September 29 2021 1A-8 football coaches poll

OSAAtoday presents its 2021 statewide 1A-8 football poll following the conclusion of Week 4. Thanks to all the coaches who took the time and had the expertise to contribute their opinions to this endeavor.

Look for the 1A-8 football poll every Wednesday 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.

If there are any varsity football head coaches who would like to vote in 1A-8 coaches polls going forward but did not receive notice to vote in this one, please email [email protected].

1. Adrian (5) [2] 4-0 85

2. Powder Valley (3) [1] 4-0 80

3. St. Paul [3] 3-1 65

4. Waldport [4] 3-0 50

5. Dufur [5] 3-1 46

6. Crane [9] 3-1 39

7. Lost River [6] 3-1 37

8. Gold Beach [7] 2-1 29

9. Myrtle Point [10] 2-2 11

10. Lyle / Wishram / Klickitat [10] 3-1 9

Dropped out:

Former No. 8 Pilot Rock [9] 2-1

Former No. 10 Perrydale [9] 2-1

First-place votes in parentheses              

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org.

Others receiving significant votes: None

Week 4 highlights: St. Paul got 177 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Hunter Naumann in beating Camas Valley 67-22. … Crane beat Elgin 56-12 as as Tate Sword returned an interception for a touchdown and Mitch Clark threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Ty Taylor on the game's first play. ... Taylor Rollins ran for three touchdowns in the second half to rally Ione/Arlington past Pilot Rock 38-24.