Linn Westthe No. 1 ranked team in the state of Oregon according to Massey Ratings, has named a new head coach and they didn’t have to look far to find him.
THE The official Lions X page announced Wednesday welcoming former Oregon Ducks defensive back Anthony Newman as the program’s next head football coach. Newman, who was associate head coach/defensive coordinator, succeeds longtime Oregon coach. Jon Eaglewho retired after the 2025 season. Eagle led the program to two state championships during his tenure.
Newman was inducted into the University of Oregon Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. After college at Oregon, Newman was selected in the second round, 35th overall in the 1988 NFL Draft, by the Los Angeles Rams, where he played from 1988 to 1994. Newman would go on to play for the New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders, totaling 21 interceptions during his NFL career.
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The former Oregon defensive back takes over Beaver State’s top high school football program, which is coming off an 11-1 season. The Lions reached the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Class 6A Open Division final, with West Linn falling to Central Catholic21-14.
The Lions are expected to bring back plenty of talent from this year’s runner-up team, including the 2027 four-star cornerback. Josiah Molden.
Learn more about West Linn High School
West Linn High School, located in West Linn, Oregon, is known for its academic excellence and strong tradition in athletics and the arts. Serving grades 9-12, WLHS fosters a dynamic learning environment that encourages student growth, leadership and community engagement. Home to the Lions, the school boasts championship-winning teams and a dynamic student body dedicated to success in and out of the classroom.
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