September 21 2021 4A football coaches poll

OSAAtoday presents its 2021 statewide 4A football poll following the conclusion of Week 3. Thanks to all the coaches who took the time and had the expertise to contribute their opinions to this endeavor.

Look for the 4A football poll every Tuesday 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.

If there are any varsity football head coaches who would like to vote in 4A coaches polls going forward but did not receive notice to vote in this one, please email johnt@osaa.org.

1. Marshfield (9) [1] 3-0 97

2. Marist Catholic [2] 3-0 82

3. Estacada (1) [3] 3-0 81

4. Cascade [4] 3-0 76

5. Banks [6] 2-1 54

6. Mazama [5] 1-2 53

7. Henley [nr] 3-0 31

8. La Grande [8] 2-0 25

9. Seaside [7] 2-1 19

10. Tillamook [nr] 2-1 13

Dropped out:

Former No. 9 Hidden Valley 1-1

Former No. 10 Gladstone 1-2

First-place votes in parentheses              

Last ranking in brackets

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

Others receiving significant votes: Hidden Valley 1-1 8; Gladstone 1-2 8

Week 3 highlights: Carter Greene completed 10 of 13 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns as Marist Catholic downed Gladstone 42-14. Tate Brechbiel rushed for 168 yards for the Gladiators. … Estacada forced five turnovers and built a 30-0 lead after three quarters on its way to a 30-14 win over Seaside. Corey James ran for two touchdowns and passed for a score for the Rangers. … La Grande built a 24-0 lead at half and coasted past Vale 37-12. … Banks thumped Hidden Valley 35-0 as Jamar Flippen rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. … Dom Montiel threw three touchdown passes – two to DJ Daugherty – as Marshfield downed Prairie (Wash.) 18-8 … Eddie Freuaff caught two touchdown passes for Henley, which handled Crook County 38-14. ... Jacob Hage rushed for touchdowns of 5, 43 and 86 yards and threw for a 30-yard score to senior Colin Smittle as Cascade won at Mazama 15-13.