OSAAtoday - Volleyball coaches polls: Sept. 13

Sept. 13 Statewide Volleyball Coaches Polls

OSAAtoday presents its twice-monthly statewide Volleyball 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 volleyball polls every other Friday during the fall season.

If you are a varsity volleyball coach and would like to vote, please contact John Tawa at johnt@osaa.org.

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.

1.Jesuit (13) [1] 8-0 161

2.Central Catholic (3) [2] 5-1 139

3.Sheldon [6] 6-2 104

4.Sprague [3] 7-2 83

5.Mountainside [5] 6-2 79

6.Sunset [8] 5-3 70

7.West Linn [3] 4-2 69

8.Summit [6] 6-1 53

9.Lakeridge [nr] 3-1 28

10.Wilson [nr] 5-1 17

First-place votes in parentheses

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of last night

Others receiving significant votes: Bend (16); Clackamas (16)

Notes: Jesuit won all four of its matches at the Central Catholic tournament, including 2-1 victories over Central Catholic and Sprague. The Crusaders also defeated Sunset 3-1 on Thursday. ... Central Catholic had a strong showing at its own tournament, defeating Sprague, Mountainside and Sheldon and losing only to Jesuit. ... Jesuit plays at Mountainside on Tuesday. ... Sheldon plays Friday at 5A power Ridgeview, where the Irish also will face Summit.

1. West Albany (5) [3] 8-0 89

2.Corvallis (2) [1] 4-2 84

2.Ridgeview (2) [2] 2-2 84

4.Crook County (1) [6] 4-0 77

5.Wilsonville (1) [4] 3-0 76

6.North Eugene [9] 4-0 59

7.La Salle Prep [7] 2-1 43

8.South Albany (1) [nr] 3-1 31

9.Dallas [5] 2-2 29

10.Thurston [nr] 3-2 16

First-place votes in parentheses

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of last night

Others receiving significant votes: Hood River Valley (12); Pendleton (11)

Notes: West Albany, which defeated then-No. 1 Corvallis 3-0 on Tuesday, takes over the top spot. Corvallis' other loss came against Valley Catholic, a 2-0 decision at the Southridge Tournament on Aug. 31. ... Ridgeview has played all 6A schools to start the season, defeating South Eugene and David Douglas and losing to South Eugene and Sheldon. ... Ridgeview plays host to Sheldon and Summit on Friday.

1. Valley Catholic (4) [1] 6-0 85

2.Sweet Home (5) [2] 6-0 79

3.Sisters [3] 5-1 64

4.Hidden Valley (1) [5] 3-1 62

5. Philomath [nr] 3-2 48

6.Junction City [nr] 4-2 33

7.Stayton [nr] 2-1 23

8.Marshfield [10] 6-1 19

8.Banks [8] 3-1 19

10.North Marion [nr] 5-1 17

First-place votes in parentheses

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of last night

Others receiving significant votes: Tillamook (16); La Grande (14); Astoria (12); Cottage Grove (10)

Notes: Valley Catholic beat 6A Sandy and then-5A No. 1 Corvallis in the Southridge Tournament on Aug. 31. The Valiants play host to 3A Salem Academy on Thursday. ... Sweet Home has won its first 15 sets to start the season. The Huskies defeated 2A No. 1 Kennedy 2-0 in the Cascade Tournament on Sept. 7.

1. Santiam Christian (6) [1] 5-0 68

2.Creswell [5] 6-2 57

3.Salem Academy (1) [4] 5-2 46

4.Burns [9] 8-2 39

5.Cascade Christian [2] 2-1 31

6. Catlin Gabel [7] 6-0 29

7.South Umpqua [6] 4-1 22

8.Horizon Christian, Tualatin [8] 2-1 18

9.Oregon Episcopal School [nr] 7-1 16

10.Amity [nr] 6-0 13

First-place votes in parentheses

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of last night

Others receiving significant votes:First-place votes in parentheses

Others receiving significant votes: Yamhill-Carlton (12)

Notes: Santiam Christian is 14-0 in sets. ... Salem Academy lost to 1A No. 2 St. Paul 2-1 on Aug. 31 and to 2A No. 1 Kennedy 3-1 on Sept. 3. The Crusaders visit 4A No. 1 Valley Catholic on Thursday. ... South Umpqua plays at Creswell on Tuesday.

1. Kennedy (8) 10-1 80

2.Weston-McEwen [3] 7-4 56

3.Central Linn [4] 4-1 51

4.Delphian [nr] 5-1 35

5.Portland Christian [2] 5-3 34

6.Monroe [nr] 7-2 30

7.Vernonia [6] 7-2 29

8.Union [10] 5-2 25

9.Coquille [7] 5-4 22

10.Sheridan [nr] 6-2 12

First-place votes in parentheses

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of last night

Others receiving significant votes: Stanfield (8)

Notes: Kennedy ended reigning 1A champion St. Paul's 33-match winning streak by beating the Buckaroos 2-1 in the Mt. Angel Tournament on Aug. 31. The Trojans have defeated several other top teams, including Portland Christian, 3A Salem Academy, Central Linn and 3A Creswell. ... Weston-McEwen's in-state losses have come against Vernonia and two 1A schools, No. 1 Powder Valley and No. 2 St. Paul.

1.Powder Valley (6) [1] 9-1 77

2.St. Paul (1) [2] 10-1 63

3.Perrydale [6] 7-0 55

4.Days Creek [5] 6-1 44

5.North Douglas [4] 8-3 34

6.Country Christian (1) [nr] 6-2 28

7.North Clackamas Christian [nr] 5-1 21

8.Crane [8] 3-2 19

9.Camas Valley [nr] 5-0 15

10.Damascus Christian [nr] 1-0 11

First-place votes in parentheses

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of last night

Others receiving significant votes: Crosshill Christian (10); Alsea (8); Joseph (8)

Notes: Powder Valley has defeated several ranked teams, including Crane, North Douglas, Days Creek, 2A No. 8 Union and 2A No. 2 Weston-McEwen. ... Reigning champion St. Paul's 33-match winning streak ended with a 2-1 loss to 2A power Kennedy on Aug. 31. The Buckaroos play at Perrydale on Thursday in a key Casco League match.