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The BCFC closed out the regular season this weekend and finalized playoff positioning as the Okanagan Sun, Langley Rams and Vancouver Island Raiders each scored victories.

The weekend began in Nanaimo as the Raiders pounded the Westshore Rebels 48-7 behind 641 yards of total offense.

Three quarterbacks combined to complete 20 of 31 passes for 466 yards and four touchdowns.  Starter Liam O’Brien was 12 of 20 for 284 yards and had a pair of touchdowns, Kurt Parson finished seven of eight for 175 yards and two TDs, while Brody Taylor was one of three for seven yards.

The BCFC leading receiver Marshall Cook hauled in seven balls for 258 yards and three touchdowns. Alex Kurta caught five passes for 99 yards and a touchdown.

On the ground Michael Ritchott carried five times for 128 yards a score.  Nathan Berg and O’Brien also scored rushing touchdowns.

Defensively the Raiders held the Rebels to just 54 yards on the ground and recorded six sacks.  Both Tyler Harvey and Kalen Botel each had a sack and a half.  Dexter Shea and Nigel Henry had one and Ash  Gayat and Travis Novak shared one.

Novak, Nathan Meyers and Josh Paisley each had an interception.

The Raiders (5-5) grab the fourth seed and will travel to face the Okanagan Sun (9-1) in the semi-final on Sunday October 19 at 1:00pm.

The Westshore Rebels finish the regular season losing five in a row.

Frustrated with the ground game, the Rebels looked to have success through the air.  Quarterback Hunter Lake completed 20 of 40 passes for 265 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions.  The lone touchdown pass was to Nick Spindor, while Nathan Leader caught seven passes for 87 yards.

Braeden Swatez led the defense with an interception and a fumble recovery.  Brandon Nelms collected six solo tackles.

The Rebels finish the season 2-8.

Saturday night the Langley Rams nailed down the second seed with a 48-17 victory over the hometown Valley Huskers.

In the win the Rams used 624 yards of total offense, 396 of which was on the ground led by Jordan Traversy and his 14 carries for 154 yards with a touchdown.  Nathan Lund carried five times for 111 yards and a score.

Through the air quarterback Jordan McCarty finished 11 of 20 for 189 yards and three TD passes.  Dan English had a game high six receptions for 139 yards and a score.  Tore Corrado also had a touchdown reception.

Defensively the Rams created three turnovers as Steven Martinez and Ben Sharpe intercepted passes and Cecil Belanger jumped on a fumble.  Denis Olivera collected a team high six solo tackles.

The Rams (7-3) will now prepare to host the Kamloops Broncos (6-4) in the semi-final on Saturday October 18 at McLeod Stadium at 7:00pm.

The Valley Huskers conclude their season collecting 269 yards of total offense.

The passing attack and quarterback Dylan LaPrairie completed 14 of 35 for 173 yards and threw a 21 yard touchdown pass to Cody Vinish.  Tyron Ledingham made five catches for 85 yards.

The ground game gained 118 yards on the Rams, most of which came on one run by Benedict Muhima.  He sprinted 104 yards on three carries, including a 91 yard touchdown run.

Sharif Ali led the defense with a Conference high 10 solo tackles.   Daniel Mills intercepted a pass and Josh Giroux and Dylan Boykowich recovered fumbles.

The Huskers finish the season 1-9.

The Okanagan Sun conclude the weekend with a 38-19 victory over the Kamloops Broncos in a battle of two playoff teams.

The Sun win their eighth straight with a balanced attack.  The run game collected 171 yards, led by Alex Bradley who had eight carries for 55 yards and touchdown.  Dillon Fortune rushed six times and had a score.

Through the air Cam Bedore played the first half and finished three of eight for 63 yards and threw a TD pass.  Josiah Joseph played the second half finished 12 of 15 for 146 yards and had a pair of touchdowns.

Each QB found Thomas Huber for a major as he finished with five catches for 122 yards.    Hunter Verhulst caught a six yard TD pass as well.

The defensive side the Sun created five turnovers, two on downs and three interceptions.   Wes Geisler had two interceptions which led to 10 points, while Ron Mwamba picked off a pass, leading to a touchdown.  Mwamba also had five tackles to lead the club.  Chris Pereira had two sacks and Lucas Machado and Justin Gabriel each had one.

The Sun (9-1) will host the Vancouver Island Raiders (5-5) in a very intriguing semi-final on Sunday October 19 at 1:00pm.

The Kamloops Broncos limb into the post season losing two straight despite a very good game from quarterback Steve Schuweiler who finished 18 of 32 for 211 yards and two touchdowns.  Jesse Neufeld and Jacob Palmarin hauled in those touchdown passes.

Devin Csincsa led the club with five receptions for 69 yards.  Cory Rollings chipped in with three receptions and 41 yards.

The Broncos become the only team this season able to rush for over 100 yards on the Sun “D,” collecting 137.    Schuweiler had 47 yards on five carries, while Jacob Palmarin carried eight times for 38 yards.

Kyle Richardson led the Broncos defense with five stops and the lone interception.  Lucas Hoper had the lone sack and Ryan Fries chipped with four solo tackles.

The Broncos win six games for the first time in their team history.  They will travel to Langley to face the Rams (7-3) in the semi-final on Saturday October 18th at 7:00pm.  Its the second straight post season appearance for the Broncos.