Fossil Ridge football falls to Regis Jesuit in playoff opener

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Fossil Ridge football falls to Regis Jesuit in playoff opener
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Fossil Ridge's football season ended with a 49-21 loss to No. 12 Regis Jesuit in the Colorado Class 5A playoffs on November 6. Regis scored on its first five possessions, dominating the first half. Fossil Ridge rallied late, scoring two touchdowns but could not overcome the early deficit. This marks the fifth playoff exit for Fossil Ridge in six seasons. Despite this, the SaberCats had shown improvement in October, finishing 4-1 after a slow start. Looking ahead, Fossil Ridge will return key players like quarterback Colton Jantz and receiver Gavin Zanotelli for the next season.

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  • •Fossil Ridge finished the season 5-6 after playoff loss.
  • •Regis Jesuit led 35-0 before Fossil scored.
  • •Colton Jantz threw two touchdown passes for Fossil.
  • •Regis Jesuit will face Grandview in next playoff round.
  • •Fossil Ridge bounced back from a 1-4 start.
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The Fossil Ridge football season ended with a Colorado 5A playoff road loss against a Denver-area power.

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