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Oregon Football: Playoff Race Heats Up
24 Oct
Summary
- Marist Catholic is fourth in Sky-Em standings with a 3-4 record.
- Only top three Sky-Em teams secure automatic playoff bids.
- Sweet Home, Junction City, and North Bend are poised for berths.
The Oregon high school football season is rapidly approaching its conclusion, signaling the imminent start of the postseason. Within the Eugene-Springfield area, Marist Catholic faces South Umpqua in a significant Sky-Em League matchup. Marist Catholic, with a 3-4 record, is currently fourth in the league standings and ranked 17th in the 4A OSAA rankings. The top three teams in the Sky-Em League will earn automatic berths into the 16-team 4A state playoff bracket, with the two highest-ranked teams receiving at-large bids.
Sweet Home, Junction City, and North Bend appear to be in strong positions to secure the Sky-Em League's three automatic playoff spots. This season marks South Umpqua's debut in the Sky-Em League, having previously competed in Class 3A. The Lancers have a 3-4 overall record this year. The Register-Guard will provide comprehensive coverage of local high school football, including live updates, highlights, photos, and postgame analysis.
