The 2025 Colorado high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Fossil Ridge visits Rock Canyon on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The SaberCats aim to bounce back from a narrow Week 1 loss, while the Jaguars look to build on a dominant opening victory at Echo Park Stadium in Highlands Ranch.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Fossil Ridge SaberCats @ Rock Canyon Jaguars
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Echo Park Stadium (Highlands Ranch, CO)
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Fossil Ridge SaberCats
Fossil Ridge opened the year with a close 17-14 loss on the road but showed grit defensively. Ranked just outside Colorado’s top 30, the SaberCats are looking to tighten up offensively and grab their first win of the season.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,887
○ State Rank (CO): #33
○ Key to Win: Convert red-zone opportunities and limit Rock Canyon’s big-play threats.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Martinez – QB
○ Mason Lopez – RB
○ Elijah Torres – WR
○ Julian Rivera – WR
○ Damian Chavez – LB
○ Carter Johnson – DB
○ Isaiah Gonzales – OL
○ Noah Hernandez – DL
○ Xavier Flores – WR
○ Jalen Foster – DB
○ Brandon Ortiz – LB
Rock Canyon Jaguars
Rock Canyon exploded for 52 points in a Week 1 win, showing off an offense loaded with playmakers. With a strong start and home-field advantage, the Jaguars are primed to test Fossil Ridge’s defensive resilience.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #2,563
○ State Rank (CO): #25
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive balance and pressure Fossil Ridge’s quarterback to create turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Johnson – QB
○ Michael Rivera – RB
○ Gabriel Martinez – WR
○ Adrian Lopez – WR
○ Nathaniel Torres – LB
○ Christian Ramirez – DB
○ Logan Sanchez – OL
○ Hunter Chavez – DL
○ Mason Ortiz – WR
○ Jalen Brown – DB
○ Diego Gonzales – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil Ridge | #2,887 | #33 (CO) | #20 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 14 | 17 |
| Rock Canyon | #2,563 | #25 (CO) | #17 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 52 | 15 |
