack Layne 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Lake Oswego | 2022 State OR had outstanding seasons and the line was fundamentally sound and impressive led by Austin Leykam Austin Leykam 6'2" | 265 lbs | OL Lake Oswego | 2022 State OR
5)Tualatin- What will be one of the most talked about teams heading into next season, with recent Oregon St commit Cole Prusia Cole Prusia 6'3" | 190 lbs | DB Tualatin | 2022 State OR being named the PRZ CO-Offensive POY. The T Wolves roster is ridiculously talented with unanimous 1st team All TRL QB Jackson Jones Jackson Jones 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Tualatin | 2022 State OR and D1 projected athlete Malik Ross Malik Ross 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Tualatin | 2022 State OR returning. All of this said as the 37-6 loss to Lake Oswego to close the year was concerning.
6)Lakeridge- One of the most intriguing and youthful teams anywhere in the West, with a litany of D1 talent. QB
Ryan Oliver
Ryan
Oliver
6'3" | 195 lbs | QB
Lakeridge | 2023
State
OR
23’ returns after an incredibly impressive Sophomore season in the state’s toughest conference. He will have the luxury of having two big time WR’s in Joey Olsen 6-5 200 24’ and
Baylor Corbin
Baylor
Corbin
6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH
Lakeridge | 2023
State
OR
23’. Olsen earned 1st team all-conference honors as a freshman, something unheard of in the TRL. Expect him to be one of the nation’s most recruited wide outs for his class.
The Pacers also bring back a stellar D led by 1st team all-league LB’s 22’s
Zac Waible
Zac
Waible
6'2" | 215 lbs | LB
Lakeridge | 2022
State
OR
,
Jake Reichle
Jake
Reichle
6'3" | 185 lbs | DB
Lakeridge | 2022
OR
and POY
Nui Tovey
Nui
Tovey
6'3" | 230 lbs | LB
Lakeridge | 2022
State
OR
. They are joined by another current freshman standout in Ethan Biondine. If Lakeridge can get some line play, they will be in good shape.
7)Jesuit- The Crusaders return a solid 2022 perimeter, led by D1 projected LB/TE
Spencer McKelligon
Spencer
McKelligon
6'3" | 210 lbs | LB
Jesuit | 2022
State
OR
and Vermont Lacrosse commit, QB
Tatum Lewis
Tatum
Lewis
6'1" | 175 lbs | QB
Jesuit | 2022
OR
. They will also benefit greatly with the return of
Michael Rincon
Michael
Rincon
5'10" | 180 lbs | RB
Jesuit | 2022
State
OR
who had a monster Junior season running ball, along with defensive standout
Johnny Miller
Johnny
Miller
5'10" | 190 lbs | DB
Jesuit | 2022
State
OR
.
The biggest question for the Crusaders will come up front where they lose two of the state’s best in
Charlie Pickard
Charlie
Pickard
6'5" | 290 lbs | OL
Jesuit | 2021
State
OR
and
Declan Quillin
Declan
Quillin
6'3" | 295 lbs | OL
Jesuit | 2021
State
OR
.
8)Newberg-Definitely the breakout team of the year within Oregon. Give Coach Hastin a lot of credit. The Tigers will return a host of talented kids as well, led by 1st Team All State PRZ running back
Price Pothier
Price
Pothier
5'7" | 170 lbs | RB
Newberg | 2022
State
OR
, and three-year starter
Levi Durrell
Levi
Durrell
6'3" | 185 lbs | QB
Newberg | 2022
State
OR
at QB.
The Tigers made a statement the first game of the year by beating Sherwood 19-16 and then Mountainside 34-28. The question becomes can they maintain this type of consistency.
9)Mountainside- The Mavericks graduate a very talented senior group, which include the likes of PRZ Player of the Year Andrew Simpson Andrew Simpson 6'1" | 165 lbs | DB Mountainside | 2021 State OR and Justin Hughes Justin Hughes 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Mountainside | 2021 State OR , both committed to Western Oregon. Even with the loss of a deep 2021 class, Mountainside returns the state’s top QB for 22’ in Brian Mannion Brian Mannion 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Mountainside | 2022 State OR . He is a difference maker in my opinion and should carry the load for one of the state’s fastest rising programs.
10)Tigard- A guarantee heading into next season is that WR Keenan Speer-Johnson Keenan Speer-Johnson 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Tigard | 2022 State OR will be double teamed every single contest. Tigard is a traditional 6A power as most know, running one of the state’s top programs from the youth on up. That said as their depth is in question with a lot yet to be determined.
11)Sunset- The Apollos had an unreal year finishing (6-0) with a definitive #2 ranking. That said as they graduate an incredibly talented and deep senior class, specifically on the line and on D. RB Caleb Kim Caleb Kim 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Sunset | 2022 State OR returns after a 1st team all-state type season where he did a little bit of everything. It won’t be a secret who Sunset will turn to next year.
12)Sherwood- The Bowmen seem to re-load every year, and should be considered one of the top football towns in Oregon. This is another group who graduates a deep and talented 2021 class with the likes of all everything POY Bryan Cuthbertson Bryan Cuthbertson 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Sherwood | 2021 State OR and RB Clay Peden Clay Peden 6'1" | 165 lbs | RB Sherwood | 2021 OR . Sherwood always has dudes and will be fine.
13)Westview- Everyone should keep an eye on Westview. The core group of high profile D1 athletes traveled to Utah last year to play with Oregon’s season unknown. This includes one of the nation’s top WR’s in
Darrius Clemons
Darrius
Clemons
6'3" | 195 lbs | WR
Westview | 2022
State
OR
, double digit D1 offer athlete
Aaron Jones
Aaron
Jones
5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH
Westview | 2022
State
OR
, and the state’s #1 ranked 2023
Sam Leavitt
Sam
Leavitt
6'2" | 200 lbs | QB
West Linn | 2023
State
OR
.
2022 ATH Drew Bennett went off this past season and the Cats actually have a line for the first time in a while. 2023 standout
Kaden Huppin
Kaden
Huppin
6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH
Westview | 2023
State
OR
is another name you will hear often. The potential for this group is high.
14)North Medford- North has had a deep and talented roster the last few seasons, with impressive kids coming back. 6-5 WR
Bryce Dyer
Bryce
Dyer
6'5" | 205 lbs | WR
North Medford | 2022
State
OR
is intriguing and one of Oregon’s best with his length and overall athleticism. 6-4 freshman TE/WR AJ Pugliano projects as a 4* and a major D1 recruit.
They graduate a legit perimeter with the likes of
Devin Bradd
Devin
Bradd
5'10" | 205 lbs | RB
North Medford | 2021
State
OR
and Chase Constanzo but the Black Tornado still are in good shape moving forward.
15)Sprague / Sheldon- The Oly’s were one of Oregon’s surprise teams finishing (5-1) after a couple tough seasons. Sprague will return one of Oregon’s top 23’s in
Drew Rodriguez
Drew
Rodriguez
6'2" | 200 lbs | DB
Sprague | 2023
State
OR
along with rising 2022 QB
Logan Smith
Logan
Smith
6'4" | 175 lbs | QB
Sprague | 2022
OR
. They should compete for a conference title if they can get some line play.
The Irish are a traditional state power, but this last year was tough and telling, in the 48-16 loss to North Medford to close. Sophomore QB
Brock Thomas
Brock
Thomas
6'0" | 175 lbs | QB
Sheldon | 2023
State
OR
can play but he will need some other individuals to step up.