Updated 6A Top 15 +Analysis
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1.West Linn (1-0) The Lions are incredibly talented and still relatively youthful and deep. They traveled down South, blasting North Medford for the 2nd year in a row 56-6. Over the last two seasons they have beaten the Black Tornado by…
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Continue Reading1.West Linn (1-0) The Lions are incredibly talented and still relatively youthful and deep. They traveled down South, blasting North Medford for the 2nd year in a row 56-6. Over the last two seasons they have beaten the Black Tornado by a combined score of 105-13.
vs #6 Sheldon (1-0)
2.Central Catholic (1-0) Never doubt the Rams. This is something I have come to learn over the last few seasons. The reigning 6A state champs lost a host of talent to graduation, along with a few key transfers ( Riley Williams Riley Williams 6'7" | 230 lbs | TE Central Catholic | 2023 OR , Joe Merlino Joe Merlino 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Central Catholic | 2023 OR ) and still managed to travel up North and beat the nation’s #24 ranked team in Bellevue. The Wolverines were another group fresh off a 14-0 season and state title victory.
vs St John Bosco, CA (2-0)- Nation’s #1 Ranked Team
3.Jesuit (1-0) The Crusaders held off a talented Skyview, WA team who scored a few late TDs, to make the final 24-21. Jesuit features the top line in the state and maybe the top 1-2 RB punch in Oregon with Lonnie Burt Lonnie Burt 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2024 State OR 6-1 200 24′ and Payton Roth Payton Roth 6'4" | 200 lbs | RB Jesuit | 2023 State OR 6-4 200 23′. They rushed a combined 31 times for 254 yards and all 3 of the teams TDs.
@ #5 Lakeridge (1-0)
4.Tualatin (1-0) The T Wolves did a good job, fending off a tough and talented #1 ranked 5A Summit program 19-12. Jack Wagner Jack Wagner 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Tualatin | 2023 State OR showed why he should be considered a state POY favorite, with one of Oregon’s top defensive players Richie Anderson Richie Anderson 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL Tualatin | 2023 State OR , impressing from his TE spot and catching 2 TDs.
@ McNary (0-1)
5.Lakeridge (1-0) The Pacers did as expected against a depleted McNary program, winning 47-0. Ryan Oliver Ryan Oliver 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Lakeridge | 2023 State OR had career highs in passing yards (356) and TDs (5) as expectations are high. As noted Baylor Corbin Baylor Corbin 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Lakeridge | 2023 State OR went off, catching 12 passes for 236 yards and 3 TDs. This weeks game against Jesuit will be telling.
vs #3 Jesuit (1-0)
6.Sheldon (1-0) As expected the Irish blasted Glencoe 56-0 with numerous athletes contributing. Oregon POY candidate Brock Thomas Brock Thomas 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Sheldon | 2023 State OR and very versatile RB Grafton Robinson Grafton Robinson 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Sheldon | 2023 State OR did their thing. If Sheldon wants to compete with #1 West Linn on the road this week, the state’s #1 recruit Teitum Tuioti Teitum Tuioti 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Sheldon | 2023 State OR and many others will need to step up.
@ #1 West Linn (1-0)
7.Tigard (1-0) Tigard went (2-8) a season ago, but return double digit all conference athletes. They looked outstanding in the opener, beating up on David Douglas 48-0. The Scots were without one of Oregon’s top players in Caleb Clardy Caleb Clardy 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB David Douglas | 2023 State OR . That said it was still an impressive win.
@ Sandy (0-1)
8.Westview (1-0) One of the best games Week 1 was the Wildcats 31-28 win over then #8 Clackamas. Jordan Fisher Jordan Fisher 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB Westview | 2023 State OR continued his tear rushing for 237 yards and 2 TDs. Westview looks to have their best team in years.
@ 5A Wilsonville (1-0)
9.Sherwood (1-0) Give credit to the Bowmen who handled a tradition rich West Salem program 31-14. Junior QB Kasen Covert Kasen Covert 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Sherwood | 2024 State OR backed up the hype looking good, with Boise St commit Oliver Fisher Oliver Fisher 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Sherwood | 2023 State OR 6-5 220 TE/DE being too much to handle for the Titans.
@ #10 Clackamas (0-1)
10.Clackamas (0-1) The Cavs played well against Westview, just coming up short. They will face a similar matchup against #9 Sherwood this week, which is sure to be one of the most competitive matchups state wide. It will be interesting to see what Clack does at the QB spot, with junior Mateo Maehara throwing all four of his teams TDs, in the 31-28 loss. Blake Baker Blake Baker 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Clackamas | 2023 State OR did a good job last season throwing 19 TDs/2 INTs.
vs #9 Sherwood (1-0)
11.Lake Oswego (1-0) It wasn’t the most impressive win but the Lakers are young, beating Barlow 20-8. They have some of the top underclassmen in the state and maybe Oregon’s best coach ever in Steve Coury. It will be a battle versus West Salem.
@ #13 West Salem (0-1)
12.Mountainside (1-0) One of the most impressive wins Week 1 came via Mountainside in their 35-0 pasting of Roseburg. They are extremely well coached, and although it’s early, they looked like a conference title contender. If they are truly legit, you should see them handle Barlow this coming week.
@ Barlow (0-1)
13.West Salem (0-1) I’ve seen West start slow numerous times over the years, as I would still have them listed among the state’s best. I see their matchup versus Lake O this week being competitive, even with the 31-14 loss to Sherwood.
vs #11 Lake Oswego (1-0)
14.South Medford (1-0) South is a much improved team from a year ago and should battle for the #2 spot in the SWC. It was a quality 41-0 win at Beaverton, but for context the Beavers will struggle to win at all this year.
vs Del Norte, CA (2-0)
15.South Salem (1-0) The Saxons have an impressive group. They squeaked out a 34-28 OT victory over an average Liberty, WA team on the road. D lineman Hatimu Letisi Hatimu Letisi 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL South Salem | 2024 State OR was wrecking kids up front, while QB Daschel Smith Daschel Smith 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB South Salem | 2023 State OR continued to impress, going 22 of 30 for 360 yards and 3 total TDs.
vs Sunset (1-0)
15.Tie Oregon City (1-0 I’ve personally hyped Oregon City with close to double digit all TRL returners back. They did not look great, barely beating Jefferson 18-15. They will need to beat a good 5A Canby squad if they hope be a TRL playoff team.
@ 5A Canby (1-0)