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<p><strong>Over the next few weeks we will be breaking down the top athletes by position for the 2025 class. Have a look at the state's top 15 QBs.. </strong></p>
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<p><br>1.[player_tooltip player_id='285852' first='Avirey' last='Durdahl'] 6-0 185 Nelson</p>
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<p>One of the most respected QB trainers in the West called Durdahl "the real deal and a major D1 recruit". Look for him to have a big off season on the camp circuit and blow up as a junior. He earned 2<sup>nd</sup> team all-conference honors behind 2x Mt Hood POY [player_tooltip player_id='152354' first='Cru' last='Newman'], throwing 18 TDs/ 2INTs and hitting on 61% of his passes. <br></p>
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<p>2.[player_tooltip player_id='285857' first='Nolan' last='Keeney'] 6-5 205 Westview</p>
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<p>Keeney has the potential of being a major D1 recruit. His running ability compliments his size and arm strength. When you have a RB going for close to 300 each week the stats won't always do you justice. He hit on 55% of his passes (81/147), throwing 8 TDs/5 INTs, while also showing off his overall athleticism and rushing 92 times for 359 (4 ypc) yards and 4 TDs. </p>
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<p>3.[player_tooltip player_id='285866' first='Liam' last='Davis'] 6-1 170 Lake Oswego</p>
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<p>Davis stepped in to the starting role as a sophomore and had one of the most impressive seasons of any underclassmen in Oregon. To say he proved himself would be an understatement. His playoff performance versus North Medford summarized his season well, going 20 of 23 for 287 yards and 3 TDs. The Lakers were young this past year and project as a top 5 6A team in 23'. </p>
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<p>4.[player_tooltip player_id='285871' first='Kaden' last='Martirano'] 6-2 190 West Salem</p>
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<p>Martirano will have an opportunity to break records for West, with Coach Shawn Stanley leading and producing some of the state's top QBs over the last few decades. He was hurt and missed most of the season as a sophomore but looks to be the real deal. Expect the Titans to come back in a big way next year and be a conference title contender. </p>
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<p>5.[player_tooltip player_id='285886' first='JoJo' last='Harrower'] 6-4 190 Ashland</p>
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<p>A lot of respect for the young QB, doing well for a Grizzlies team which has struggled in the last few seasons. Harrower started as a freshman and was one of 5A's leading passers this past season, throwing for 2,150 yards and 23 TDs. </p>
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<p>6.[player_tooltip player_id='406763' first='Noah' last='Blair'] 6-1 170 Thurston</p>
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<p>One of Oregon's breakout underclassmen. The multi sport talent had an outstanding year for one of the state's top 5A programs, throwing 22 TDs/4 INTs and hitting on 73% of his passes (122/168). </p>
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<p>7.[player_tooltip player_id='406768' first='Ben' last='Schneider'] 6-0 175 Oregon City</p>
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<p>Schneider had an honorable mention all-league season, in the state's toughest conference, hitting on 62% of his passes and throwing 13 TDs/4 INTs. Look for OC to be a potential top 10 6A team next year. </p>
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<p>8.[player_tooltip player_id='511860' first='Max' last='Nowlin'] 6-4 170 Scappoose </p>
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<p>The only sophomore in Oregon to earn all state honors offensively. Nolin helped his team to the state semi's, while passing for 22 TDs/11 INTs and hitting on 64.5% of his passes. </p>
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<p>9.[player_tooltip player_id='274319' first='Luke' last='Baker'] 5-11 170 Central Catholic</p>
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<p>Baker is one of the top QB's and overall athletes in the state for his class, but will continue to play behind Oregon's #1 quarterback for 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='152354' first='Cru' last='Newman'], who projects at the D1 level. </p>
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<p>10.[player_tooltip player_id='406769' first='Kane' last='Sullivan'] 6-2 175 McMinnville<br></p>
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<p>The Grizzlies had a decent season finishing (4-6), but will need Sullivan to step up big next year with the graduation of all state RB [player_tooltip player_id='271402' first='Austin' last='Rapp']. Sullivan passed for 14 TDs/5 INTs and brings a legit skill set to the table. </p>
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<p>11.[player_tooltip player_id='406774' first='Baird' last='Gilroy'] 6-4 195 West Linn</p>
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<p>Gilroy is another talented QB who will most likely have to wait his turn. [player_tooltip player_id='278385' first='Nick' last='Sakys'] ranks as one of the top 3 QBs in the state for 2024, and sat behind 6A Player of the Year [player_tooltip player_id='110171' first='Sam' last='Leavitt'] this season. </p>
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<p>12.[player_tooltip player_id='511861' first='Sawyer' last='Teeney'] 5-11 175 Silverton</p>
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<p>One of the better QBs in the state as a sophomore. Teeney had 16 INTs/4 INTs while passing for almost 2000 yards. With continued progression he could have a career similar to Jordan McCarty, now at Air Force. </p>
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<p>13.[player_tooltip player_id='438846' first='Axel' last='Prechel'] 6-0 160 Corvallis</p>
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<p>Prechel finished 2<sup>nd</sup> in the state at the 5A level in passing yards while throwing 12 TDs/11 INTs. The ratio wasn't great and the Spartans had a tough season going winless at (0-9). That said as he is an impressive multi-sport athlete (baseball). </p>
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<p>14.[player_tooltip player_id='238435' first='Treynor' last='Cleeland'] 6-0 185 Jesuit</p>
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<p>The last name speaks for itself with brother [player_tooltip player_id='238432' first='Roice' last='Cleeland'] the state's top center the last two seasons. He should eventually get his opportunity, playing behind 2x all Metro QB [player_tooltip player_id='278372' first='Jacob' last='Hutchinson']. </p>
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<p>15.[player_tooltip player_id='285885' first='Kyle' last='Miller'] 5-9 165 Thurston </p>
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<p>Miller played some varsity ball as a freshman, but is currently playing behind 2<sup>nd</sup> team all-conference QB [player_tooltip player_id='406763' first='Noah' last='Blair']. He's undersized but talented, as the Colts are in a good spot at the QB position.</p>
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