There are 16 Class 6A or 5A head coaches new to their programs in 2019. Here's a look at how each of the 16 fared in his debut with his new squad.
Photos by Chase Allgood, Taylor Balkom, Michele Bunch, Leon Neuschwander and Rockne Roll.
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Week 1 recap: Top stars, best games, biggest wins
What we learned in Week 1 of the season
Breaking down every 6A, 5A team in Oregon
Media polls: Top 10 teams in 6A, 5A, 4A
Our Week 1 predictions: How'd we do?
Our Week 2 predictions: Who will win?
CLASS 5A
Jeff Centoni, Central
Lost to Silverton, 50-0
More on Centoni and the Panthers
Mike Connor, Crescent Valley
Beat North Salem, 33-7
More on Connor and the Raiders
Ken Duilio, Cleveland
Beat Franklin, 31-14
More on Duilio and the Warriors
Miles Haley, Springfield
Beat North Eugene, 27-7
Erik Johnson, Eagle Point
Beat Klamath Union, 34-8
More on Johnson and the Eagles
Kenny Koberstein, South Eugene
Beat Wilson, 45-13
More on Koberstein and the Axe
Brandis Piper, McKay
Lost to West Albany, 40-7
Seth Womack, Redmond
Beat St. Helens, 44-7
More on Womack and the Panthers
CLASS 6A
Josh Dill, Sandy
Lost to Sherwood, 52-9
Don Johnson, Jefferson
Beat Southridge, 28-22
More on Johnson and the Democrats
Jimmy Joyce, Canby
Lost to Lincoln, 26-22
John Kemper, Tigard
Beat Sunset, 45-22
Danny Kernan, Century
Lost to Aloha, 61-14
More on Kernan and the Jaguars
Forrest Sherman, Lakeridge
Lost to Tualatin, 53-7
More on Sherman and the Pacers
Cal Szueber, David Douglas
Lost to Westview, 44-32
Terry Drake Sr., Clackamas
Did not play in Week 1; Clackamas plays host to Lakeridge on Friday
More on Drake Sr. and the Cavaliers
More links:
Week 1 recap: Top stars, best games, biggest wins
What we learned in Week 1 of the season
Breaking down every 6A, 5A team in Oregon
Media polls: Top 10 teams in 6A, 5A, 4A
Our Week 1 predictions: How'd we do?
Our Week 2 predictions: Who will win?
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