Oregon High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – October 17

The October 17 Oregon On3 Massey Ratings Top 25 list is a relative copy of last week's rankings. The best teams in Oregon high school football continue to hold the top spots and remain undefeated through the second weekend of October. With the playoffs getting closer, here are the rankings of the best team in the state.

The On3 Massey ReviewsOfficially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams based on analysis of game results, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.

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The Lions continue to eat up opponents and help them become Oregon's best offensive and defensive team. That defensive tenacity was on display in the 13-0 road win over sixth-place Lakeridge. Although they didn't score as many goals as they had in the first five games, West Linn celebrated their third straight win and fourth in their last five games. The Lions must continue to roar on defense to thwart Lake Oswego in the Oct. 18 showdown.

The Rams earned their sixth win of the 2024 Oregon high school football season after dominating Nelson 37-12. After leading 14-12 at halftime, Central Catholic went on a 23-0 run to maintain its undefeated record. The Rams' defense generated a pick six and a safety, extending their lead from two to 11. Central Catholic has an average winning margin of 22.33 points in six games. That number doesn't bode well for her next opponent, Sandy, on the 18th^Th.

The Irish found another gear to further dominate their opponents. From an average of 41.6 points in the first three games, they have amassed at least 65 points in each of the next three games. This stretch includes the 66-13 win over South Salem, in which Mana Tuioti had 70 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Sheldon's defense finished with seven tackles for loss and four sacks against the Saxons. The Irish can extend their winning streak to seven games by defeating 23^approx-Ranking South Medford on the road.

The Lakers celebrated their seventh straight win by defeating Tigard 35-15. Lake Oswego limited the Tigers to 184 yards on offense, including 62 yards on the ground. The Lakers have never scored fewer than 33 points all season and have only scored in single digits against three opponents. This puts them in fifth place in both offense and defense. Lake Oswego can improve to 7-0 if they can defeat top-ranked West Linn on the road.

The Timberwolves bounced back to the winning list after a loss to fourth-place Lake Oswego. Oregon City was no match for Tualatin as the home team limited the Pioneers to six points. The Timberwolves have had a rollercoaster ride, alternating wins and losses in their last four games. However, things won't get any easier as their next game is at sixth-seeded Lakeridge.

The Pacers' home loss to West Linn ended their five-game winning streak. Lakeridge's fortunes turned around as they earned a close win over Oregon City the previous week. Despite the loss, the Pacers proved their status as the second-best defense in Oregon high school football by limiting the state's top-ranked team to 13 points. Maintaining that tenacity on defense should give them an edge in the highly anticipated showdown against Tualatin.

The Crusaders' season-opening loss to Tualatin is a distant memory after they rattled off five straight wins. In their final game, Jesuit Beaverton dominated with a season-high 61 points thanks to 447 total yards of offense. The Crusaders can move to 6-1 with a win against Mountainside on Matchday 18^Th.

The Bowmen have been on track lately, rattling off three straight wins. Their most impressive win came against Century in Oregon's 2024 high school football season, when Sherwood essentially put the game away after the first two quarters with a 43-0 lead. After playing at home in their last two games, the Bowmen will hit the road this Friday when they visit McMinnville.

A loss to Lakeridge ended what could have been a flawless run for the Wildcats. However, they have won two games in a row, defeating Central/Kings Valley and Canby. While Wilsonville's defense limited the Canby Cougars to six points, quarterback Mark Wiepert recorded 25 completions for 362 passing yards and six touchdowns. Nick Crowley caught three scoring throws as part of his 134-yard performance. Although they have found their rhythm of late, Wilsonville expects a big challenge when they visit Silverton.

Make it a third straight win for the Foxes after defeating Central 48-6. Silverton has bounced back from its humiliating home loss to fourth-place Lake Oswego. Since then, they have averaged 41.3 points per game, ranking ninth in offensive rating. In contrast, the Foxes limited their opponents to a total of 47 points, with two teams scoring in single figures. Silverton's season continues as they host Wilsonville on the 18th^Th.

11. Sprague
12. Mountain View Senior
13.Dallas
14. Mountainside
15. West Salem
16. Summit
17. Bend Sr
18. Tigard
19. Cascade Senior
20. Grant's Pass
21. West Albany
22. North Medford
23. South Medford
24. Clackamas
25. Thurston