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A 2026 resolution for each of the seven BC teams
The New Year is here and for most of us it’s a time to reset, refocus and try once again to hang onto our resolutions for the next 12 months. For the 19 CJFL teams, preparation for the 2026 season is well underway as they hope their own New Years resolutions will help them to success by holding the Canadian Bowl trophy over their head in November.
With resolutions fresh on your mind, here is just one for each of the seven teams in the BC Conference.
OKANAGAN SUN
Stay the course
This Sun franchise has appeared in the last two Canadian Bowls, both on the road resulting in heartbreaking losses. They did get a measure of revenge in the CJFL national semi-final game beating the visiting St. Clair Saints, but untimely penalties hurt them tremendously in the national championship in Saskatoon. Head coach Travis Miller and the rest of the coaching staff don’t need to change their schemes and systems much with all their success they have had in recent years. Recruiting will be an important part of the offseason filling holes left by some of the talented graduates, but this Sun team continues to be the team to beat in BC.
WESTSHORE REBELS
Run the ball
Over the past few seasons, the Rebels have been more or less a one-dimensional offensive team throwing the football thanks to some highly skilled and talented quarterbacks, but to have success in the CJFL a team must have a run game. With all the focus on the pass, the top Rebels rusher had only 355 yards in the regular season while the second leading rusher gathered 231. In total, the Rebels as a team rushed for 1073 yards. Balancing their potent passing attack with a solid ground game can get the Rebels back to the national stage.
PRINCE GEORGE KODIAKS
Start strong
The BC Conference schedule hasn’t dropped yet, but regardless the upstart Kodiaks need to start the 2026 season on the right foot to build upon their first ever playoff appearance last season. Things on the offensive side will no doubt be different after the graduation of quarterback Sawyer Thiessen, so whoever is named their starting pivot will need to help set the tone early. Defensively they should be solid with their returning leadership group who can help steal a game or two. They need that strong start to stay in the hunt out of the gate in a Conference that expects to be very competitive this season.
VI RAIDERS
Dominate defence
The Raiders surprised several BC teams last season as they got back to the Canadian Bowl playoffs as the fourth seed. Their defence was fast and fierce last year forcing 32 turnovers and featured players in the secondary that had a knack for the football as they combined for 13 interceptions. The speed off the line caught the opposition on their heels as All-Canadian Tani Wisdom collected 11 sacks and will be hungry for more in 2026 as he’s set to return. Both Stirling Henry and BC All-Star Max Shippam were major factors on the defence and will return giving the Raiders a veteran laced group that have learned what it takes to win. They will be a tough group to move the football against this season.
VALLEY HUSKERS
Improve defence
The Huskers took a slight step backwards in 2025, something head coach Bob Reist will no doubt rectify here in the new year. Their defence allowed the third most points on average in the Conference, something that fans haven’t seen from the Huskers in several seasons. They lose the heart and sole of their defence after the graduation of Andy Ofosuhene who will be hard to replace but look for the Huskers to fill his cleats by committee rather than replacing his 47 solo tackles with one player. They will have some holes to fill, but many around the CJFL expect the Huskers to be a lot better defensively in 2026.
LANGLEY RAMS
Resurgence
For the first time since 1988 the Langley Rams didn’t appear in the Canadian Bowl playoffs in 2025, and they immediately took action hiring Jesse Maddox as their new head coach. He is currently the head coach of Team Canada’s Senior Men’s team that is making waves on the international stage and will bring a wealth of CJFL knowledge to the Rams along with the talented players that want to play for him. Look for the Rams to be vastly different in 2026 and will no doubt be in the conversation when talking about favourites to win the BC Conference.
KAMLOOPS BRONCOS
Find offence
The 2025 season was not a very impressive one for the Broncos particularly on the offensive side averaging just six points per game as they finished without a win. Many thought the addition of former Regina Thunder quarterback Carter Moberg could ignite their club, but he found it difficult to get the ball down the field and in the hands of their playmakers like receiver Colton Meikle. He made 26 receptions for 240 yards, often facing the opponent’s top defensive back or double coverage. The Broncos will need to find the personnel that can make an immediate impact at Hillside Stadium in 2026 as this team is desperate to play at a competitive level along with getting back to the Canadian Bowl playoffs.
The Prince George Kodiaks make the CJFL playoffs
A major storyline in the CJFL in 2025 was the play and improvement of the Prince George Kodiaks in the BC Conference, qualifying for the Canadian Bowl playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Coming into their fourth season in the CJFL the Kodiaks and head coach Jamie Boreham felt they had momentum and could make an impact on the field. They had several returning players including quarterback Sawyer Thiessen who was an important piece of the Kodiaks offence following an impressive 2024 season.
Thiessen worked well with his group of receivers in his first campaign finishing with 1662 yards and 10 touchdowns. He along with Andrew Brown, Kayle Cowley and Myron Brown all decided to return in 2025 knowing they could make a push.
With the offensive pieces in place the Kodiaks needed to make sure some of the key cogs on defence were also coming back. They confirmed their anchors in linebacker Caiden Crow, along with defensive linemen JJ Aboagye and Jason Kragt, then built their defence around those leaders.
In 2025 they didn’t start their season as they wanted, dropping two of their first three games. However, in Week 4 they recorded their first win over the Langley Rams at home which ignited their squad following a convincing 33-13 victory. From there they rattled off two more wins in their next two games and suddenly had set a new franchise record for wins in a single season with their fourth on August 30th on the road in Nanaimo.
They stumbled in their final four games recording one victory and finishing in a tie in that span, but it was enough to clinch the third seed in the Conference and more importantly their first ever playoff game.
As the third seed they found themselves on the road, traveling to Westshore in the Canadian Bowl playoffs for their first postseason game. They played the Rebels very tough and were tied 14-14 at the half before the Rebels found an extra gear in the third quarter. Despite being down by two-scores heading into the final frame, the Kodiaks showed great character scoring 14 points in the final window, but it wasn’t enough in a 45-28 setback.
The experience of making the playoffs in a highly competitive BC Conference is invaluable for the players set to return in 2026.
Following the season Boreham was named the Conference and CJFL Coach of the Year after finishing 5-4-1 and guiding his club to the franchise’s first playoff game. “2025 was a big year for the Kodiaks, coming off a great off-season training program and stabilizing the culture that we have been developing over the last few years,” says Boreham. “This past year was a great test to see how far we've come. Although we did not accomplish the ultimate goal of being National Champions, making the playoffs and being ranked in the Top 10 in the country were benchmarks we wanted to achieve. This season was exciting for our community, and a sign of the commitment and dedication of our players and coaches.”
On the offensive side the Kodiaks averaged the third highest scoring in the BC Conference at 28.6 points a game. Thiessen finished with 1694 passing yards and 15 touchdowns completing 56.6% of his passes, spreading the ball around to several different receivers. When a drive stalled kicker Brady Harper was there to tally 68 points, fourth most in the Conference.
Defensively Crow led British Columbia with 49 solo tackles and was named a CJFL Second Team-All Canadian.
“In 2025 we took a major step forward—on the field, in the community, and by earning our first playoff berth,” says team President Craig Briere. “This season proved what the Kodiaks can become, and we’re committed to building on that momentum for an even stronger future.”
Following their success this past year, the 2026 campaign will have even higher expectations despite graduating 13 players who leave behind big cleats to fill. The Kodiaks have been busy recruiting players since the season came to an end and are determined to get back to the postseason once again next fall.
The best of the best from the 2025 season
The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) is proud to announce their Outstanding Player Award winners for the 2025 season. The awards were handed out Saturday night at the Celebration of Excellence in Saskatoon, SK
The award winners are:
Gordon Currie 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.
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Running Back Sam Mustapha – Sault Ste. Marie Cougars – he won the Ontario Conference rushing title with 854 yards on 76 carries and scored eight touchdowns.
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Linebacker Chris Mattiello – Edmonton Huskies – in his rookie campaign he tallied 26 tackles, assisted on nine others, had a sack, a forced fumble, recovered three other fumbles and returned his lone interception 28 yards for a touchdown.
Special Teams Player of the Year
Place Kicker Liam Attwood – Okanagan Sun - with 13 field goals he set a new CJFL record for made field goals in a career with 76, knocked through his personal longest kick of 51-yards and accounted for 109 points this season.
Larry Wruck Outstanding Defensive Player
Defensive Lineman Jaylin Burnett – St. Clair Saints - he had a Ontario Conference high 11 sacks to complement his 28 tackles, 18 assisted stops, forced a fumble, recovered three fumbles, one for a touchdown and made 17.5 tackles for a loss.
Peter Dalla Riva Outstanding Offensive Player
Quarterback Matthew Guenette – St. Clair Saints– he set a new CJFL record for completing 75.9% of his passes for an Ontario Conference high 2299 yards and set a new Conference record with 35 touchdowns for a quarterback efficiency of 163.5%.
CJFL Past Commissioners Award
Saboor Zeeshan – Calgary Colts
Rick Smoke Community Involvement Award
Hamilton Hurricanes (third consecutive season)
The 117th Canadian Bowl will kick-off Sunday November 9, at 1:00pm at SMF Field in Saskatoon, SK.
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- By CJFL Media 11/06/2025, 10:45am PST
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