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Two dramatic come-from-behind victories in a row have Westshore Rebels coach Shane Beatty feeling optimistic about the teamB次元官网网址檚 fortunes this year.
After falling behind early for the second game in a row, the Rebels came up with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter in their home opener on Saturday to defeat the Vancouver Island Raiders 39-30.
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He cited three defensive touchdowns and a special teams score as key elements in the win that followed on the heels of the teamB次元官网网址檚 dramatic 21-20 win against the Valley Huskers in Chilliwack on Aug. 3 to open the season.
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Beatty was especially pleased with the performance of a couple of players in the win over the Raiders at the newly renovated Westhills Stadium. Jeffroy Ojong established a team franchise record with 239 yards on four catches, while quarterback Shawn Lal filled in admirably for Colby Henkel, who played the first game of the season.
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Clearing up the B次元官网网址渄isgustingB次元官网网址� amount of penalties the team has taken so far will be a key in preparing for the game against the Okanagan Sun on Aug. 17 in Kelowna, Beatty stressed.
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