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2021 Pre-season statewide boys soccer coaches polls

OSAAtoday presents its 2021 pre-season statewide boys soccer 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.

Look for the boys soccer coaches polls every other Monday during the fall season.

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

1. Jesuit (8) 96

2. Grant (1) 69

3. Lincoln 36

4. Lake Oswego 34

5. Summit (1) 33

6. Franklin 32

7. McMinnville 24

8. Central Catholic 23

9. Clackamas 20

10. Westview 19

First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: South Eugene 16; West Linn 15; Tualatin 14; Glencoe 13; West Salem 11

Spotlight team: Summit Storm

Summit went 10-1 during the COVID season and returns a senior-laden team. With nine starters back, including seniors Alex Grignon and Nani Deperro, the Storm should be formidable. Keep an eye on freshman Kaden Roskowski, who has big-time scoring potential. “We have the players and will build a state contending team, one small detail at a time,” said head coach Joe LoCascio.

1. Woodburn (2) 81

2. La Salle Prep (4) 80

3. Corvallis (2) 72

4. Wilsonville 53

5. Ashland 45

6. Hood River Valley 44

7. Willamette (1) 38

8. Hillsboro 26

9. North Salem (1) 20

10. Eagle Point 19

First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: West Albany 17; Ridgeview 16

Spotlight team: Ashland Grizzlies

Ashland graduated eight starters from last season’s 9-1-1 team. Head coach Abdiaziz Guled knows he has big shoes to fill but there is talent in the freshman and sophomore classes to fill it. The Grizzlies do return five key players, including senior striker Davidson Graham.

1. Stayton (10) 101

2. Phoenix (1) 89

3. Marist Catholic 71

4. Valley Catholic 59

5. North Marion 55

6. Ontario 41

7. Seaside 29

8. La Grande 24

8. Henley 24

10. McLoughlin 14

First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: Hidden Valley 13; Molalla 12; Cottage Grove 12

Spotlight team: La Grande Tigers

La Grande went 5-1-2 in the spring, including a shutout of Baker / Powder Valley in the snow in Baker. The Tigers have graduated 18 players in the past two seasons, making this a young squad. Defender Jarom Huntsman and midfielder Lucas Young are two seniors expected to supply leadership.

3A/2A/1A

1. Oregon Episcopal (5) 87

2. Catlin Gabel (4) 85

3. Brookings-Harbor 60

4. Riverdale 57

5. De La Salle North Catholic 44

6. Dayton 29

7. Riverside 26

8. Taft 23

9. St. Mary’s, Medford 17

10. Umpqua Valley Christian 12

First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: Cascade Christian 10; Portland Christian 10

Spotlight team: Dayton Pirates

Dayton is a team on the rise. Its 9-4 mark during the spring included the first tournament final in program history. The Pirates return seven starters, including leading scorer Benjie Hudson and three-time all-league midfielder Daniel Anguiano. Head coach Jony Miramontes also welcomes a great freshman class sure to make an early impact.