Way Too Early: Oregon 6A/5A/4A- Combined Top 20 (#11-20)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>There is a lot that will transpire over the next 6 months before the season starts with athletes likely to transfer and bolster other rosters. Here we will take a look at the top 20 teams in Oregon regardless of classification heading into next year.&nbsp;This will be a general breakdown with so much still unknown.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11.<strong>Nelson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1110921' first='Chaz' last='Katoanga'] is one of top players in Oregon recently garnering his first D1 offer from Cornell. He will be called upon to lead with the likes of Washington D line commit [player_tooltip player_id='527045' first='Dominic' last='Macon'] and 4-year starter [player_tooltip player_id='285852' first='Avirey' last='Durdahl'] graduating at QB.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12.<strong>Oregon City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OC went 1-9 last year but is consistently a borderline top 10 team, just to put into perspective how tough the TRL is. They have a good coach in Aaron Skinner with some top young talent coming up, including top 10 2027 athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1242623' first='Cavan' last='Rogers'] and speedster [player_tooltip player_id='935448' first='Colin' last='Smith'].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13.<strong>Wilsonville</strong> <strong>(5A)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It will be tough for the back-to-back 5A state champs to defend next year, graduating multiple D1 kids, including 2x POY [player_tooltip player_id='511864' first='Mark' last='Wiepert'] who is headed to play for the Ducks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14.<strong>Tigard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tigard has traditionally been one of the top programs in Oregon. It's been a tough few seasons, but the Tigers will always have a shot with the talent in the community.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15.<strong>Summit (5A)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look for the Storm to be a 5A title contender in the years ahead. Current 6-4 sophomore QB [player_tooltip player_id='1358896' first='Andrew' last='Guthrie'] has D1 talent, with a handful of top 27's and 28's giving the Central Oregon program a lot to be excited about.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16.<strong>Cascade</strong> <strong>(4A)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I expect Cascade to dominate 4A ball next season, featuring multiple D1 projected kids in 6-4 320-pound two-way lineman [player_tooltip player_id='769923' first='Bryce' last='May'] and 27' ATH [player_tooltip player_id='935357' first='Josiah' last='Hawkins']. RB and POY favorite [player_tooltip player_id='1511452' first='Bryce' last='Kuenzi'] will also return.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17.<strong>South Medford</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Medford schools continue to compete and produce some good kids but haven't quite been able to take that next step. QB/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='770005' first='Makana' last='Brown'] and RB [player_tooltip player_id='1286959' first='Kellen' last='Lefebvre'] will be two of the best in the South Central.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18.<strong>North Medford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You have to like QB [player_tooltip player_id='402426' first='Traeger' last='Healy'] as he's one of the top overall athletes in Oregon for his class. Anytime you have a guy like that playing quarterback, there are possibilities come playoff time.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19.<strong>Mountain View</strong> <strong>(5A)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brian Crum and his guys have been killin it the last few seasons, advancing to the state title game in back to years. They will graduate WR [player_tooltip player_id='754594' first='Jack' last='Foley'] who is the real deal and heads to Wake Forest. but return two of Oregon's best backs in 26' Angel Valenzuela and 27' Ryder Carpenter. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20.<strong>Sandy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pioneers could feature their best team in years, returning a talented line and a top perimeter group, including LB Caden Mcmahon and elite 27's Gracyn Fitch and Mason Frederickson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->