September 8 2021 1A-6 football coaches poll

OSAAtoday presents its 2021 statewide 1A-6 football poll following the conclusion of Week 1. Thanks to all the coaches who took the time and had the expertise to contribute their opinions to this endeavor.

Look for the 1A-6 football poll every Wednesday during the fall season.

If there are any varsity football head coaches who would like to vote in 1A-6 coaches polls going forward but did not receive notice to vote in this one, please email johnt@osaa.org.

1. Joseph 53 (6) [2] 1-0 92

2. South Wasco County (2) [1] 1-0 81

3. Alsea (1) [4] 1-0 59

4. Echo [nr] 0-1 48

5. Prairie City / Burnt River (1) [8] 1-0 43

6. Mitchell / Spray / Wheeler [nr] 1-0 41

7. Crow [nr] 1-0 38

8. Gilchrist [6] 0-0 25

9. Elkton [nr] 1-0 18

10. Triangle Lake [3] 0-1 17

Dropped out:

Former No. 5 Siletz Valley 0-1

Former No. 7. Eddyville Charter 1-0

Former No. 9. Dayville / Monument 0-1

Former No. 10. Riddle 0-0

First-place votes in parentheses              

Last ranking in brackets

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

Others receiving significant votes: Eddyville Charter 1-0 14; Pine Eagle 0-1 10

Week 1 highlights: Austin Ford caught three touchdown passes and returned a punt for a score as Pilot Rock dispatched Cove 46-6. … Elkton defeated North Douglas 44-32 behind Nathan Rausch (12 carries, 193 yards, three touchdowns), Cooper Anderson (15 for 17 passing, 280 yards, four touchdowns) and Anthony Alimenti (six catches, 148 yards, three touchdowns). North Douglas' Palu Rayon-Wilder rushed for 253 yards and four scores. ... Powers broke away from a 6-0 halftime lead to dominate Prospect Charter/Butte Falls 39-6.