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Fort Collins (3-0) vs. Grandview (1-2)

It will be one of only two visits to the metropolitan area by the Lambkins in the regular season. They’ll also be here Oct. 22 to face Horizon. . . . Fort Collins’ Sam Seeton has rolled to 297 yards rushing. Speedy senior Ben Marum, left, has 15 receptions for 238 yards. . . . Grandview, the favorite in the new Creek League, has dropped two in a row and been outscored 55-14 by Mullen and Bear Creek, respectively, 31-0 in the past two second halves. . . . Ryan Tasker has been the Wolves’ workhorse with 375 yards on 83 carries.

Cherry Creek (2-1) at Mullen (3-0)

What has happened to big schools’ best rivalry? Mullen, the two-time defending champion and winner of 22 games in a row, has won the last six games in the series. . . . Mullen linebacker Connor Healy, left, returned an interception for a touchdown last week against Cherokee Trail. . . . The Bruins, 7-7 since making the 2008 state final, were under the mercy rule during a 53-16 whipping by Arvada West, a rarity. . . . Cherry Creek’s Bruce McCoy had four receptions for 110 yards the past week.

Fairview (1-2) at Horizon (2-1)

The Knights are struggling on defense — they’ve given up 105 points, 50 in a wild loss to Rangeview in which they led 21-0. . . . Ben Meyer, left, heads Fairview with 289 yards rushing. He has run for seven TDs. . . . After a 12-0 start in 2009, the Knights have dropped three of four games. . . . A 3-1 nonleague showing would be large for the Hawks, who begin Front Range play next week at home against Poudre. . . . A week after Horizon’s Andrew Patrick erupted for 418 yards rushing in a win over Northglenn, Horizon handled Overland 21-12.

Broomfield (2-1) at Loveland (1-2)

It’s a Northern League opener and 4A followers understand what it means — the beginning of weekly, rock-’em, sock-’em play. . . . Broomfield had a great start, including manhandling Monarch, but is coming off a late loss to 5A Legacy. . . . Dan Geubelle, left, one of 4A’s most consistent rushing forces, ran for 124 yards. . . . Each of Loveland’s first three nonleague foes were 5A and the Indians have piled up injuries. . . . Connor Medbery, also a two-time wrestling state champion, had 22 carries for 138 yards against ThunderRidge.

Pueblo West (2-1) at Montrose (4-0)

Consider the Cyclones’ nonleague schedule ambitious — they dropped their opener to Dakota Ridge, beat Pueblo County and Greeley West, and next get Rock Canyon. . . . Ian Imamura has eight receptions, half of which have gone for touchdowns. . . . Quarterback Connor Roumph and backfield mates Ronald Bates, Derek Jackson and Lyndon Stoudmire each have at least 73 yards rushing. . . . The Indians are fresh off a 40-7 whipping of Steamboat Springs in which Roland McLaren, left, ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns.

Mountain View (3-0) at Windsor (2-1)

Mountain View’s schedule begins to get tougher, but its three victories have been convincing and by a combined 99-7. . . . Running back Joey Hlushak, left, had 265 yards rushing and three touchdowns covering 31, 2 and 65 yards last week against Sterling. . . . Windsor’s beginning has covered multiple aspects — the Wizards beat Eaton by a point, unexpectedly lost 30-0 to Palmer Ridge, then beat Skyline by 40. . . . The past week, Matt Wilson threw for 251 yards, notably an 87-yard touchdown toss to Alex Baldwin.

Faith Christian (2-1) at Kent Denver (1-2)

The Eagles were handed their lunches in Week 2 in a 28-7 pasting by Brush; their two victories, over Ridge View Academy and Centaurus, came via shutout. . . . Faith Christian’s Alex Buchmann has passed for 606 yards and five touchdowns. . . . Oran Tool, left, heads the Eagles’ ground attack with 257 yards. . . . The Sun Devils, who haven’t been under .500 much in the reign of coach Scott Yates, are coming off a 20-14 road loss in Florence. . . . The Eagles downed Kent Denver 21-0 in 2009’s 2A finale.

Limon (3-0) at Akron (2-1)

Their reputations precede them — the two have combined for eight of the last nine 1A championships, five by Akron. . . . Limon, champion from 2003-05 and a 2009 semifinalist, has won a state-leading 17 titles. Fort Collins is next at 12. . . . Akron running back Jourdan Hottinger, left, is off to a blinding start — also a defensive back, he has rushed for 487 yards and seven touchdowns. He has added a receiving touchdown. . . . Limon’s Brett Schmidt has totalled 431 rushing yards, more than 9 yards per carry, and five touchdowns.

Burlington (2-1) at Yuma (3-0)

The Cougars took a 21-14 hit to Wray in between victories over Lamar and Akron, but will bring balanced rushing against the defending state champion Indians. Spencer Cure and Collin Eberhart have combined for nearly 350 yards. . . . Seven Burlington players have rushed for touchdowns. . . . Ball protection wanted: The Cougars have thrown five interceptions. . . . Yuma’s winning streak has turned a Sweet 16. . . . Rusher Nick Lovell, left, has compiled 528 yards and five touchdowns.

Merino (3-0) at Dayspring Christian (3-0)

We may very well see these two meet again — Merino won the 2009 state final, 60-14 over Dayspring Christian; Dayspring won the 2008 final, 26-8 over Merino. . . . The visiting Rams have won 16 consecutive games by a ridiculous aggregate count of 797-181, 130-56 in three games this season under new coach Marlan Tramp. . . . The Eagles have just two seniors, so they are relying on an unusual amount of underclassmen such as Ben Sanderford, left, to carry the load.