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Jesse Maddox is the new head coach in Langley
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The Langley Rams organization is proud to announce the appointment of Jesse Maddox to a multiyear contract as their new Head Coach & General Manager.
He brings experience from the CFL, CIS, CJFL, CMFL, and NCAA. Maddox, a London, Ontario native, has a rich and diverse coaching background, with multiple levels of experience across Canada including roles as Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator and Recruiting. Recent coaching experience in the CJFL with the Okanagan Sun and London Beefeaters, CMFL/AFL Men’s Semi-Pro with the Fort McMurray Monarchs and Lloydminster Vandals, within USports at Western University as a recruiter, CFL scouting stints, and multiple CFL guest coaching opportunities which includes time at IMG academy in Florida, free agent camps, and Mini camps.
Maddox’s depth of experience extends into the American game as well, playing High School football in North Carolina, winning a High School 4A State Championships, and a brief NCAA stint, while he resided in the United States.
He also has been working with Prep Schools and JUCO programs for recruiting purposes. Jesse currently serves as Head Coach and General Manager of the Canadian Senior Men’s National Tackle Football team where they’ve just recently completed games in Italy and Germany. The squad heads to Mexico City in early December to take on team Mexico, as part of the Gridiron Nations Championship.
“We are excited to have coach Maddox signed and ready to lead the Langley Rams into the future. What I know about Jesse is that he is a true leader both on and off the field and a relentless recruiter with deep connections across North America and around the globe. The Langley Rams have a rich history of being a winning program, and it’s important that we get back on track, competing for a National Championship. We believe coach Maddox is the person to lead this program back to where it belongs,“ says Dana Matheson, Langley Rams president.
“The Langley Rams are a proud organization with a storied history in the CJFL, and I’m excited to lead this program. I’m looking forward to getting things going and connecting with players," says Maddox.
Team Canada captured the Gridiron Nations title
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Former Westshore Rebels running back Jamel Lyles was named the championship tournament Most Valuable Player as he led the Team Canada Senior Men’s team to a gold medal on the world stage.
The Canadians recently beat Team Germany in the inaugural Gridiron Nations Championship in Wattenscheid Germany 25-10 behind a terrific ground attack from Lyles. He rushed 12 times for 78 yards and had a pair of touchdowns including Canada’s first score in the championship game. Down by a major early in the contest Lyles scored on an 11-yard run late in the second quarter to cut the Germans lead to one heading into halftime.
In the second half, the Canadians dominated with Lyles putting the exclamation point on the game with a 30-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter which iced the game.
When the Team Canada roster was named back in February it featured 11 former CJFL players and former CJFL coach Jesse Maddox at the helm. Six of those 11 players ended up in the box score for the gold medal championship including Lyles who finished the contest with 124 yards from scrimmage on 16 touches and the two majors. Receiver Hayden Amis, formally of the London Beefeaters also made a reception for 22 yards while the defensive side featured Kent Hicks (Rebels) and Hakeem Johnson (Beefeaters) each making a tackle, former Calgary Colt Jayden Lawson collected 2.5 tackles and Makana Henry, who played for the Burlington Braves had four others.
It was an impressive finish for Team Canada who outgained the Germans in yards; 346-102 on a chilly, wet night in Germany.
Canada earned their right into the championship game after a thrilling 20-17 semifinal victory over Italy a few days before. Lyles again led the way with 105 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.
This was a history making tournament as the first global competition for tackle football since the 2015 IFAF World Championships…and the gold in 2025 belongs to the red and white!
When the roster was initially announced the following CJFL alumni were named:
• Jamel Lyles – Westshore Rebels
• Hayden Aims – London Beefeaters
• Shawn Charles - Ottawa Sooners and Langley Rams
• Makana Henry – Burlington Braves
• Kent Hicks – Westshore Rebels
• Hakeem Johnson – London Beefeaters
• Ben von Jagow – Ottawa Sooners and London Beefeaters
• Chris Larson – Westshore Rebels
• Jayden Lawson – Calgary Colts
• Jordan Sye – Langley Rams
• Daniel Woloshin – Regina Thunder
The best performances from the 2025 season
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The Canadian Junior Football League in conjunction with the BC Conference are proud to announce their Most Outstanding Players for 2025.
Ranji Mattu Memorial Coach of the Year – Jamie Boreham – Prince George Kodiaks – he led his team to their best regular season record and the franchise’s first playoff berth.
Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Kaiden Kerntopf – Okanagan Sun (second consecutive season)
Outstanding Offensive Back – QB Gavin Session – Westshore Rebels - he led the Conference with 193 completions and 28 touchdowns while completing 68% of his passes for 2802 yards with a quarterback efficiency rating of 119.5%
Outstanding Receiver – Zion Brown – Westshore Rebels - he had a CJFL high 1039 receiving yards on 69 receptions and tied a CJFL record with 18 touchdowns
Outstanding Defensive Lineman – JaQuintis Summers – Okanagan Sun – he tied a team recorded with 13 sacks, collected 17 tackles, 9 assists, and forced a recovered a fumble
Outstanding Linebacker – Andy Ofosuhene – Valley Huskers - he had a Conference high 47 tackles, added 14 assisted stops, 2 sack, 1 interception and 2 knockdowns
Outstanding Defensive Back – Raiden Mastin – Valley Huskers - he tallied three interceptions returning one for a touchdown, two sacks, 38 tackles, five assisted stops, five knockdowns and forced a fumble
Outstanding Special Teams Player – PK Liam Attwood – Okanagan Sun - with 13 field goals he set a new CJFL record for made field goals in a career, knocked through his personal longest kick of 51-yards and accounted for 109 points this season
Outstanding Return Specialist – KR Jordayne Falconer – Okanagan Sun – he was dynamite returning kicks this year collecting 28 returns, averaging 22.4 yards and returned three punts for touchdowns
Outstanding Offensive Rookie of the Year – OL Shawn Basran - Okanagan Sun
Outstanding Defensive Rookie of the Year – LB Cade Handy – Langley Rams – he recorded 37 solo tackles, assisted on 14 others, knocked down two passes and returned his lone interception 47-yards for a touchdown
Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year – DL JaQuintis Summers – Okanagan Sun - he tied a team recorded with 13 sacks, collected 17 tackles, 9 assists, and forced a recovered a fumble
Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year – REC Zion Brown – Westshore Rebels - he had a CJFL high 1039 receiving yards on 69 receptions and tied a CJFL record with 18 touchdowns
The BC Conference Cullen Cup championship game goes this Saturday afternoon in Kelowna when the #1 Okanagan Sun welcome the #2 Westshore Rebels to the Apple Bowl. It’s the fourth straight season they meet in this title game with the winner advancing to host the CJFL National Semi-Final game.
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