September 22 2021 2A football coaches poll

OSAAtoday presents its 2021 statewide 2A 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 2A football poll every Wednesday 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 2A coaches polls going forward but did not receive notice to vote in this one, please email johnt@osaa.org.

1. Kennedy (5) [1] 3-0 95

2. Heppner (5) [2] 3-0 87

3. Monroe [3] 3-0 71

4. Bandon [5] 3-0 45

5. Weston-McEwen [nr] 2-0 44

6. Jefferson [6] 3-0 37

7. Coquille [4] 1-1 32

8. Lakeview [nr] 3-0 27

9. Creswell [9] 2-0 21

10. Gaston [nr] 2-1 20

Dropped out:

Former No. 7 Oakland 0-2

Former No. 8 Santiam 2-1

Former No. 9 Regis 2-1

First-place votes in parentheses              

Last ranking in brackets

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

Others receiving significant votes: Oakland 0-2 19

Week 3 highlights: Heppner's defense, getting 10 tackles from Kason Cimmyotti, held Stanfield to 87 yards in a 14-0 win. Brock Hisler rushed for 127 yards for Heppner. … Monroe's Nate Young rushed for 165 yards and three touchdowns in a 60-6 win over Oakridge. … Niko Maita returned an interception for a touchdown and Benny Alves threw two touchdown passes for Lakeview, which defeeated Portola (Calif.) 23-13. … Weston-McEwen's Blain Peal threw three touchdown passes, two to Cameron Reich, in a 36-0 win over Umatilla.