October 19 2021 4A football coaches poll

OSAAtoday presents its 2021 statewide 4A football poll following the conclusion of Week 7. 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 regular 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] 7-0 108

2. Cascade (2) [2] 7-0 97

3. Estacada [3] 7-0 86

4. Marist Catholic [4] 6-1 78

5. Mazama [5] 5-2 65

6. Banks [6] 5-1 59

7. Tillamook [8] 4-3 33

8. La Grande [7] 4-1 30

9. Henley [nr] 6-1 29

10. Seaside [9] 4-2 8

Dropped out:

Former No. 10 Hidden Valley 4-2

First-place votes in parentheses              

Last ranking in brackets

Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org (maximum seven results through seven weeks).

Others receiving significant votes: None

Week 7 highlights: Jacob Hage passed for four touchdowns, two to Colin Smittle, and Blake Lewis scored three touchdowns for Cascade, which rumbled past Newport 70-27. … Marist Catholic smashed Cottage Grove 56-16. Lucas Tuski rushed for two touchdowns and recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a score. … Banks held Seaside to under 100 yards to win 38-0. Charles White had five catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns and Cooper Gobel passed for two scores and ran for another. … Marshfield remained unbeaten with a 49-13 win over Tillamook. Miguel Velasquez rushed for 173 yards and four touchdowns on 17 carries and Dom Montiel went 17 of 22 for 187 yards and two scores. … Shaw Stork ran for three touchdowns and passed for one score in Henley's 48-0 win over North Valley. … Estacada broke from a 14-14 tie in the third quarter to put away Molalla 25-14. Hunter McDonald rushed for 149 yards and one touchdown for the Rangers. … Mazama thumped North Valley 42-7 as Aidan Kindt rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns.