Fort Collins Teams Set for National Science Bowl

Fossil Ridge High School and Liberty Common Junior High have earned spots in the 2026 National Science Bowl. Both teams won their regional championships, securing Colorado’s place at the national finals in Washington, DC. Fossil Ridge claimed the high‑school title on March 14 at Metropolitan State University of Denver. They beat Cherry Creek in the final round and answered a key question about earthquake energy scales with “moment magnitude scale. ” Liberty Common won the middle‑school title on February 7 at Colorado Early Colleges in Windsor. Their squad of two seventh graders and two eighth graders showed strong teamwork, partly thanks to their Latin studies.

The teams will compete from April 30 to May 4, alongside schools from other states. Colorado is its own region in the Science Bowl system, with 65 high‑school and 50 middle‑school regional contests each year. Coaches credit the students’ hard work, advanced placement classes, and a culture of collaboration. The Fossil Ridge team includes seniors, juniors, sophomores, and a standout senior who helped keep the program strong. Winning at nationals can earn schools $5, 000 for science and math departments; top 16 teams receive $1, 000 prizes. The national event also offers educational tours and sightseeing for participants.

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