dhs_092910.jpgSutherlin and South Umpqua do battle on Friday, October 1 during the opening week of the Far West League football season.

The third-ranked Bulldogs (4-0) host the Lancers (2-2); while number eight Douglas (3-1) entertains unbeaten Siuslaw (3-0).

Thurman Bell goes after win number 301 as the fourth-ranked Indians (2-0, 4-0) travel to Spiegelberg Stadium for a league matchup with South Medford (2-0, 3-1); Glide (1-2) plays a non-league game with Central Linn; Camas Valley (0-1, 3-1) welcomes Gilchrist; and Elkton (1-0, 3-0) heads to Powers.

Three games featuring Douglas County teams headline the Mountain View Conference schedule on Friday with North Douglas (1-2, 1-3) traveling to rival Yoncalla (2-1, 2-1); Glendale (2-1, 3-1) plays host to Days Creek (0-2, 1-2); and upstart Oakland (2-1, 2-1) is at home with Riddle (0-2, 1-3).