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The CJFL opens the 2024 campaign on Saturday with three games set to kick-off in the BC Conference. Check out the head-to-head.

VI Raiders @ Prince George Kodiaks – Saturday July 20, 6:00pm

This is the first official kick-off of the 2024 season as the Kodiaks host the Raiders!

Players to Watch: 

Raiders – WR Paul Romanoff – if the Raiders have time to throw the ball and find Paul Romanoff, good things will happen.  Now entering his fourth season the Raiders are looking to him to help lead their offensive push.  Last year he finished with 21 receptions for 395 yards and had four touchdowns. 

Kodiaks – DL Jason Kragt – the third-year defensive line will be asked to lead this Kodiaks defence this year that has higher expectations now in their third season of existence.  He has shown he is a defensive workhorse coming off a 2023 campaign of 18 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, half a sack, and three knockdowns.

Head-to-Head in 2023

Records: Raiders 0-10 – Kodiaks 2-8
Avg Points For: Raiders 13.2 – Kodiaks 12.6
Avg Points Allowed: Raiders 58.7 – Kodiaks 42.1

Saturday August 26, 2023 – Kodiaks win 17-15 at VI Raiders

Westshore Rebels @ Kamloops Broncos – Saturday July 20, 7:00pm

Players to Watch:

Rebels – LB Bryce Reuther – Coming off a Cullen Cup title and hosting the Canadian Bowl Reuther is looking for more in 2024.  Last season he made 11 tackles, had three sacks and a pair of interceptions.

Broncos – WR Colton Meikle – he is one of the most dangerous weapons on the Broncos and will no doubt play a major role again this season trying to lead his club back to the playoffs.  A year ago, he had 39 receptions for 598 yards and seven touchdowns. 

Head-to-Head in 2023

Records: Rebels 10-0 – Broncos 2-8
Avg Points For: Rebels 58.3 – Broncos 11.5
Avg Points Allowed: Rebels 11.2 – Broncos 39.4 

Saturday August 5, 2023 – Rebels win 70-10 at Westshore

Saturday September 23, 2023 – Rebels win 46-6 at Kamloops

Langley Rams @ Okanagan Sun – Saturday July 20, 7:00pm 

Players to Watch:

Rams – WR Isaiah Edwards – he will need to be a focal point of the Rams offence this coming season and is extremely dangerous with the ball in his hands.  Last season he caught 36 passes for 550 yards, had a 15.3 yards per catch average and hauled in six touchdowns. 

Sun – LB Jacob Bond – he was a BC Conference All-Star last season and for good reason.  Now entering his fourth campaign he will be looked upon to lead this already talented defence.   Last year he recorded 21 solo tackles, two sacks and one knockdown.  

Head-to-Head in 2023

Records: Rams 5-4 – Sun 8-1
Avg Points For: Rams 33.5 – Sun 53.4
Avg Points Allowed: Rams 20.7 – Sun 14.4

The only meeting scheduled in 2023 was cancelled due to poor air quality during a wildfire season.