The British Columbia Football Conference (BCFC) is pleased to announce their Major Award winners for the 2015 regular season.

The Okanagan Sun claim five Major Awards after finishing 10-0, becoming the first undefeated team since the 2012 VI Raiders (9-0-1).

The BCFC also announces its All-Star Returner for the 2015 regular season.

*Led Conference

BCFC Major Award Winners:

Ranji Mattu Memorial Coach of the Year – Shane Beatty – Okanagan Sun (second consecutive year)

Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Cliff Crews – Okanagan Sun

Outstanding Offensive Back – Jacob Palmarin – Kamloops Broncos – 121 carries* for 1,089 yards,* averaging nine yards a carry and 13 touchdowns*

Outstanding Receiver – Derek Yachison – Kamloops Broncos (second consecutive year) – 73 receptions,* 1,026 yards, 14.1 average per catch and 14 touchdowns*

Outstanding Defensive Lineman – Jonas Gering – Okanagan Sun – 16 tackles, 3 assists, 13 sacks, 4 knockdowns, 2 forced fumbles

Outstanding Defensive Linebacker – Dexter Shea – Vancouver Island Raiders – 38 tackles, 9 assists, 2 sacks, 2 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries

Outstanding Defensive Back – Brennan Van Nistelrooy – Okanagan Sun (second consecutive year) – 19 tackles, 4 assists, 2 blocked kicks, 2 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery, 6 interceptions*

Outstanding Special Teams – Brennan Van Nistelrooy – Okanagan Sun – 47 punts, 1,587 net yards, 33.8 net average, 4 singles*

All-Star Returner - John Beckerleg – Langley Rams (second consecutive year) –14 kick-off returns, 456 yards*, 32.6 average per return*, 1 missed field goal return, 60 yards

Rookie of the Year – Cole Virtanen – Defensive Back – VI Raiders – 31 tackles, 8 assists, 6 knockdowns,1 fumble recovery, 5 interceptions, 1 for a touchdown

Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year – Brennan Van Nistelrooy – Defensive Back – Okanagan Sun – 18 tackles, 4 assists, 2 blocked kicks, 2 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery, 6 interceptions*

Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year – Derek Yachison – Receiver – Kamloops Broncos – 73 receptions,* 1,026 yards, 14.1 average per catch and 14 touchdowns*

On Saturday the BCFC playoffs open as the VI Raiders (2) host the Langley Rams (3) at 1:00pm.   Then on Sunday the Okanagan Sun (1) welcome the Kamloops Broncos (4) at 1:00pm.

Van Nistelrooy photo courtesy of Greystoke Photography