BCFC announces 2014 Major Award Winners

The British Columbia Football Conference (BCFC) is pleased to announce their Major Award winners for the 2014 regular season.

The Okanagan Sun claim five Major Awards, while the Langley Rams collect three.

The BCFC also announces its All-Star Returner for the 2014 regular season.

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BCFC Major Award Winners:

Ranji Mattu Memorial Coach of the Year – Shane Beatty – Okanagan Sun

Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Michele Vecchio – Okanagan Sun

Outstanding Offensive Back – Alex Bradley – Okanagan Sun – 77 carries, 672 yards*, 8.7 average per carry and 5 touchdowns

Outstanding Receiver – Derek Yachison – Kamloops Broncos – 49 catches, 766 yards, 15.6 average per catch and 5 touchdowns

Outstanding Defensive Lineman – Dylan Roper – Langley Rams – 11 tackles, 7 assists, 10 sacks*, 1 knockdown, 2 forced fumbles

Outstanding Defensive Linebacker – Dylan Chapdelaine – Vancouver Island Raiders – 27 tackles, 20 assists*, 1 sack, 2 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions

Outstanding Defensive Back – Brennan Van Nistelrooy – Okanagan Sun – 19 tackles, 8 assists, 2 sacks, 1 blocked kick, 4 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions

Outstanding Special Teams – Robbie Yochim – Okanagan Sun – 33 punt returns, 685 yards*, 20.8 average per return, 4 touchdowns.  14 kick-off returns, 603 yards, 43.1 average per return* and 2 touchdowns

Rookie of the Year – Ethan Schulz – Langley Rams – 23 tackles, 14 assists, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 4 fumble recoveries, 1 touchdown and 1 interception

Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year – Dylan Roper – Defensive Lineman – Langley Rams –  11 tackles, 7 assists, 10 sacks*, 1 knockdown, 2 forced fumbles

Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year – Marshall Cook – Receiver – Vancouver Island Raiders -64 catches*, 1,084 yards*, 16.9 average per catch and 9 touchdowns

All-Star Returner (TIE):

Robbie Yochim – Okanagan Sun – 33 punt returns, 685 yards*, 20.8 average per return, 4 touchdowns.  14 kick-off returns, 603 yards, 43.1 average per return* and 2 touchdowns
John Beckerleg – Langley Rams – 36 punt returns*, 484 yards, 13.4 average per return, 2 touchdown.  25 kick-off returns 848 yards*, 33.9 average per return and 4 touchdowns**