Recent seasons will not tell the tale of 2016.
After signing 65 players for the upcoming season, Westshore Rebels head coach and general manager J.C. Boice said this yearB次元官网网址檚 squad is ready to move on from last years 2-8 record to compete for the B.C. Football Conference championship.
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In addition to a new roster of players, the front office has seen a number of key changes, starting with West Shore business leader Doug Kobayashi coming on as executive director and president. In addition, former Okanagan Suns head coach Shane Beatty has signed on as assistant coach and BoiceB次元官网网址檚 own duties expanded to include the title of GM.
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One of those new recruits, 20-year-old quarterback Scott Borden Jr., moved across the country from Halifax to continue his football career. He hopes to be one of the leaders on the gridiron and in the community.
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Borden has a prediction for this team, which he believes has all the tools necessary to be among the leagueB次元官网网址檚 best.
B次元官网网址淚 know we are going to be a successful team this year. We prepare really hard and that is how you win football games.B次元官网网址� He added of the RebelsB次元官网网址� opener against the Langley Rams: B次元官网网址淪ee you July 24, we will be ready.B次元官网网址�
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