Early 6A Point Spreads + Analysis (Week 1)
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A few weeks back we posted the top OR vs WA matchups for the preseason. Check out that breakdown with those predictions here.. https://prepredzone.com/2023/08/preseason-or-vs-wa-predictions-other-top-matchups/ Referenced below we see other week 1 matchups with teams ranked in the top 15. I will…
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Continue ReadingA few weeks back we posted the top OR vs WA matchups for the preseason. Check out that breakdown with those predictions here.. https://prepredzone.com/2023/08/preseason-or-vs-wa-predictions-other-top-matchups/
Referenced below we see other week 1 matchups with teams ranked in the top 15. I will give point spreads + analysis for each contest and follow that up with predicted scores in the coming weeks. Have a look..
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Nelson @ #1 West Linn
WL-47
Nothing against Nelson, I just think West Linn is that good. I predict the Lions will blow out almost everyone, including the teams in the TRL. Unless it’s Central Catholic I’m not sure who can stay within 20 points. We will find out quickly with games against the likes of Jesuit and a rematch versus WA 4A state champ Lake Stevens.
#4 Lake Oswego @ #11 Barlow
LO -6.5
Barlow returns a bunch of talent and has a good line as they could very well be a top 10 program. That said as the Lakers were extremely young last year, beating the Bruins 20-8 to start the season. Look for another close ball game with Steve Coury continuing to be the X factor.
#5 Tualatin @ Summit
TUAL -14.5
The T-Wolves beat 5A state champ Summit 19-12 at home last year in the season opener, as they bring back one of the top perimeters on the west coast. Summit graduates maybe their best class in school history, but do have super talented kids with size returning, who just lack experience. I could see the Storm hanging around and making a game of it but Tualatin’s skill kids are the real deal and should pull away.
#6 Lakeridge @ Glencoe
LAK -29
Glencoe’s Ian Reynoso is one of the top head coaches in the state as I could see the Crimson Tide competing in the Pacific Conference. When it comes to TRL competition, I see this being over by half. The Pacers are loaded on both sides of the football with USC commit Joey Olsen Joey Olsen 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Lakeridge | 2024 State OR and 4* RB Ansu Sanoe Ansu Sanoe 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR being nationally ranked athletes. Lakeridge has numerous other top ranked individuals and they will need to back it up on the field this year.
#7 Sherwood @ West Salem
SHER -5.5
West has traditionally been one of the top programs in the state, making last year’s 1-8 season extremely uncharacteristic. Their top athletes are back healthy as I expect the Titans to be in the mix . The Bowmen are always good. They will be led by Conference POY favorite Kasen Covert Kasen Covert 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Sherwood | 2024 State OR and one of Oregon’s top LB duo’s in Keaten Fried Keaten Fried 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Sherwood | 2024 State OR and Treyson Eddleman Treyson Eddleman 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2025 State OR . I expect this game to be close.
#9 Oregon City @ Jefferson
O.C. -23.5
This could be an extremely tough year for Jeff and the PIL. O.C projects as a top 10 program and someone who could compete in the brutally tough TRL. Whether they are able to challenge Tualatin & Lake O for the 2nd/3rd spot is still a big question mark, but I would take them to undoubtedly cover this spread.
#10 Mountainside @ #15 South Medford
MSIDE -2
The Keanon Lowe era begins at Mountainside as they will travel to play one of Oregon’s biggest sleepers in my opinion. The Mavericks graduated one of the top lines in the state, but will bring back three of the top underclassmen in the NW in Brayden Boe Brayden Boe 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Mountainside | 2025 OR , Madden Tanuvasa Madden Tanuvasa 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Mountainside | 2025 State OR , and top 2026 Sam Vyhlidal Sam Vyhlidal 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH Mountainside | 2026 State OR . That said as South Medford will be experienced and physical with 6-6 255 Idaho commit Gabe Staszak Gabe Staszak 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL South Medford | 2024 State OR and 1st team SWC DL Makani Manuwai Makani Manuwai 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL South Medford | 2024 State OR being a problem up front for Mountainside. This will be a close one.
Liberty, WA @ #13 South Salem
SSAL -11.5
South has a chance to be really good this year, although the Valley hasn’t produced a top team in a while. Liberty of Washington had a respectable 7-3 record last season but didn’t really play anyone. Very similar to the Saxons. I expect this to be a potential top 10 South Salem team and a group that doesn’t get annihilated in the first round of the playoffs.
#14 North Medford @ #12 Tigard
TIG -4
There are a lot of questions marks as it relates to Tigard with a new coach and a talented senior class graduating. That being said as the Tigers are traditionally one of the top programs in the state, with a bunch of young talent returning. This will be another good ball game as North should pose challenges up front with the likes of Oregon commit AJ Pugliano AJ Pugliano 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE North Medford | 2024 State OR and D1 talent Terrell Kim. The Black Tornado have yet to prove themselves against top competition and this will be a game they need to win if they want that respect.