A too-early look at the top teams this season

Kickoff is just days away, and this season The Oregonian/OregonLive is taking a look at the state’s top teams ahead of opening week.

The 2022 season was full of memorable moments, and the 2023 season is shaping up to be just as exciting with multiple teams capable of taking over the top spot any week.

If you’re looking for more preview content, The Oregonian/OregonLive has published previews of every Class 6A football team in the state over the past week.

Here’s the first Oregonian/OregonLive Class 6A football Power Rankings of the 2023 fall season:

Until anyone can prove otherwise, the reigning Class 6A champions are still the team to beat in Oregon. Yes, the Lions are without quarterback Sam Leavitt, receiver Mark Hamper, linebacker Earl Ingle and lineman Eric Murtagh. But this squad is returning four of five starting…