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It is with a heavy heart that the Westshore Rebels and CJFL announce the passing of General Manager, Roger Wade. The CJFL extends our deepest condolences to his family—his wife Gina, and his children Danica, Stephen, and Gianna—as well as his friends and everyone in the football community during this difficult time.

Roger was a larger-than-life personality and was incredibly passionate of junior football in Westshore. His dedication and volunteer time was unparalleled at the team, conference and league level. Whether it was football or work in his community, Roger did everything to the fullest and will be greatly missed.

“I’ve known Roger for some time and always appreciated his friendship and passion for our game,” said CJFL Commissioner Jim Pankovich. “He saw the value of participating in a team sport such as football and would do what he could to support the athletes during their playing years and following their on-field time. His friendship and passion will be missed.”

The Rebels will host the Prince George Kodiaks this weekend and will no doubt pay tribute to Roger.

CJFL Players of the Week

By Ryan Watters 07/24/2024, 11:00am PDT

The best from Week 1 of the season

The CJFL in conjunction with the BC Conference is pleased to announce the Week 1 Football Canada Players of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week
QB Ethan Pickard – Westshore Rebels

The Rebels needed a big game offensively to show the rest of the Conference they are fully prepared to defend their Cullen Cup title and they got it. Quarterback Ethan Pickard was outstanding as the new starter completing 16 passes for 358 yards and he threw five touchdowns. Perhaps most importantly he ran a very balanced passing attack finding eight different receivers with five of them hauling in a touchdown strike.

Defensive Player of the Week
LB Jacob Bond – Okanagan Sun

With the game winding down the Okanagan Sun defence needed to stand tall, and linebacker Jacob Bond made sure they did securing their first win of the season. He was an important piece of the Sun defence all night long making five solo tackles, assisting on another and recovered a fumble. He is the emotional leader of that Sun defence and he seemingly willed his team to a victory.

Special Teams Player of the Week
PK Brady Harper – Prince George Kodiaks

For the first time in their franchise history the Kodiaks have a winning record and kicker Brady Harper’s foot is all over the scoresheet. He booted two field goals and three converts to account for nine of the Kodiaks 39 points scored on Saturday. After each score Harper would also manage the kick-offs and averaged 32.6 net yards with each one.

New Slinger in Westshore

By Ryan Watters 07/22/2024, 9:00pm PDT

Ethan Pickard is the new quarterback for the BC champs

Photo courtesy of AllSportMedia.ca

Any questions around the Westshore Rebels and their offence here in 2024 were quickly answered in the first quarter of their Week 1 game.

Following last season, the Rebels lost record setting quarterback Te Jessie, two All-Canadian receivers and an All-Canadian running back, putting a serious dent in their offensive production. Questions in the offseason centered around their scoring and if they would be able to move the chains.

The Rebels had plenty to say about that last weekend as they scored 20 points in the opening frame and then cruised to a 43-27 road win at Kamloops. Their offence tallied 514 total yards and they were led by their new starting quarterback Ethan Pickard. Now in his third season with the Rebels, he’s certainly no stranger to the CJFL. He struck for five touchdowns on the weekend on 16 completions and threw for 358 yards.

He sits down and talks with Ryan Watters about taking over for a departed All-Canadian, record setting quarterback and his own performance this past weekend.