Fossil Ridge edges Castle View for Class 5A girls soccer title off late header by Teagan Myers

Fossil Ridge edges Castle View for Class 5A girls soccer title off late header by Teagan Myers

COLORADO SPRINGS — When Cyrus Salehi took over Fossil Ridge girls soccer last year, he saw a program in need in change. And that’s exactly what Salehi brought to Fossil Ridge, a team that he says lacked an edge before. No more, though: In the battle of the Sabercats on Wednesday at Weidner Field, Fossil Ridge edged Castle View 1-0 in the Class 5A title game to break through for the school’s first girls soccer championship. “When I took over the …

Grit powers Fossil Ridge to a win in the 5A girls soccer title game

COLORADO SPRINGS – For 72 minutes on Wednesday night, it seemed like conquering Pikes Peak was an easier ask than winning the Class 5A girls soccer championship. With America’s Mountain overlooking Weidner Field – a new home for the girls soccer state championship games – Fossil Ridge and Castle View went toe to toe with each team trying to capture its first championship for its program history. Not even a penalty kick in 67th minute could break…