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The Canadian Junior Football League in conjunction with the BC Conference are proud to announce their Most Outstanding Players for 2021.
Ranji Mattu Memorial Coach of the Year – Travis Miller – Okanagan Sun – he led his club to their first undefeated season since 2015 in his first year as the team’s head coach
Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Isaiah Letander – Valley Huskers
Outstanding Offensive Back – Te Jessie – Westshore Rebels – 169* or 305 for 2864 yards* and 28 touchdowns*
Outstanding Receiver – Kieran Poissant – Westshore Rebels – 44 receptions*, 811 yards, 10 touchdowns,* and averaged 18.4 yards each catch
Outstanding Defensive Lineman – Kelon Thomas – Okanagan Sun – 11.5 sacks,* 19.5 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 blocked kick
Outstanding Linebacker – Jaiden Claassen – Valley Huskers – 43 tackles,* 10 assisted stops, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception
Outstanding Defensive Back – Keegan Curtis – Kamloops Broncos – 28 tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 9 interceptions*
Outstanding Special Teams Player – Mike O’Shea – Okanagan Sun (second consecutive year) – 44 punt returns for 649 yards, 3 touchdowns, 14 kick-off returns for 362 yards
Outstanding Return Specialist - Mike O’Shea – Okanagan Sun (second consecutive year) - 44 punt returns for 649 yards, 3 touchdowns, 14 kick-off returns for 362 yards
Outstanding Offensive Rookie of the Year – Zion Brown – Westshore Rebels – averaged 18.1 yards a catch, 21 receptions for 381 yards and 1 touchdown
Outstanding Defensive Rookie of the Year – Keegan Curtis – Kamloops Broncos - 28 tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 9 interceptions*
Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year – Jaiden Claassen – Valley Huskers – 43 tackles,* 10 assisted stops, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception
Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year – Te Jessie – Westshore Rebels - 169* or 305 for 2864 yards* and 28 touchdowns,* completed 55.4% of his passes and averaged 9.4 yards a completion
*Led Conference
The BC Conference opens the Canadian Bowl playoffs on Saturday. The top ranked Okanagan Sun welcome the #4 seeded Langley Rams, before the #2 Westshore Rebels host the #3 Valley Huskers on Sunday afternoon.