Preseason Statewide Football Coaches Poll Class 2A

OSAAtoday is thrilled to present its preseason statewide Football Class 2A 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 2A

1.Monroe (5) 145

2.Santiam (5) 114

3.Kennedy (2) 99

4.Coquille (3) 80

4.Heppner (1) 80

6.Knappa 69

7.Grant Union 51

8.Oakland 44

9.Neah-Kah-Nie 41

10.Regis 31

First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: Lost River (19), Glide (18), Colton (17), Gold Beach (16)

Notes: Monroe, which beat Santiam 36-22 in last year's final, brings back the Class 2A offensive player of the year in junior running back Zach Young. He also was a first-team all-state defensive back. ... Santiam is led by senior Trevor Tinney, a first-team all-state running back and defensive end. ... Knappa made the semifinals last year, losing to Monroe 47-42.