West Linn, the No. 1 ranked team out of the state of Oregon according to Massey Ratings, has named a new head coach and they didn’t have to look far for him.
The Lions’ official X page announced on Wednesday the welcoming of former Oregon Ducks’ defensive back Anthony Newman as the program’s next head football coach. Newman, who was the associate head coach/defensive coordinator, succeeds longtime Oregon coaching staple Jon Eagle, who 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 his college days 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 1988-94. Newman would go on to play for the New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders, totaling 21 interceptions in his NFL career.
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The former Oregon defensive back standout takes over the Beaver State’s best high school football program, which is coming off a 11-1 season. The Lions reached the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Class 6A Open Division final, with West Linn falling to Central Catholic, 21-14.
The Lions are slated to bring back a slew of talent from this year’s finalist squad, including 2027 four-star cornerback Josiah Molden.
More about West Linn High School
West Linn High School, located in West Linn, Oregon, is known for academic excellence and a 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 of the Lions, the school boasts championship-winning teams and a vibrant student body dedicated to success in and out of the classroom.
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