Five Okanagan Sun Win Major Awards

Original photos courtesy of Greystoke Photography

The British Columbia Football Conference (BCFC) have announced their 2014 Major Award winners for the regular season along with the Conference All-Star Returner.  Four Sun players and Head Coach Shane Beatty have been honoured.

Ranji Mattu Memorial Coach of the Year – Shane Beatty with a 9-1 record, becomes the first Sun Head Coach since Pete McCall won in 2011.

Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Michele Vecchio

Outstanding Offensive Back – Alex Bradley – 77 carries, 672 yards*, 8.7 average per carry and 5 touchdowns

Outstanding Defensive Back – Brennan Van Nistelrooy – 19 tackles, 8 assists, 2 sacks, 1 blocked kick, 4 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions

Outstanding Special Teams – Robbie Yochim – 33 punt returns, 685 yards*, 20.8 average per return, 4 touchdowns.  14 kick-off returns, 603 yards, 43.1 average per return* and 2 touchdowns

All-Star Returner:
Robbie Yochim – 33 punt returns, 685 yards*, 20.8 average per return, 4 touchdowns.  14 kick-off returns, 603 yards, 43.1 average per return* and 2 touchdowns

The Sun will host the Langley Rams in the BCFC Cullen Cup title game on Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm at the Apple Bowl.  Ryan will have the play by play starting with the Kick-Off Show at 12:30pm