We just said that we are going to have to close out harder on all the shooters, senior Luke Miller said. Back-to-back championships in Colorado. ", Added Johannsen: "I had a great view of (the dunk) and I won't forget it, that's for sure. Fossil Ridge vs Rocky Mountain Game Highlights - Feb. 10, 2023. Fossil Ridge HS - Fossil Hill MS - Vista Ridge MS Feeder Pattern-- Josh Hale, joshua.hale@kellerisd.net. First of its kind:There's never been a city boys basketball game like Fort Collins-Fossil Ridge in the Great 8. All rights reserved. Recent Great 8 history: This is Fossil Ridge's third trip to the Great 8 since 2014 and the SaberCats' second in a row. You cant stop them from shooting, you just have to make it harder.. 4 Windsor routs Centaurus for triumphant return to Great 8, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Thats a testament to them. On the following day Fossil Ridge suffered its lone loss, 81-68, to top-seeded ThunderRidge, who looms on the other side of the bracket. On 3/4, the Fossil Ridge varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Fort Collins (CO) by a score of 72-58. Fossil Ridge High School (Fort Collins, CO) Girls Varsity Basketball Im very proud of that.". When you do that and you have some talented guys, anything can happen.. 72-43 (W) Fossil Ridge vs. Doherty. 2 team. Jamar Mitchell had two fouls early and both he and Joe Cottingham had three in the third quarter. Coach Matt Johannsen's second-seeded SaberCats kept their foot on the pedal and made sure they weren't the latest victim of the upstart Lightning who had dispatched No. The SaberCats rallied around Boldt in the training room following this latest injury, celebrating the playoff win and obviously hope for his quick return. Unfortunately for the third-seeded SaberCats, it was a titanic one in legendary coach Rudy Carey and the Denver East program. Fossil Ridge allowed a season-high for points in a half, surrendering 49 to the Angels in the final 16 minutes with some "uncharacteristic" defense as Greenwood and Samuels took over. It's certainly a remarkable achievement for Fossil Ridge, which is making its third title-game appearance in 10 seasons. On 2/25, the Fossil Ridge varsity basketball team won their home playoff game against Doherty (Colorado Springs, CO) by a score of 72-43. The one opponent Fossil Ridge couldnt get past got the best of the SaberCats once again, on the states biggest stage. Fossil Ridge girls basketball highlights Keller Central High School. "So it hurt a bit but it was definitely one of my best dunks. 3 Chaparral, the SaberCats have won 20 games in a row and are undefeated since the calendar turned to 2022, while their only loss of the season came to defending state champion and top-ranked ThunderRidge prior to winter break. "Its frustration," he said. 'Job's not finished': No. 2 Fossil Ridge boys basketball beats 23 Plateau Valley on Saturday. Chaparrals first lead since midway through the first quarter came on Millers drive for a layup with just over three minutes left at 59-58 and the Wolverines boosted it with points from Pegues, Joel Speckman II (11 points) and Gavin Carter to close it out. "We wanted to win one for Matt so badly," Randall said. On Tuesday night, the Fort Collins boys basketball team, which is ranked No. Some have hooped together their whole lives. "It feels amazing to be here and be going to the Final Four," Brown said. Nicky Maguire and Kaden Elmore provided valuable bench protection minutes. Now the city rivalry rematch everyone was clamoring for has come to fruition after No. 5 Douglas County to win 68-57 and punch their tickets to the Final Four next Friday. Johannsen said the response was emblematic of why this SaberCats team has been so good this year. ", Free Throw Procedures and Foul Administration Amended in 2023-24 High School Basketball Rules Changes, All-State Boys Basketball Teams For The 2022-23 Season, White hot finish in 2023 Jeffco HS Senior Boys Basketball Game, Denver East's D'Aundre Samuels named Gatorade Colorado Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Colorado High School Activities Association, Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado, Brad Cochi/CHSAANow.com, & Dan Whitaker/CHSAANow.com, Denver East vs. Douglas County Photo Gallery. Fossil Ridge's Domenic Leone reacts after the SaberCats beat Chaparral 65-56 in the CHSAA Class 5A Final Four game at the Denver Coliseum on Friday. Colorado Final 4 basketball: Tickets, how to watch Fossil Ridge, Windsor (2) Fossil Ridge 80, (26) Legacy 54 15 Ralston Valle at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Sweet 16, where Fossil Ridge has bowed out of the playoffs in three straight seasons. "I actually got an elbow to the jaw on it," Leone said with a laugh. Athletics / Athletics Home - Keller Independent School District Summer Camps / Girls Volleyball & Basketball Thats tough to do. "We usually do a better job of being with our man," Johannsen said. Parking passes are valid for a full day. Here's what you need to know about the Fossil Ridge and Windsor Final 4 games: Class 6A: No. Fossil Ridge's stats have been entered for the 72-58 win vs. Fort Collins on 3/4/2023 1:15 PM. CHAMPIONSHIP (March 11 at Denver Coliseum) Game 31: No. All rights reserved. Chris Abshire Fort Collins Coloradoan View Comments 0:00 0:57 Live updates, score: Colorado Great 8 basketball features Fossil Ridge-Fort Collins city rivalry Savor this one if you're a. The game will be at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, March 4 in the Denver Coliseum. The Lambkins now have 22 wins after just 10 a year ago. Timber Creek Girls Basketball Camp Dates: May 30-June 1 Grades: Incoming K-9 Cost: $100 by May 26 Registration Flyer Timber Creek Boys Basketball Camp Feb 9, 2023 @ 5:33am. "Theres not a lot of people in the state who can play with him. And the refrain is all too simple: "One more!" The third-seeded SaberCats held. Still, the Cougars (17-5) will be a No. This was our goal for the season to make it to the Coliseum, Wagstaff said. 22 Manitou Springs on Saturday. This Fossil Ridge boys basketball team is right back where it ended last season: in the state championship game. The Lambkins and SaberCats meet again, this time with bigger stakes and a Class 6A Final 4 berth on the line. "The scoreboard says were losers but you try and remind them that a second-place finish two years in a row is doing some damn good work," Johannsen said. Guard Andrew Koerner was excellent in managing the game. The SaberCats started slow and led by only single digits at halftime but turned on the jets with a huge third quarter to blast No. 11 Legacy. Monarch was pesky enough and was in the game. BASKETBALL. Johannsen can recognize the accomplishment but it didn't totally stem the immediate sting. It's an unprecedented clash of city rivals in the Denver Coliseum, as No. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. The winner of that game would face the winner of No. Fossil Ridge's average margin of victory this season has been 21 points and it improved on that with the contributions of four players in double figures. Mitchell ended up pouring in 22 points, 10 of them in the fourth quarter to seal the game. Johannsen added: "When we were in this building last year, they said 'Lets run it back.' Johannsen, who moved over from Fort Collins High to startthe Fossil Ridge basketball program from scratch when the school opened, hopes the 11 juniors who were suited up Saturday night and the sophomores and freshmen who played on the junior-varsity, C and D teams saw the dedication, teamwork and commitment to one another that got the SaberCats to the title game for the second time in nine years. Local hoopsWindsor boys basketball rallies from early 12-point deficit to reach Class 5A Great 8. Hes a great coach and thats a great team.". They'll host No. "I think Nick is the best player in Colorado," Fossil Ridge coach Matt Johannsen said. The Class 5A boys championship is Saturday at 7 p.m. Kyle Newman is a sportswriter for The Denver Post, a position hes held since 2016. "Legacy is a good team, they are here for a reason, but I thought our defense did a really good job of setting the tone in the first half," Johannsen said. From there, Randall took over, overwhelming the Spartans in all facets. This group has been here before, playing its fifth game at the Coliseum in the past 12 months. "I think we'll be ready for whatever is next. The Denver East boys basketball team is playing some inspired basketball at the right time. Support his work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. But they put in the work and stayed focused from last March to this March. 3/10/2023 6:41:53 PM And,for the second time this season, they came out of the locker room in a game they trailed at halftime against Fossil Ridge and took control, this time winning 58-49 to repeat as theClass 5A state champion at the Denver Coliseum. Fossil Ridge High School Once a Sabercat, Always a Sabercat. Photographer Derek Regensburger has posted a new gallery Fossil Ridge vs Denver East (CHSAA 6A Fine) containing 91 photos. If not, please consider purchasing a digital subscription today. "But hopefully the frustration turns into pride in the fact we were in the finals three years out of 10 as a Fort Collins school. Im with them and have their back but theyre directing. Leone said their coach didn't light into them, but the motivation instead came from the players. All four scored at least seven points in the opening half as the SaberCats came out swinging right away. Red-hot Fossil Ridge beat Legacy by 32 points during the regular season and came close to matching that margin in the rematch at the Denver Coliseum with a commanding 80-54 Class 5A Great 8 victory. Fossil Ridge has never won a state title in boys basketball and has only made it to the title game once, losing the 5A title game in 2013-14 to Denver East. Fossil Ridge, Fort Collins basketball teams set up Great 8 showdown 26 Legacy. They've been whispering about it since the brackets were released. "I was really hyped getting up and it was fun to see the crowd, my teammates and the bench react like that. We didnt make enough shots, and we didnt get enough stops. Theyre a tough team to guard. Chaparral, Fossil Ridge, Denver East, and ThunderRidge advanced to the Final Four, which will be played next Friday back at the Coliseum. 2 Fossil Ridge boys basketball team finally looked like the state championship contender it is. But one of Randall's primary competitors for that honor staked his claim. This was a game that spotlighted (slight) weak points for the No. Theres something special about this team, so Im just glad I get to be around these guys for another week, Rohnert said. Savor this one if you're a basketball fan in Fort Collins. 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