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The Canadian Junior Football League in conjunction with the BC Conference are proud to announce their Most Outstanding Players for 2023.
Ranji Mattu Memorial Coach of the Year – Dexter Janke – Westshore Rebels – he led his club to their first undefeated season in franchise history. They have homefield advantage throughout the CJFL Canadian Bowl Playoffs
Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Isaiah Letander – Valley Huskers (second consecutive year)
Outstanding Offensive Back – Te Jessie – Westshore Rebels (second consecutive year) – 150 of 212 for 2453 yards, 41 touchdowns. He completed 70.8% of his passes, the second-best percentage in CJFL history.
Outstanding Receiver – Kieran Poissant – Westshore Rebels (second consecutive year) – 54 receptions, 849 yards and 13 touchdowns
Outstanding Defensive Lineman – Cam Michaud – Okanagan Sun – 9 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 blocked kick, 4 assisted tackles
Outstanding Linebacker – Demar Hohnstein – Westshore Rebels – 56 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles, 4.5 sacks, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles
Outstanding Defensive Back – Michael Jourdan – Okanagan Sun – 21 tackles, 8 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 assisted tackle
Outstanding Special Teams Player – KR Cairo Berry – Westshore Rebels – 37 kick returns, for 415 yards averaging 11.5 yards a return and 2 touchdowns
Outstanding Return Specialist – KR Cairo Berry – Westshore Rebels – 37 kick returns, for 415 yards averaging 11.5 yards a return and 2 touchdowns
Outstanding Offensive Rookie of the Year – OL Caleb Cunningham – Okanagan Sun
Outstanding Defensive Rookie of the Year – DB Raiden Mastin – Valley Huskers – 6 tackles, 1 sack, 2 blocked kicks, 1 fumble recover, 1 forced fumble
Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year – LB Demar Hohnstein – Westshore Rebels – 56 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles, 4.5 sacks, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles
Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year – QB Te Jessie – Westshore Rebels (second consecutive year) - 150 of 212 for 2453 yards, 41 touchdowns. He completed 70.8% of his passes, the second-best percentage in CJFL history.
The BC Conference opens the Canadian Bowl playoffs on Saturday. The top ranked Westshore Rebels welcome the #4 seeded Langley Rams, and the defending Canadian Bowl champion and second seeded Okanagan Sun host the #3 Valley Huskers.