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Fort Collins Football Stars Shine in Weekly Honors
27 Oct
Summary
- Weekly poll honors top Fort Collins-area tackle football players.
- Fans vote Tuesdays through Thursdays at coloradoan.com/sports.
- Nominees include standout performances in recent games.
The Coloradoan, in partnership with Blue Federal Credit Union, continues its weekly recognition of top tackle football players from the Fort Collins area for the fall 2026 season. A poll featuring five nominees is open for fan voting every Tuesday through Thursday on coloradoan.com/sports, with winners announced on Fridays.
This week's nominees include standout performances from across the region. Bode Hammerschmidt of Fort Collins had a stellar game with 10 receptions for 125 yards and three touchdowns, crucial for his team's conference title win. Ivan Hochhalter of Timnath recorded 20 tackles and forced turnovers in a tough matchup, while Joe Noble from Wellington scored three touchdowns, including two receiving TDs. Robert Trotter Jr. of Windsor had a near-perfect game with multiple touchdown passes and runs, and Gavin Zanotelli of Fossil Ridge contributed 135 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including a game-tying 85-yard score.
