Preseason Statewide Football Coaches Poll Class 5A

OSAAtoday is thrilled to present its preseason statewide Class 5A Football Coaches Poll. Thanks to all the coaches who took the time and had the expertise to contribute their opinions to this first-time endeavor.

Look for the polls every week 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.

Class 5A

1.Churchill (7) 94

2.Wilsonville (3) 90

3.Lebanon 83

4.Thurston 64

5.West Albany 42

6.Silverton 40

6.Crescent Valley 40

8.Pendleton 30

9.Crater 27

10.Central 24

First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: none

Notes: Churchill, last year's runner-up, brings back the Midwestern League defensive player of the year in linebacker Beau Burnett, one of the state's top linemen in Richard Estrella and quarterback Jack Blackburn (40 touchdown passes). ... Last year's champion, Hermiston, has moved to the Washington association. ... Wilsonville, a semifinalist last year, is led by quarterback Nathan Overholt and running back Cooper Mootz. The Wildcats play host to Churchill in Week 2.