ItB次元官网网址檚 an MO Westshore Rebels head coach Charly Cardilicchia admits the team is becoming known for.
Losing in the first half of a football game, only to charge forward in the fourth quarter with a come-from behind, last-minute victory. ItB次元官网网址檚 how the team played in the first game of the season with a slim 19-16 win over the Langley Rams, and SaturdayB次元官网网址檚 18-18 tie against the Okanagan Sun was no different.
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The Sun opened the scoring with a field goal at 8:22 into the game, followed by a touchdown by Jacob Loucks with 5:06 left to give them a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. Wide receiver Cody Holmes got the Rebels on the board with a field goal to close out the first.
Heading into the second half, the Sun continued to dominate 14-3 when Holmes scored a touchdown, cutting the lead to 15-10.
But it wasnB次元官网网址檛 until the fourth quarter that the Rebels found their stride and exploded. With just 9:19 left in the fourth quarter and the Sun leading 17-12, the Rebels stripped the ball and defensive lineman Lawhya Lako went in for the touchdown.
In the end, the Rebels tied the Okanagan Sun 18-18, bringing the record to 1-0-1 over the weekend.
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Up next, the team will hit the road to take on the Kamloops Broncos in week three of British Columbia Football Conference action. The Broncos have had a tough start to the season, dropping their first game 56-6 to the Okanagan Sun and their second game 42-0 against the Vancouver Island Raiders over the weekend.
While it looks to be a favourable match-up for the Rebels, Cardilicchia said the team isnB次元官网网址檛 taking that for granted and will continue to work on finding a rhythm with its offensive line.
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Cardilicchia is also hoping to shake things up with some new recruits, but is having trouble finding places for the players to stay. There are roughly seven to nine players that currently need billet homes if theyB次元官网网址檙e to join the squad this season. Cardilicchia hopes families in the West Shore or throughout Greater Victoria will consider opening their homes.
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The Rebels take on the Broncos at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops on Saturday, Aug. 18. Kick off is at 6 p.m.
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