LOVE WINS: IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR FOOTBALL

While standing on the sidelines replacing the defensive starters in closing seconds of yesterdays game an overwhelming thought was put on my heart: LOVE WINS!!
As each one of you came off the field and your eyes opened up and tears came streaming down your faces: LOVE WINS!!
As you hugged each other in sweat soaked, blood stained uniforms: LOVE WINS!!
As your family and friends came out of the stands and on to the field to congratulate and console you: LOVE WINS!!
The 2007 Fossil Ridge SaberCat Football team was HISTORICAL:
First winning season in school history
First ranked team in school history ( #6 in Colorado)
First playoff team in school history
First team to advance to the State Quarterfinals
All of these are outstanding achievements and reflection of hard work, talent and skill.
But NONE of these accomplishments would have been reached if you had not poured so much of your heart and souls into SaberCat Football.
Today it hurts, and it will for a while. But sometime down the road you will look back on the 2007 SaberCats with a huge smile. For you fellas ( especially the Senior Class) have laid the cornerstones for SaberCat Football to be built upon. Cornerstones of HARD WORK, DEDICATION, SACRIFICE, and most importantly LOVE.
Anyone who stood on the middle of that field as the sun disappeared behind the Rockies knows the story of the 2007 SaberCat Football Team: LOVE WON!!
Thanks fellas it was a honor to Coach you this season.

Coach Lefort

THE LAW OF VICTORY

There are three components to the "Law of Victory" :

1. UNITY OF VISION: We all must have one common goal. VICTORY!! A team does not win championships if its players have different agendas.

2. DIVERSITY OF SKILLS: You all bring something special to the dynamic of the team. Don't sell your teammates short by not giving all you have.

3. DEDICATED TO VICTORY AND RAISING THE OTHER PLAYERS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL: It is your responsibility to bring out the best in your teammates.

( JUST AS IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO DOES ONE MAN SHARPEN ANOTHER)

These are the components that we must bring everyday to the field, locker room and classroom.

KEEP PAYING THE PRICE BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALWAYS PAY THE PRICE!!

Coach Lefort

HUGE SABERCAT THANK YOU

Thank you to the Hitchcocks who so graciously opened up their home for another of their famous pre game meals. Along with the Hitchcocks, the Salisburys and the Krapes families were also represented with pitching in to make a great pre game dinner. The fellas munched on some cooked out burgers and dogs, along with some of those famous homemade chocolate covered peanut butter rice crispy treats that the OLine just LOVES. Thanks so much for making Fossil Ridge Football the Family that it is.

Thanks so much!!

Coach Lefort

ONE PLAY AT A TIME, ONE GAME AT A TIME

This week the road becomes our home as we travel into the Hornets Nest to face the Pueblo County Hornets. The #3 ranked team in Colorado is tough, well coached. They have been a perennial title contender, (advancing to the 2006 State Championship Game). This week of practice will require your undivided focus to the details.For it will be our commitment to the execution of those details that will lead us into battle with a team like the Hornets. The Hornets will be the greatest challenge we have faced to date. On the field, in the classroom and at home we must prepare to play the best game we have ever played. Here's to a great week of practice!!!!

Coach Lefort

EVERY SECOND COUNTS

In playoff football every snap can be the difference between elimination and a CHAMPIONSHIP and yesterday afternoon was no exception. The Steamboat Spring Sailors showed everyone in attendance why they are a perennial powerhouse by taking every shot that we put on them and coming back with the heart of a champion. But you fellas stood strong in the face of the Sailors challenge and propelled yourselves on to the next step on our journey. Congratulations guys on the playoff victory. Make no doubt, you need to know that you were part an outstanding playoff football game. THAT FELLAS IS PLAYOFF FOOTBALL. Every team you play is a great team with lots of heart or they would not still be in the hunt for the CHAMPIONSHIP. Congratulations!!!! ON TO PUEBLO!!

COACH LEFORT

UPON FURTHER REVIEW

- Attention to details are VITAL in playoff football

- GANG GREEN was out in force in the first half

- Its not how you start but how you FINISH!!

- The OLine keeps choppin wood, choppin, choppin

- Looks like Fried Chicken again on Friday night

- Ben DeLine is a great football player, but an even better young man (Steamboat #6)

- It was an honor to play against a first class outfit like the Steamboat Springs Sailors

- They will be a handful for anybody next year

- We have to eliminate the mistakes

- KEEP PAYING THE PRICE BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALWAYS PAY THE PRICE

STEAMBOAT SETS SAIL FOR SATURDAY SABERCAT SHOWDOWN

Your hard work has paid dividends and given us the opportunity to take the field in search of a Championship. Steamboat Springs is an outstanding team with lots of playoff experience. The Sailors are lead by All-State kicker Ben DeLine, who comes from an prominent family of quality football players. The Sailors will bring the one of the best teams the state has to offer to French Field. It will take your best efforts in practice this week to prepare ourselves for the match up.

KEEP PAYING THE PRICE, BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALWAYS PAY THE PRICE.

Coach Lefort

SENIORS SHINE BRIGHT ON SENIOR NIGHT

Last night was a special evening for those of us who have been around Fossil Ridge Football for some time. To finish the regular season at 8-2 and bound for the State Playoffs is quite an accomplishment. There have been many people who put in hours of hard work and dedication to see the SaberCats walk out on to the field next weekend as a playoff team. Thank you to all the former players, coaches and parents who did so much ground breaking during the first seasons of SaberCat Football.

The Wizards are a much improved football team that is going to be a handful for teams in Tri-Valley over the coming years. You went out and took care of business. NOW THE FUN BEGINS!!!

Coach Lefort

UPON FURTHER REVIEW

- Bart had his BEST game ever

- The OLine is "STONEWALLING" people , maybe it the chicken wings

- TEEPS WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE

- I CANT WAIT FOR THIS WEEKEND

- Grigsby makes our defense better when he is on the field

- Lestikow is never down until the whistle blows

- HAYDEN ROWLEY = PLAYMAKER

- Special teams have to be stronger this weekend

- GANG GREEN IN THE PLAYOFFS !!!

VERY SPECIAL SENIOR NIGHT

This Fridays game with Windsor is a huge game for many reasons. Our playoff seeding, the rivalry, but most of all to honor the Seniors with a victory on Senior Night. These fellas are true trailblazers for all that follow them at Fossil Ridge. Four years ago these young men came into a program that had never played a game. Through HARD WORK, PERSISTENCE, LEADERSHIP and PERSEVERANCE they led this program to where it is today. It has been my privilege to coach such an outstanding group of young men. THANK YOU SENIORS!!!

Coach Lefort

SECOND HALF POWER SURGE II

It took a half to get rolling but you came out like a champ after halftime and beat a tough team with a ton of heart. GREAT second half, but you must be able to put together a complete game if you want to survive in the playoffs. REMEMBER IT IS NOT HOW YOU START, BUT HOW YOU FINISH. WAY TO FINISH FELLAS!!

Coach Lefort

UPON FURTHER REVIEW

- #5 for Fort Lupton is a Football player

- Hayden Rowley made a clutch play in a critical moment

- Hitch keeps making big play after big play

- The Oline owns the Second Half

- WE HAVE TO PLAY A COMPLETE GAME!!!

- That wind was cold, but I dont think anyone felt it in the Second Half

- Beard Scoop and Score= Backbreaker

- Keep Paying the price because CHAMPIONS always pay the Price.

HUGE SABERCAT THANK YOUS

SaberCat thank yous are in store for the good people at Old Chicago's who provided the pizzas, and The Grigsby's who provided the fixings and hospitality of thier beautiful home for the team dinner before the Montrose game. Much thanks also to the Agnews, Beards, Ochwats, Dauers, Panellas, Rowleys and Thills for provided an awesome Lasagna Dinner before the big win at Berthoud. Once again thanks to Silver Mine Subs for providing great after game subs.

The SaberCat Football Family greatly appreciates the support. THANK YOU!!

Coach Lefort

BLUE DEVILS UP NEXT

Fort Lupton is a team that Fossil Ridge has never beat. Last year the Blue Devils stormed onto French Field and beat the SaberCats on their way to the State Playoffs. It will take a tremendous effort on the field Friday night and great week of practice to be successful against this team. KEEP PAYING THE PRICE BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALWAYS PAY THE PRICE!!

Coach Lefort

HURLING SOME STONES

We believed that it was and last night it was OUR TIME! You played with the heart, passion, faith and confidence that it takes to fall a giant the likes of the Berthoud Spartans. The Spartans had not lost a league game since 2005 , that is until last night. Berthoud is an extremely well coached, talented and hard working football team that will be a contender throughout this playoff season.


What you took part in last night was nothing less than a GREAT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME. Congratulations fellas!!!





UPON FURTHER REVIEW:

- Lesitikow is an "old school gamer"

- The O LINE is pummeling people in the second half

- It is a honor to coach with so many great coaches

- We have the best Athletic Trainer ( Ryan Osterpovich) and Team Doctor (Dr. Houghton) anywhere

- Bart lost a lot of blood

- FOOTBALL IS A TOUGH GAME, PLAYED BY TOUGH PEOPLE

- Zane Thursday to Zane Friday (MIRACLE)

- IT IS YOUR TIME!!

- Berthoud is the fastest team we have ever faced

- Berthoud is extremely well coached

- Kudos to the Officials for making the correct call, no matter what the circumstances

-Hayden Rowley was BIG TIME in a big game

- Fossil Ridge Football Family has the BEST group of parents BAR NONE

- It was great to see Gary Richards (Matt's Dad) at the game last night. ONCE A SABERCAT ALWAYS A SABERCAT

- FIFTEEN ROUNDS

- A great night for the FOSSIL RIDGE FOOTBALL FAMILY

Coach Lefort

LETTER FROM MONTROSE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

We always want to represent ourselves and our school by conducting our actions in such a way that the people that we come into contact with will recognize Fossil Ridge Football as a first class organization. This is a letter from the Athletic Director at Montrose that was sent to Fossil Ridge Athletic Director Andrea Tribelhorn :

Andrea:

As you know, we handed out a sack lunch to your football players after our game last Friday. My wife and I were the ones that did this. I just wanted to let you know that my wife and I were VERY impressed with your football players. It has been a long time since either of us has been around a group of young men who were ALL so polite and so mature. Each and every player thanked us at least once and I have never been called “sir” so many times on one occasion. Again, all your players were very well mannered, thankful, and highly respectful. You, your coaches, and your school must be very proud of them. I am sure this is a reflection of your coaching staff. They, like the players, acted the same way. Although the locker room situation was not exactly perfect, they never complained and were very respectful. While handing out the lunches, one of the assistant coaches talked to my 4th grade son for several minutes. I commend them on their behavior as well as the behavior of their team. It was great to host this game. I wish them the best of luck for the rest of the season.

Lyle Wright
Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Montrose High School

This kind of feedback is very appreciated from the Coaching Staff. We are blessed to work with such outstanding young men who are committed to carrying themselves in such a way that they make this kind of an impression on the people they encounter.
Awesome job fellas!!! Keep treating people the right way. We are very proud of you.
Coach Lefort

FACING OUR GIANTS

We have overcome many of our "Giants" so far this season, and this week will present us with another opportunity break through a couple more walls. First, a win this week and we will clinch the first winning season in school history. Secondly and most important we will secure a spot in the playoffs with a victory. Berthoud is riding a two year regular season undefeated streak and has a championship caliber squad. It will take our best efforts on the practice field and in the classrooms to prepare ourselves for what the Spartans will bring on to the turf Friday night.

KEEP PAYING THE PRICE, BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALWAYS PAY THE PRICE.

Coach Lefort

BIG TIME WIN AT MONTROSE

You battled a tough, excellent coached, perennial State playoff contender on enemy turf and prevailed with the victory. You proved to yourself and anyone who follows football in Colorado that you can play with the best and win. Congratulations!! You were able to stand toe to toe and answer each charge that the Indians threw at you. With each win comes new and exciting challenges, and we must prepare to meet and exceed them.

GREAT WIN!!!!

As a Coach I was very proud of what the SaberCats brought to the field last night, but I was most proud of the way you conducted yourselves throughout the whole trip. The fact that the hotel manger took the time to come on our bus and complement you by saying "That this was the best group of kids they had ever have stay with them" is huge. We are a first class football program and we always want to represent ourselves in that manner.

Coach Lefort

UPON FURTHER REVIEW

- The offensive line is MOVIN people

- Rushing=Playmaker

- Bart, Zane and Greg are ballhawkers

- Special teams are playing SUPER

- How awesome was it to see so many SaberCat fans make the 7 hour trip

- Football is a tough game, played by tough people

- All the text updates on the Rockies were a classic memory of the road trip

- Montrose is beautiful

- Colorado is beautiful

- GPS doesn't always work

- We have great administrators

- How about that locker room and bus ride home

- It was good to see former All-Conference D Tackle Levi Kovari in the stands

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE

This week game with the Montrose Indians should be a great opportunity to play with one the best programs in the state of Colorado. Montrose has a long time tradition of being a tough, well coached and talented football program. It will take a great week of practice to prepare yourself for the challenge that lies ahead. KEEP PAYING THE PRICE BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALL WAYS PAY THE PRICE.

COACH LEFORT

KING PATTY

Congratulations to Homecoming King Pat McCarthy and all the rest of the team that was represented on the Homecoming Court. Way to go guys!

Coach Lefort

AWESOME HOMECOMING VICTORY

Fossil Ridge Homecoming 07 was a special night in which everyone involved from the band, the cheerleaders, the dancers, the football team and that wild overflowing student section should be proud of. You all came to together to create an excitement that fueled the team on to a 42 -12 victory over a tough Valley squad. Congratulations to all SaberCats on an October evening to remember.

AWESOME JOB SABERCATS!!!!

COACH LEFORT

SABERCAT THANK YOU

A big SaberCat thank you to the fine people from Noodles & Company for providing a pasta feast for the team. The team dined on Pasta, homemade rolls, cookies and cake. Thanks to the parents who pitched in to sponsor the evening, the Hitchcocks, Rollies, Castanadas and Ochwats.

Special thanks to the Beards for opening up the Beard Ranch so the team could enjoy the beautiful Colorado evening dining out by the pond as the sun fell behind Longs Peak.

Only at Fossil Ridge are evenings like this possible. Thanks to all of you for making it happen.

Coach Lefort

SHUTOUT PIZZA

Thanks to Coach Witt for supplying another night of Shutout Pizzas. The team munched down on a mountain of Dominoes pizzas after practice Wednesday night in celebration of the teams Shutout Victory over Silver Creek last week. Remember,SHUTOUTS ALWAYS WIN.

Coach Lefort

OUTSTANDING PRACTICES

Great work this week fellas.
KEEP PAYING THE PRICE BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALWAYS PAY THE PRICE.
Coach Lefort

VALLEY VIKINGS SAIL INTO TOWN FRIDAY

Another big challenge awaits us in the form of the Valley Vikings this week. They are tough and talented team that will be bringing their best to Fort Collins Friday night. Enjoy all the festivities that this Homecoming Week will bring. The bonfire, the pep rallies and the dance, but remember that the whole week is dependent upon what goes on the field Friday night. A win Friday night and Saturday will be a blast, a loss and it will be hard to hit the dance floor with the gut punch delivered by the Vikings. Capture the moments this week, but pay attention to the details of what needs to be done (Practice your very best EVERY DAY , do your HOMEWORK take care of your grades, be great sons, friends and teammates). Lets Have a GREAT WEEK OF PRACTICE.

Coach Lefort

SECOND HALF POWER SURGE

Remember "Its is not how we start, but how we FINISH" and Thursday night was another prime example. This time however it was our turn to put on a POWER SURGE in the second half. Great job fellas of keeping your chins up through adversity, keeping your eye on the goal and fighting for a key conference victory against a game Silver Creek Raptor squad. This week we need to put together a complete game in which all three phases (offense, defense and special teams) are clicking from the time we get off the bus. If we do that, I like our chances against anybody. KEEP PAYING THE PRICE, BECAUSE CHAMPIONS ALWAYS PAY THE PRICE.

GREAT WIN FELLAS!

Coach Lefort

UPON FURTHER REVIEW

- Ballinger= Dump Truck

- The offensive line was a pancake house serving them up all night long

- Mitch played great in his first career start

- We need to break down on the blitz

- West and Ochwad/ Sophomores Touchdowns

- We have to catch the kickoffs and punts to set up the returns

- The "Water Girls" do a great job

- A September High School Football Night in Colorado is "BEAUTIFUL THING"

- Hitch has a nose for the loose ball

- WE HAVE TO PLAY A COMPLETE GAME

- Beschied has 3 1/2 more years

- SHUTOUTS ALWAYS WIN!!

SABERCAT THANK YOU

Once again the team was treated to first class Colorado hospitality by the SaberCat parents. Thank you for the outstanding team dinners hosted by the Lanters, Pellmans, Grisbys and Rushings on the 19th and the Lestikows and Ballangers on the 26th. From lasagna and rigatoni to Bar B Qued Beef sandwiches and chocolate milk the team feasted on only the best.

Nothing beats the taste of the fresh baked bread of a Silver Mine Sub after a big win and last night was no exception. Thanks to all of you for being a special part of our SaberCat Football Family.

Coach Lefort

TOUGH LOSS VS MUSTANGS

Last Thursday night was a tough loss at the hands of the Fort Morgan Mustangs. Fort Morgan is a tough, big and physical team and they made the plays in the forth quarter to take home the victory. They are an excellent team and will have a great season. The SaberCats fought hard but we did not put together a complete game effort that it takes to win against a tough conference foe. Lets have a great week of practice getting ready for Silver Creek.

Coach Lefort

HUGE GAME ON THURSDAY

With winning brings the excitement of the next challenge, and this week it is Fort Morgan. I have studied the Mustangs play from their first three games and they are a team that will line up and come right at you and challenge you to beat them. They will not back down from anyone and should be 3-0 coming to Fort Collins. It will be another physically, mentally and emotionally challenging game come Thursday night. Take this week to take care of your studies and your bodies.

"Keep paying the price, because Champions always pay the price"

Coach Lefort

WOW!! WHAT A WIN

During practice this week we talked about "DOING WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO WIN" and last night that motto was put to the test. Many times we had the chance to give up or stay on the ground, but every time you had a chance to stay down you picked yourselves up . You believed that you and your teammates were NOT GOING TO BE DENIED the victory, NO MATTER WHAT.
As a Coach I am so proud of the effort, toughness and teamwork that was displayed on the field in Frederick Friday night.


UPON FURTHER REVIEW:

- Zane and Teeps are a couple of tough hombres
- The Offensive Line dominated in the fourth quarter
- #12 for Frederick made big plays
- GOAL LINE STANDS IN OVERTIME ARE AWESOME!!!
- Lamb is hard to catch when he hits the edge
- What a rush to see the SaberCat fans storm the field in Frederick!!!
- How awesome are SaberCat fans!!
Lets have a great week in preparation for Fort Morgan.
Coach Lefort

BIG SABERCAT THANK YOUS

Huge SaberCat thank yous go out to the wonderful" JV Moms " for an outstanding pre game meal of Chicken Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad and a variety of deserts. Thanks Moms, a meal from mom is always unbeatable. Once again Silver Mine Subs came through with hundreds of their delicious sandwiches, chips and waters for some tired, hungry, but absolutely ecstatic SaberCats.

Thanks all of you, you are making a huge difference in the experience that these young men are having with SaberCat football.

Coach Lefort

SHUTOUT PIZZA

Thanks to Coach Witt for the Shutout Pizza Wednesday night after practice.

Coach Witt provided a pizza dinner for the entire team in honor of the shutout victory over Sterling. Thanks a lot Coach Witt.

Coach Lefort

FRIDAY NIGHT BATTLE IN FREDERICK

This week we will face a great challenge in preparing for the undefeated Frederick Warriors. The Warriors posses one of the most explosive offenses in the State.

In their last game they put 49 points on the board against Castle View.

The Warriors are led by Luke Witty, a 6'4" All-State receiver.

PRACTICE BUILDS CONFIDENCE AND CONFIDENCE BUILDS SUCCESS.

LETS HAVE A GREAT WEEK OF PRACTICE.

Coach Lefort

HARD FOUGHT WIN IN CONFERENCE OPENER

Congratulations! Thursday nights win over Sterling was a great way to kick off Tri-Valley Conference play. Sterling is a tough, physical and fundamentally sound football team and you have to play the same way to beat them. We were able to match them with our play and take advantage of a couple of breaks to escape with a hard fought win.
A few random thoughts on Thursday Night or as I will call this:

UPON FURTHER REVIEW

Great Win
Great Crowd
The Band and Student Section were awesome
#10 from Sterling could play on any team that I coach
# 5 from Sterling was a playmaker threat and will have a lot of touchdowns this year
SHUTOUTS ALWAYS WIN
Hitchcock came up big in crunch time
Congratulations Joesph Christopherson on your first Varsity touchdown
Zane had another text book-highlight film decleating tackle
Rushing = Playmaker
Brendon threw the ball well
Have a great weekend!!
GO RAMS BEAT #10 CAL
Coach Lefort

SABERCAT THANK YOU

Thanks to Steve from Chik-Fil-A and Kevin Mark from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for the tasty chicken sandwiches and the good company after practice. Thanks for getting behind the SaberCats fellas.

Coach Lefort

BIG CONFERENCE OPENER UP NEXT

We have our biggest game of the season so far upon us this Thursday night when we battle traditional Tri-Valley Conference Championship contender the Sterling Tigers. The Tigers are a perennial playoff contender and will bring a tough, physical brand of football to French Field. We must have great week of preparation to meet the challenge that lies ahead. Remember as in a game or season or most things in life, "It's not how you start, but how you FINISH. "

Have a outstanding week,

Coach Lefort

SABERCAT THANK YOU

A huge SaberCat Thank you goes out to Silver Mine Subs for providing the SaberCat Football Family with an excellent post game meal following the game at Rock Canyon. The tasty sandwiches really hit the spot after a hard fought game.

Coach Lefort

SABERCAT THANK YOU/ HELP WANTED

A big SaberCat thank you goes out to the Carrells, Hitchcocks and the Salisburys for hosting the first pre-game meal. The team feasted on a Mexican themed menu of tacos and nachos and then retreated to the rec room for some lively games of billiards. The team and the coaching staff greatly appreciate all the hard work put into these fun get togethers.
If anyone is interested in pitching in to help with or hosting any of the remaining pre-game meals ( there are still 6 dates available) please contact Jane Beard at 227-6002. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you give the team.
Coach Lefort

LEAVING FOSSIL AT 2

The buses will be leaving Fossil Ridge at 2pm on August 30th for the game at Rock Canyon.
Freshmen will be excused at 1:30 and everyone else at 1:45. Freshman must provide their own transportation to meet the bus.
Have a great day,
Coach Lefort

GAME TIME IS HERE

Over the next 48 hours you should focus on what you need to do as an individual to help the team achieve our goal of a victory at Rock Canyon. Remember that Rock Canyon came up to French Field and took home a victory last year to kickoff the season. You must look to return the favor to the Jaguars on their home field of Shea Stadium. The Jaguars are a quality team( 7-3) last season and will find them selves in the hunt for the Central Metro League title by the end of the season. It will take a great team effort from everyone who dawns the Green, Silver and Black to bring home a victory Thursday evening. DIAL IT IN.
Coach Lefort

A HUGE SABERCAT THANK YOU

Wow!!! What an evening! Thank you to the Fossil Ridge Football Family for the what was a great time. Only at Fossil Ridge would there be a spread put out like that. Many thanks to the boosters for their hard work in organizing such a nice event for the Fossil Ridge football family. A special thanks to the Beard family for opening up the "Beard Ranch" and its beautiful setting to host all of us. Like I have told the players before, we are blessed with the best group of parents/booster in the world. You all are a huge part of the "Family" and make coaching at Fossil Ridge a joy.

Coach Lefort

STEPPING UP vs MONARCH

The effort and attitude on the field Friday was tremendous. We learned that we can play with an outstanding team like Monarch High School. We went toe to toe with as good as program as Fossil Ridge has ever met on the football field. Make no mistake, the Monarch Coyotes are one of the top teams in Colorado and will contend for a 4A State Championship this fall. There is much work to do this week. Preparation breeds confidence and confidence breeds success. Lets have a great week of preparation. KEEP PAYING THE PRICE, BECAUSE CHAMPIONS PAY THE PRICE.
Coach Lefort

SABERCATS VS COYOTES

Congratulations on a successful Two a Days camp. It is now time to begin the fun part for everyone, players, coaches and fans.
The scrimmage games give the coaches a chance to see how players perform under the pressure of a game like situation. Some players have stood out and made huge impressions based on their performances in these games, and tomorrow will be no different.
Monarch High has one of the top programs in the state and will definitely bring an excellent team to SaberCat Field. Prepare yourself mentally and physically and have a great time Friday night.
Coach Lefort

SABERCAT THANK YOU

A SaberCat thank you goes out to our friends from Timberline Church. In particular to Jason and Reza for providing the watermelon feed for the team last night. Its hard to beat cold watermelon on a hot "two a days" afternoon.
We would also like to thank Mike Rushing for taking the players pictures for the game programs and the proud parent buttons.
Thanks Guys!!
Coach Lefort

ATTITUDE AND EFFORT

The attitude and effort from all of the players has been tremendous throughout the first few days of camp, and the Coaching Staff greatly appreciates that. These are the key factors in progressing forward as a team. Assignments, techniques, conditioning and intensity need to be continually solidified and improved with each and every rep on the practice field. Make sure your equipment is correctly fitted and ready to go for contact. We have the best equipment available, but you have to have it fitted correctly.
KEEP PAYING THE PRICE, BECAUSE CHAMPIONS PAY THE PRICE.
Coach Lefort

EXCELLENT ADDITIONS TO COACHING STAFF

Coach Fick ( a two time Colorado High School Coach of the Year), has added three new coaches at the Varsity level.

Coach Van, who will work with the Offensive Line brings over 40 years of coaching experience.
He has won multiple State Championship at Longmont, has coached 5 NFL players and has been selected as a coach in the All-State games.
Dave Whitworth, (Coach Whit) brings over 30 years of coaching experience and was Coach Fick's Defensive Coordinator at Thompson Valley leading the Eagles to the State Semi-Finals in 2005.
Parker Wildeman, an All-Big Ten performer at The University of Iowa and team MVP in 1994. He has held various collegiate coaching positions and is a defensive line specialist.
The returning Varsity coaches are Steve Vecchio, Mike Romero and myself.
Fossil Ridge is blessed with and outstanding group of coaches and I know I will learn as much from them as I hope the team does.
Awesome effort on the field yesterday. KEEP PAYING THE PRICE, BECAUSE CHAMPIONS PAY THE PRICE.
Have a great day,
Coach Lefort

LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED

Two a days have arrived and it is time to kickoff the 2007 edition of SaberCat Football. You have made the off-season commitments and seen the hard work pay off in the weight room and on the field. Now it is time to have it all come together over the next two weeks in preparation for Rock Canyon, and the rest of the schedule that lies ahead of us this fall.
This season promises to be an exciting one for SaberCat football but we need to stay focused on the goals and what it will take to get there. We will need you to prepare yourself mentally, physically and emotionally for the what lies ahead. You need to study your playbooks, know your assignments, and provide your bodies with the proper rest and nutrition. Your complete focus must be on what you need do to help SaberCat Football have an outstanding season. Have a great camp.
Coach Lefort

REST IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE PROGRAM

I hope that everyone had a restful and enjoyable week away from the campus. It is imperative to provide our minds and bodies with the proper amount of rest so that they are able to perform at the levels that we are going to need them to during the next few weeks. My family and I had the

opportunity to spend a couple of weeks in some of the most beautiful places on Earth. They are all right here in our home state of Colorado. We are truly blessed to live in such an awesome place.

We spent some time in Breckenridge, Vail and Beaver Creek, all amazing places.

I also spent a little quality time in the rivers with a few of my friends, Bows and Browns.

GREAT SUMMER CAMP

SATURDAY SCRIMMAGE

The effort on the field through the first week has been outstanding. It will take a continual commitment to excellence for SaberCat Football to reach the goals that we all want. Saturday's scrimmage is where all the things that have been drilled and practiced need to come together. It is an opportunity for each one of you to stake your claim for playing time during the regular season. The coaching staff is always looking for players to "Show us what you got." Mentaly prepare your self as if your are going into a regular season game. Know your assignments, play with emotion and passion and encourage your teammates. If you do this then we will start taking the steps as a team we need to take to prepare for Rock Canyon. Have a great scrimmage.
Coach Lefort

KLONDIKE BARS

A big SaberCat "Thank You!!" to the Booster Club members who greeted the team last night after practice with some frozen treats. SaberCat football is blessed with having the best Booster Club in Colorado. Those of you who are involved with the Boosters are making a big difference in the overall experience that these young men are having with SaberCat football.
You are a huge part of the team, and what we hope to accomplish this year. "Thank You!"
Coach Lefort

STRONG FIRST DAY

Outstanding first day of Camp. The effort on the field was excellent. You must continue to build on that effort with each and every rep that you take on the practice field. Important: Make sure you bring enough liquids for proper hydration during Camp. Nutrition, hydration and proper rest will be essential for you to perform your best for the remainder of Camp.

Coach Lefort

SABERCAT FOOTBALL CAMP

Fossil Ridge Football Camp has arrived!! Starting Monday July 9, SaberCat Football Camp will begin for all players (Freshmen to Seniors). Equipment check out will begin at 5pm on Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday. Camp will run from 6-8 pm July 9 -19th, with a scrimmage Saturday Morning July 14. The Camp will be essential in the development of each individual and the team as we prepare for the upcoming season. See you there!!!!

Coach Lefort

HAVE A THANKFUL AND SAFE FOURTH

It is because of the many outstanding men and women that have served our country that we are blessed with the opportunity to live with the freedoms that we in enjoy in the United States today. Have a wonderful time celebrating our country's birthday. Enjoy the time with family, the fireworks and of course the Bar-B-Que. Also take some time to reflect on who and what that has enabled us to live in the greatest country the world has ever known.
Have an awesome Independence Day,
Coach Lefort

GREAT WINS AT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 7 VS 7

CONGRATULATIONS ON A COUPLE OF GREAT WINS THIS WEEKEND!!!! THE TWO WINS AGAINST THE FORT COLLINS LAMBKINS WERE OUTSTANDING TEAM EFFORTS. WE MADE SOME SOLID IMPROVEMENTS, BUT HAVE MUCH WORK TO DO BEFORE THE REMATCH WITH ROCK CANYON. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.
COACH LEFORT

PICK SIX

SEE THE BALL, BREAK ON THE BALL, CATCH THE BALL AND DON'T LET ANYONE CATCH YOU ON THE WAY TO THE HOUSE!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAMON BOWERS AND BART PANELLA FOR TAKING A PICK BACK ALL THE WAY FOR A TOUCHDOWN, IN BART'S CASE TWO TDS. THE SECOND
ONE IGNITING A SABERCAT COMEBACK WITH A 100 YARD RETURN AGAINST THE FORT COLLINS LAMBKINS. GREAT JOB FELLAS.
COACH LEFORT

BE READY TO COMPETE

Anytime you have the opportunity to take the field against another football team you must be ready to compete. There will be many outstanding programs in the tournament today and they will be anticipating playing well. You must respect your opponent, yet at the same time possess the confidence in your abilities as a football player. Know your assignments, be aggressive and have fun. Each time you put on the Green and Black you are representing your team and your school and today will be no different.
Reminder: bring lots of liquids to drink, it will around 100 degrees on the turf this afternoon and your body will need to be hydrated.
Have a great day.
Coach Lefort

7 vs 7 PRACTICE AT FRHS/CHECK IN FOR THE 29TH

All players involved in the passing game need to be at the practice field at FRHS on June 28, 7pm. Check in for the Rocky Mountain 7 vs 7 Tourney will be at 11:30, with the first game scheduled for noon at French Field (Rocky Mountain High School). See you on the practice field.
Coach Lefort

Press on toward the goal

As we enter the Summer season we need to continue to "Press on toward the goal, and claim the prize". During our workouts it will take a Champions effort to be where we want to be by the season opener at Rock Canyon. Championship football teams are built on the sweat left on the fields and in the weight rooms in June, July and August.
Have a great weekend,
Coach Lefort

Rocky Mountain 7 vs 7

We will be having two practices to prepare for The Rocky Mountain 7 vs 7 tournament (June 29,30).
The practices will be Monday June 25 and Thursday June 28 from 7-8 pm at the practice fields on the campus of Fossil Ridge High School. We would like for all players involved in the passing game to plan on attending the practice and tournament. Game times for the tournament will be posted in the near future. Have a great week.
Coach Lefort