VI Raiders @ Westshore Rebels – Saturday October 15, 7:00pm – Westhills Stadium | WATCH HERE

For the first time since 2004 the Rebels will host a playoff game as they host their Island Rival the VI Raiders.  It’s the third playoff meeting, the Raiders winning the first two in Naniamo.   During the regular season they met twice, the Rebels winning 45-22 in Week 2, before they tied at 25 in Week 9.   With the weather expected to be wet, this game will feature a pair of BCFC All-Star running backs.

Head to Head (Regular Season)

Record: Raiders 5-4-1, Rebels 8-1-1
Points For: Raiders 256 – Rebels 371*
Points Against: Raiders 244 – Rebels 268

Passing Leaders: Jacob Laberge – 118 of 211 for 1749 yards, 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (Raiders) – Ashton MacKinnon – 65 of 122 for 1218 yards, 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (Rebels)

Rushing Leaders: Nathan Berg – 170 carries for 930 yards and 9 touchdowns (Raiders) – Jamel Lyles – 187 carries* for 1604 yards* and 15 touchdowns* (Rebels)

Receiving Leaders: Dustin Rodriguez – 51 receptions* for 941 yards* and 4 touchdowns (Raiders) – Nathaniel Pinto – 20 receptions for 610 yards and 7 touchdowns* (Rebels)

Field Goals: James Parker – 19 for 28, 67% (Raiders) – Kyle Clarke – 7 of 7, 100% (Rebels)

Leading Tacklers:  Dexter Shea – 38 tackles* (Raiders) – Brody Uddenberg – 34 tackles (Rebels)

Turnovers: Raiders – 16 interceptions, 8 fumbles lost, 6 turnover on downs (+11*) – Rebels – 9 interceptions, 15 fumbles lost, 5 turnover on downs (+4)

*Led the Conference

Calgary Colts @ Edmonton Huskies – Saturday October 15, 7:00pm – Clarke Field | WATCH HERE

This is a potential playoff preview.  If the Colts win they will clinch first place in the PFC for the first time since 2012 and will meet the Huskies or Regina Thunder in the Prairie Conference Semi-Final.  If the Huskies win they will clinch third place and could face the Colts again in the opening round.

Head to Head

Record: Colts 7-1, Huskies 5-3
Points For: Colts 295 – Huskies 279
Points Against: Colts 111* - Huskies 175

Passing Leaders: Bailey Wasdal – 106 of 168 for 1401 yards, 8 touchdowns and 5 interceptions (Colts) – Brad Launhardt – 157* of 268* for 1932 yards*, 13 touchdowns and 9 interceptions (Huskies)

Rushing Leaders: Dylan Minshull – 96 carries for 769 yards and 8 touchdowns (Colts) - Brad Launhardt – 66 carries for 553 yards and 4 touchdowns (Huskies)

Receiving Leaders: Dylan Schrot – 35 receptions for 572 yards and 2 touchdowns (Colts) – Darian Grymaloski – 23 receptions for 407 yards and 2 touchdowns (Huskies)

Field Goals: Stephen Fabian – 14* of 23*, 60% (Colts) – Cole Sabourin – 9 of 12, 75% (Huskies)

Leading Tacklers: Colten Burr – 35 tackles (Colts) – Jassen Brown – 39 tackles (Huskies)

Turnovers:  Colts – 9 interceptions, 4 fumbles lost, 2 turnover on downs (+23*) – Huskies 0 8 interceptions, 9 fumbles lost , 4 turnover on downs (+6)

*Leads Conference

Langley Rams @ Okanagan Sun – Sunday October 16, 1:00pm – Apple Bowl |WATCH/LISTEN HERE

They meet for the 17th in playoff history and ninth time in a BC Conference Semi-Final.  The Sun have won six of the previous eight matches, but the Rams have won the last two semis in Kelowna.  Just weeks ago the Sun smashed the Rams 44-24 on the natural grass of the Apple Bowl.

Head to Head (Regular Season)

Record: Rams 6-4, Sun 7-3
Points For: Rams 323 – Sun 288
Points Against: Rams 203 – Sun 219

Passing Leaders: Colby Peters – 40 of 74 for 691 yards, 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions (Rams) – Foster Martens – 97 of 155 for 1375 yards, 7 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (Sun)

Rushing Leaders: Joe Carter – 80 carries for 527 yards (Rams) – Brendan Hansen – 101 carries for 518 yards and 1 touchdown (Sun)

Receiving Leaders: Khalik Johnson – 43 receptions for 711 yards and 4 touchdowns (Rams) – Lliam Wishart – 39 receptions for 548 yards and 5 touchdowns (Sun)

Field Goals: Tiernan Docherty – 24* of 31*, 77% (Rams) – Kealey Heintz – 11 of 19, 57% (Sun)

Leading Tacklers: Brendan Desjardine – 25 tackles (Rams) – Eli Haynes – 31 tackles (Sun)

Turnovers: Rams – 17 interceptions, 8 fumbles lost, 8 turnover on downs (-6) – Sun – 9 interceptions, 11 fumbles lost, 14 turnover on downs (+2)

*Led the Conference

Saskatoon Hilltops @ Winnipeg Rifles – Sunday October 16, 1:00pm – Charlie Krupp Stadium | WATCH HERE | LISTEN HERE (Hilltops broadcast)

They opened the season against each other, and they close the season against each other.  The Hilltops still have an opportunity to finish first in the PFC if they win and the Colts lose.  The Rifles meanwhile will miss the playoffs and players will be playing for a roster spot next season.

Head to Head

Record: Hilltops 7-1, Rifles 2-6
Points For: Hilltops 300* - Rifles 164
Points Against: Hilltops 140 – Rifles 330

Passing Leaders: Jared Andreychuk – 115 of 194 for 1887 yards, 20 touchdowns* and 7 interceptions (Hilltops) – Jonathan Remple – 29 of 54 for 280 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception (Rifles)

Rushing Leaders: Logan Fischer – 98 carries for 574 yards and 6 touchdowns (Hilltops) – Micheal Ritchott – 98 carries for 795 yards and 4 touchdowns (Rifles)

Receiving Leaders:  Jason Price – 24 receptions for 629 yards* and 6 touchdowns (Hilltops) – Brendan Naujoks – 23 receptions for 356 yards and 3 touchdowns (Rifles)

Field Goals: James Vause – 10 of 15, 66% (Hilltops) – Ian Lee – 6 of 8, 75% (Rifles)

Leading Tacklers: Cameron Schnitzler – 36 tackles (Hilltops) – Nathan Dickson – 31 tackles (Rifles)

Turnovers: Hilltops – 8 interceptions, 9 fumbles lost, 4 turnover on downs (+10) – Rifles – 11 interceptions, 11 fumbles lost, 17 turnover on downs (-22*)

*Leads Conference

Regina Thunder @ Edmonton Wildcats – Sunday October 16, 1:00pm – Clarke Field | WATCH HERE

With a win the Thunder can clinch third place heading into the post season and will play at either Saskatoon or Calgary next weekend.  The Wildcats have lost 15 straight dating back to last year and will look to end the season on a positive note.

Head to Head

Record: Thunder 4-4, Wildcats 0-8
Points For: Thunder 219 – Wildcats 123
Points Against: Thunder 165 – Wildcats 368*

Passing Leaders: Sawyer Buettner 153 of 230 for 1912 yards, 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions (Thunder) – Colton Hippe – 79 of 160 for 1079 yards, 4 touchdowns and 9 interceptions (Wildcats)

Rushing Leaders: Victor St. Pierre-Laviolette – 115 carries* for 865 yards* and 7 touchdowns (Thunder - Bray Josue – 43 carries for 150 yards and 1 touchdown (Wildcats)

Receiving Leaders: Kristiane Desautels – 29 receptions for 507 yards and 3 touchdowns (Thunder) – Luther Hakunavanhu – 23 receptions for 444 yards and 3 touchdowns (Wildcats)

Field Goals: James Reid – 6 of 8, 75% (Thunder) – James Barnsley – 5 of 12, 41% (Wildcats)

Leading Tacklers: Paul Toth – 30 tackles (Thunder) – Jeremy Fagnan – 49 tackles* (Wildcats)

Turnovers: Thunder – 13 interceptions, 6 fumbles lost, 3 turnover on downs (-6) – Wildcats – 12 interceptions, 9 fumbles lost, 9 turnover on downs (-10)

*Lead Conference