Looking Ahead: 6A Preseason 1st & 2nd Team All State Defense
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As most know, all state selections are heavily dictated by team success. If your HS program is winning, you’re much more likely to receive this type of recognition. This is NOT a recruitment-based list although many of the top recruits…
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Continue ReadingAs most know, all state selections are heavily dictated by team success. If your HS program is winning, you’re much more likely to receive this type of recognition. This is NOT a recruitment-based list although many of the top recruits are listed as all state athletes. Have a look at the pre-season 1st & 2nd team all state picks as of right now, along with the leading candidates for 6A POY honors
6A Defensive POY Candidates (#1-3)
1. AJ Noland AJ Noland 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Tualatin | 2024 State OR 6-2 180 S/ATH 24′ Tualatin
One of the most versatile athletes in the West. AJ earned 1st team all-conference honors on O, D, and as a return man. His double digit D1 offers speak to his overall ability and what he could do for the T-Wolves this coming season on both sides of the ball.
2. Mana Tuioti Mana Tuioti 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Sheldon | 2025 State OR 5-11 210 LB 25′ Sheldon
The Irish graduate an impressive group which will put a heavy burden on Tuioti’s shoulders. He doesn’t have his brother’s size, but he is a phenomenal overall talent, possessing ability you can’t teach. Look for him to personally have an outstanding year.
3. Hunter Haines Hunter Haines 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB West Linn | 2024 State OR 6-2 185 S 24′ West Linn
It’s tough to pick one athlete on the West Linn D from a POY perspective as they are deep everywhere. That said look for the unanimous 1st team all TRL returner to have a field day in the secondary, especially with the pressure opposing QBs will probably feel from the Lions D.
1ST TEAM ALL STATE- DEFENSE
DL Will Haverland Will Haverland 6'5" | 220 lbs | DL Sheldon | 2024 State OR 24′ Sheldon
DL Gus Donnerberg Gus Donnerberg 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE West Linn | 2024 State OR 24′ West Linn
DL Ryder Swanson Ryder Swanson 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Oregon City | 2024 State OR 24′ Oregon City
DL Baron Naone Baron Naone 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE West Linn | 2025 State OR 25′ West Linn
DL AJ Pugliano AJ Pugliano 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE North Medford | 2024 State OR 24′ North Medford
DL Oliver Macy Oliver Macy 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 25′ Lake Oswego
LB Mana Tuioti Mana Tuioti 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Sheldon | 2025 State OR 25′ Sheldon
LB Clay Martineau Clay Martineau 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Oregon City | 2024 State OR 24′ Oregon City
LB Lonnie Burt Lonnie Burt 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2024 State OR Jr. 24′ Jesuit
LB Dexter Foster Dexter Foster 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2024 State OR 24′ Central Catholic
LB Zachary Davis Zachary Davis 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 25′ Central Catholic
LB Tashi Crofut Tashi Crofut 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2024 State OR 24′ Lakeridge
DB AJ Noland AJ Noland 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Tualatin | 2024 State OR 24′ Tualatin
DB Wiley Donnerberg Wiley Donnerberg 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2024 State OR 24′ West Linn
DB Hunter Haines Hunter Haines 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB West Linn | 2024 State OR 24′ West Linn
DB Elias Johnson Elias Johnson 6'3" | 170 lbs | DB Jesuit | 2024 State OR 24′ Jesuit
DB Jace Burton Jace Burton 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Jesuit | 2024 State OR 24′ Jesuit
DB Roman Martin Roman Martin 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Tigard | 2024 State OR 24′ Tigard
2ND TEAM ALL STATE- DEFENSE
DL Hatimu Letisi Hatimu Letisi 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL South Salem | 2024 State OR 24′ South Salem
DL Gabe Staszak Gabe Staszak 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL South Medford | 2024 State OR 24′ South Medford
DL Kainoa Hayes Kainoa Hayes 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 25′ Central Catholic
DL Lusiano Lopez Lusiano Lopez 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 25′ Lake Oswego
DL Matix Carpenter Matix Carpenter 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Central Catholic | 2024 State OR 24′ Central Catholic
DL Brian Smith Brian Smith 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Tigard | 2024 State OR 24′ Tigard
DL Brayden Welch Brayden Welch 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Oregon City | 2024 State OR 24′ Oregon City
DL Enrike Aguilar Enrike Aguilar 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL North Salem | 2025 State OR 25′ North Salem
LB Tobia Tagliabue Tobia Tagliabue 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Lake Oswego | 2024 State OR 24′ Lake Oswego
LB Jerrik Wangler Jerrik Wangler 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH North Salem | 2024 State OR 24′ North Salem
LB Keaten Fried Keaten Fried 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Sherwood | 2024 State OR 24′ Sherwood
LB Luke Fahner Luke Fahner 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Barlow | 2024 State OR 24′ Barlow
LB Zach VandenBrink Zach VandenBrink 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB West Linn | 2026 State OR 26′ West Linn
LB Donnie Vercher III Donnie Vercher III 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2026 State OR 26′ Central Catholic
DB Josiah Molden Josiah Molden 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB West Linn | 2027 State OR 27′ West Linn
DB Timothy Mitchell Jr. Timothy Mitchell Jr. 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Central Catholic | 2024 State OR 24′ Central Catholic
DB Andre Miller Andre Miller 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Nelson | 2024 State OR 24′ Gresham
DB Parker Williams Parker Williams 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB South Salem | 2024 State OR 24′ South Salem
DB Madden Tanuvasa Madden Tanuvasa 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Mountainside | 2025 State OR 25′ Mountainside
DB Marcus Post Marcus Post 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 26′ Lakeridge
DB Jaylan Moore Jaylan Moore 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Sherwood | 2024 State OR 24′ Sherwood