“A Canadian Tradition since 1890”
TOTAL THURSDAY – July 19, 2007
The Vancouver Island Raiders opened defense of their 2006 Canadian Bowl victory against the Okanagan Sun. The Raiders defeated the perennial powerhouse 28-5. Leading the way for the Raiders was Andrew Harris with 175 rushing yards and a pair of TD’s.
The Vancouver Trojans scored a 37-0 victory over the first year Kamloops Broncos. Kim Goff caught 3 passes for 113 yards and a TD.
The South Surrey Rams spoiled the Chilliwack Huskers home opener with a 32-1 victory. Sean Whyte kicked for 14 points on 4 field goals and 2 converts, as well as a 50 yard punting average.
The British Columbia Football Conference will once again be the only conference playing with three games on Saturday. The Ontario Football Conference and the Prairie Football Conference open the 2007 season the August 11/12 weekend.
The Victoria Rebels get into action as they travel to Kamloops for a 7:00 pm start against the Broncos at Hillside Stadium. At 3:00 pm the Raiders will host the South Surrey Rams at Caledonia Park. The Chilliwack Huskers will host the Vancouver Trojans at Exhibition Stadium at 7:00 pm.
Complete statistics, schedules and CJFL Players of the Week are available on www.cjfl.ca
The Winnipeg Rifles and the PFC will host the 2007 Canadian Bowl at Canad Inns Stadium on Saturday November 3rd at 1:00 pm marking the 100th anniversary of the first Canadian junior championship played in 1908. That first game saw the Parkdale Canoe Club defeat Montreal AAA 18-1.
The Intergold Cup game (CJFL semi final) will be played at the home of the OFC champion with the BCFC champion as the opponent on Saturday October 20th.
CJFL
‘Top 10’ after Week One
Rank/Team
1 Vancouver Island Raiders
2 Edmonton Wildcats
3 St Leonard Cougars
4 Okanagan Sun
5 Edmonton Huskies
6 Windsor AKO Fratmen
7 Saskatoon Hilltops
8 South Surrey Rams
9 Victoria Rebels
10 Regina Thunder
The Canadian Junior Football League Alumni are ‘Warriors from the Past Keeping the Tradition Alive’. The Mission Statement: "To be of benefit to former members of the Canadian Junior Football League and to assist in the continuance of the tradition of the League"
“The Canadian Junior Football League provides the opportunity for young men aged 17 to 22 to participate in highly competitive post-high school football that is unique in Canada. The goal of the league is to foster community involvement and yield a positive environment by teaching discipline, perseverance and cooperation. The benefits of the league are strong camaraderie, national competition and life-long friends.”
Jack Emerson Low
Media Coordinator
kak@execulink.com
CJFL Media