BCFC week 3 in review (CJFL)

After week three in the BCFC only one team remains undefeated. The Okanagan Sun collected their biggest win in the last number of years, beating the two-time defending champion Vancouver Island Raiders 27-19. The loss snapped their 25 game winning streak, which was started after a loss to the Sun in August 2008; nine days shy of exactly two years.

The 3-0 Sun were led by their quarterback Bobby Davis who was under pressure all night, but somehow was able to throw 15 of 25 for 302 yards and two touchdowns. Davis used his feet to give his receivers an opportunity to get open against the Raiders defence and buy more time. He would officially rush five times for 40 yards, but it was his ability to scramble that was most impressive.
2008 All-Canadian receiver Matt Scheurwater had a big night catching seven balls for 124 yards and a touchdown, while Mark Hester came off the bench for three catches and 56 yards. The other touchdown reception was made by Tore Tarcon on a nifty flip by Davis who was being hauled down, that went for 42 yards. Tarcon also led the Sun in rushing with 14 carries for 51 yards and had a touchdown, while Daniel Xavier had two runs for five yards.
On special teams, Steve Shott was 2-3, hitting from 38 and 43 yards out. Tynan Pearce blocked a punt. The Sun defence, bent but didn’t break towards the end of the game as the Raiders
were threatening but couldn’t find the end zone. They would force seven turnovers, two interceptions, one fumble and four on downs. Wyatt Smith and Mitch Wolsey came up with picks, while DarcyWhittaker jumped on a fumble. The defence also batted down seven balls.
The 2-1 Vancouver Island Raiders found themselves on the losing end of a football game for the first time in 25 games,which included two national championships, one national semi final, two BCFC Cullen Cups and four BCFC semi finals.
Quarterback Jordan Yantz went to the air 52 times and finished 29 of 52 for 365 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. His 29 completions set a new BCFC record and his 52 attempts is now third most in a BCFC game. His favourite target was Michael Schaper who had 10 catches for 137 yards and scored one touchdown. His 10 receptions set a new Raiders team record. Andrew Smith caught nine balls for 113 yards and a touchdown while Whitman Tomusiak had eight catches for 91 yards.
Without Andrew Harris and a couple of key offensive lineman the Raiders were held to just 56 yards on the ground. The reining BCFC Offensive Player of the Week Jordan Botel carried six times for 44 yards, while Yantz rumbled for 11 yards on two carries.
The Raiders “D” forced four turnovers on Saturday night as Prashant Chaube, Nick Woznesensky and Quinton Clarke picked up fumbles. Ranji Atwall had another outstanding game making four tackles, forced a fumble and recorded an interception. Walker Morrison led the Raiders with five tackles. Woznesensky and Teddy Ash both tallied 1.5 sacks each.
This coming Saturday the Raiders will look to start a new streak as they host the Sun at Caledonia Park in the second half of the home and home.

For the first time this season the Victoria Rebels fell short on the scoreboard and the South Surrey Rams didn’t. The 1-2 Rams played in their third straight road game to open the season and recorded a 35-17 win. Despite being outgained 431-246 the Rams had five different players score touchdowns. Quarterbacks Jon Ellingson and Nathaniel White each threw for a major, as Ellingson connected 65 yards with Zach Middleton and White hit Matt Chapdelaine for a 91 yard score. On the ground, the Rams were led by Sean O’Neill who carried eight times for 51 yards and Jake Glass rumbled three times for 22 yards and a touchdown.
The reining CJFL Return Specialist of the Year, Nick Downey recorded his first touchdown of the season with a 86 yard return. He would finish with seven punt returns for 171 yards and tallied a kick-off return of 34 yards. The Rams defence forced three interceptions, two by Belah Small, who returned one for a touchdown. Satbir Jawandha had the other pick, while Andrew Doherty recovered a fumble. The Rams would also knock down seven passes and Grant Fitzpatrick and Brian Nevins each had a sack. Small would lead the team with five tackles.
The 2-1 Victoria Rebels gained 431 yards on Saturday in front of the home crowd but it wasn’t enough. Rookie quarterback Nick Cobb was 11 of 34 for 189 yards, but threw three interceptions. Kyle Pich made four catches for 100 yards while Cat Todorovich had one grab for 42 yards.
The Rebel offense did most of their damage on the ground and in the fourth quarter as Sam Adu carried 18 times for 194 yards and had two touchdowns, both in the final 15 minutes.
The only other score for the Rebels was a 39 yard field goal from Quinn Van Gylswyk.
On defence, the Rebels played a solid game as they forced three interceptions from Sean Bissonnette, Zack Sindulescu and Antonio White. Colton Farago led the team with seven
tackles.
The Rams will finally have their home opener this Saturday as they host the Rebels in the second half of the home and home.

In Chilliwack, the Kamloops Broncos tasted victory for the first time this season after a 26-13 win. The 1-2 Broncos changed things up at the quarterback position and gave Dave Boulton his first start of the year. He would finish only 8 of 18 for 122 yards, but had two touchdown passes. Darcy Macdonald caught three balls for 39 yards and a touchdown, while Adam Nesbitt’s only catch was a 26 yard score.
On the ground the Broncos gave the rock to Tysun Tallman 11 times for 83 yards and Boulton would scamper seven times for 42 yards and a touchdown. For the third straight game the Bronco defence made huge strides allowing just 72 Husker yards on the ground. Tyler
Lee led the league in tackles during week three with 10. Mark Gratton and Shayne Arthurs chipped with five each. Arthurs would also pick off a pass and return it 84 yards to set a new Bronco record for longest interception return. He fell just short of the end zone. Mitch Day also recorded an interception.
The 0-3 Chilliwack Huskers also made some strides in week three despite falling short on the scoreboard. Quarterback Clayton Kroeker was 17 of 32 for 235 yards and two touchdowns, but was picked off twice. Adam Leggott made nine catches for 127 yards and a touchdown, while the only pass Mike Matchett would catch was for a one yard touchdown. Teague Funk had three catches for 43 yards. On the ground, the Huskers were held in check by the Broncos, as Austin Kappell carried 15 times for 45 yards.
The Huskers’ defence was lead by Sam Looysen would made seven tackles, while Kris Campbell, Dan Harder and Jason Bates each had four. The lone Huskers takeaway was a fumble recovery by Curtis Schindel. This Saturday the Broncos will look to even their record at two as they host the Huskers at Hillside Stadium who will look for a little payback.

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Team Record Home Away PF PA Pts
Okanagan Sun 3-0 2-0 1-0 81 32 6
Vancouver Island Raiders 2-1 2-0 0-1 110 43 4
Victoria Rebels 2-1 1-1 1-0 95 69 4
Kamloops Broncos 1-2 0-1 1-1 43 60 2
South Surrey Rams 1-2 0-0 1-2 51 84 2
Chilliwack Huskers 0-3 0-2 0-1 43 135 0
Week in Review – Week 3
Ryan Watters – 8/9/2010