Glencoe tops latest 6A softball coaches poll, Scappoose climbs in 4A

The latest statewide high school softball coaches polls show movement at the top of the 6A and 4A classifications.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:49pm

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The latest statewide high school softball coaches polls have been released, with Glencoe High School taking the top spot in the 6A rankings and Scappoose climbing to a tie for second in the 4A poll. The polls are for generating interest and discussion only and do not impact the OSAA's official rankings for playoff purposes.

Why it matters

The coaches polls provide an early snapshot of the top teams in each classification as the high school softball season gets underway. While they don't directly determine playoff seeding, they offer valuable insight into which programs are expected to be among the state's elite this year.

The details

In the 6A poll, Glencoe received two first-place votes and sits atop the rankings with a 5-0 record. Sherwood, last year's 6A champion, is second, followed by Lake Oswego, West Salem, and Forest Grove. In 4A, The Dalles/Dufur is the unanimous No. 1, while Scappoose has climbed to a tie for second with Astoria.

  • The latest statewide high school softball coaches polls were released on April 1, 2026.

The players

Makena Petrick

A shortstop for the Glencoe High School softball team, which is ranked No. 1 in the latest 6A coaches poll.

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The takeaway

The early-season coaches polls provide a glimpse into which programs are expected to be the state's top contenders in each classification this year. While the rankings don't directly determine playoff seeding, they offer valuable insight and generate excitement as the high school softball season gets underway.