Prep Football Polls, Sept. 5

Marshfield dropped from No. 1 in the first OSAA/Coach’s Football Poll for the 2018 season last week to No. 4 this week after the Pirates lost to their Bay Area rivals North Bend 23-21 Friday night in Coos Bay.  Defending state champion Cottage Grove moved into the No. 1 slot after downing Cascade 23-19 at home.  Marist Catholic, in the same league as CG & MHS, is ranked No. 3 after beating visiting Sweet Home 23-19..  Marshfield’s opponent Friday night, Gladstone (1-0) is ranked No. 6 after beating Banks at home 35-28.  North Bend entered the 5A polls at No. 9; after beating the Pirates on the road.  Churchill, in the same division as the Bulldogs, is ranked No. 1.  Thurston, also in the same league, is ranked No. 8.