CJFL RECAP: BCFC (2)

Westshore Rebels 45
VI Raiders 22

For the first time in their franchise history the Rebels beat the Raiders and it was the offence that was outstanding scoring 28 points in the second half.   It was a well balanced attack combining for 669 yards of total offence, 346 yards on the ground and 343 through the air.  Running back Jamel Lyles carried 32 times for 270 yards and a 50 yard touchdown, while quarterback Scott Borden made his first CJFL start and finished with 343 yards and three touchdown passes.

The Rebels defence was equally dominating not allowing a point in the second half.   They forced three turnovers as Shaun Robinson recovered a fumble, made a game high six tackles and had half a sack.

The Raiders offence struggled against the Rebels defence.  Dustin Rodriguez caught a game high six passes for 111 yards,    On the defensive side Gehvan McNally-Hardisty recovered a fumble and returned it 95 yards for a touchdown.

The only other Raiders major was a 65 yard punt return by Josh Paisley.

The Rebels (2-0) will hit the road for the first time on Saturday night and face the Okanagan Sun (2-0) while the Raiders (1-1) will host the Valley Huskers (0-2) on Saturday afternoon.

Okanagan Sun 45
Kamloops Broncos 30

In a game filled with dark clouds, rain and lightning, oddly it was a team called the “Sun” that prevailed.   The visitors gained 375 yards of total offence, gaining 195 through the air and 192 on the ground.  Quarterback Keith Zyla threw his fourth touchdown pass of the season and ran one in as well.  In all the Sun scored five touchdowns on the ground, two of which by Kasey Russell.

Defensively the Sun created three turnovers including Dustin McGee’s first career interception.  Cory McCoy had a pair of sacks.

The Broncos hung tight with the Sun as quarterback Colby Henkel completed 18 passes for 190 yards and threw three touchdowns to three different receivers.   Brody Bernier had a game high 10 receptions for 86 yards and a score.

Defensively the Broncos tallied four turnovers including an acrobatic interception by Shaquille Lawson.

The Sun (2-0) have won 20 straight regular season games and will host the Westshore Rebels (2-0) on Saturday night while the Broncos (0-2) will play in Langley (1-1).

Langley Rams 39
Valley Huskers 0

The Rams defence pitched the first shutout of the CJFL season on Saturday night holding the Huskers to just 114 yards of total offence.  They forced three turnovers, collected two sacks and Nick Westad led the way with a team high four tackles.

Offensively the Rams used 11 different ball carries led by Nathan Lund who took the first play 90 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Stephen Legare recorded 161 yards and threw two touchdown passes to Nick Agnoletto.

The Huskers defence was led by Cody Lawlor who tallied a game high five tackles and intercepted a pass.

The Rams (1-1) will host the Kamloops Broncos (0-2) on Saturday while the Huskers (0-2) will welcome the VI Raiders (1-1).