Oct. 4 Statewide Boys Cross-Country Coaches Polls
OSAAtoday presents its twice-monthly weekly statewide Boys Cross-Country Coaches Polls in all classifications. Thanks to all the coaches who took the time and had the expertise to contribute their opinions to this endeavor.
6A
1. Jesuit (4) [3] 130
2. Franklin (10) [1] 129
3. Central Catholic [2] 104
3. Sunset [9] 104
5. West Linn [4] 75
6. South Eugene [5] 60
7. South Medford [nr] 47
8. Sheldon [6] 41
9. Wilson [7] 22
10. Summit [8] 12
First-place votes in parentheses
Last ranking in brackets
Others receiving significant votes: None
Notes: McMinnville senior Zane Fodge (15:20.8) and Franklin junior Aidan Palmer (15:31.8) recorded the two fastest times in 6A at the Nike Portland XC meet at Portland Meadows on Sept. 29. ... Jesuit, led by sophomore Jack Bennett (fifth), has jumped past Franklin and Central Catholic into the top spot.
5A
1. Crater (7) [2] 79
2. Ashland (1) [1] 72
3. Wilsonville [4] 42
4. Churchill [6] 40
5. Hood River Valley [3] 39
6. Crook County [5] 30
7. Dallas [7] 23
8. The Dalles [9] 21
9. Silverton [10] 20
10. South Albany [nr] 14
First-place votes in parentheses
Last ranking in brackets
Others receiving significant votes: None
Notes: Crater has four runners ranked among the top 13 in Jantz Tostenson (fourth), Ryland McCullough (seventh), Gage Reed (10th) and Matthew Schenk (13th). ... Ashland junior Evan Holland has the No. 1 time for all classifications at 14:59.2.
4A
1. Marist Catholic (8) [1] 80
2. Tillamook [2] 72
3. Valley Catholic [3] 62
4. Newport [6] 58
5. Marshfield [4] 45
6. Philomath [7] 34
7. Klamath Union [8] 32
8. Siuslaw [5] 28
9. Sisters [8] 13
10. Stayton [10] 11
First-place votes in parentheses
Last ranking in brackets
Others receiving significant votes: None
Notes: The top two times were set Sept. 21 at the Meriwether National Cross Country Classic by Valley Catholic junior Nate Hicken (16:06.7) and Tillamook senior Carter Kunert (16:14.6).
3A
Insufficient participation to publish poll; only three ballots received
2A/1A
1. Union / Cove (7) [1] 70
2. Heppner / Ione [2] 62
3. St. Stephens [3] 56
4. East Linn Christian [5] 49
5. Bandon [4] 46
6. Southwest Christian [6] 35
7. Stanfield / Echo [7] 28
8. Lakeview [nr] 21
9. Kennedy [9] 14
10. Chemawa [nr] 6
First-place votes in parentheses
Last ranking in brackets
Others receiving significant votes: None
Notes: Union / Cove senior Tim Stevens has the top time at 15:29.2, which is No. 4 for all classifications. ... The No. 2 time belongs to East Linn Christian senior Jedaiah Wasson at 16:13.9.
