He’s regarded as one of the best running backs in Okanagan Sun history.

Terrance Huston dominated the BC Junior Football Conference from 1995-1998.  In just three seasons he collected 44 career touchdowns, 35 of which were on the ground.    His 44 majors is still a Sun record.

In the three seasons, the Sun appeared in two Canadian Bowls, losing both times to the Regina Rams in 1997 and 1998.  In his first season in 1996, the Sun fell to the Saskatoon Hilltops in the National semi-final game.  Huston made three interceptions, a National semi-final record that still stands and collected the highest return average, averaging 30 yards a return, also a National semi-final record that still holds true.

Huston states playing with his brother Jermaine Haley was one of his highlights during his tenure with the Sun.  He also says, still remembered as one of the best players ever to wear a Sun uniform, 17 years later, is another highlight.

Following his three dominating years in the Okanagan, Huston enrolled in Butte College in Northern California, where it didn’t take long to be noticed. After just one season at Butte, Huston signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2000.

However, Huston never dressed for the Dolphins, getting released at the beginning of the season.  He was picked up by the Oakland Raiders and placed on the practice roster for that season.  Following the year, Huston was given permission to play in the XFL in 2001 to gain more experience with the Orlando Rage.  As a tight-end he caught five balls for 51 yards.

After the XFL folded he returned to the Raiders in 2002, before suffering a career ending neck injury.

Today Huston lives in New Westminster and is a correctional officer at North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam and has been there for the past four years. 

The love of football hasn’t left his heart as back in 2012 he helped coach Frank Hurt high school to a provincial championship.

That said, when asked if he would trade places with any members of the Sun today, he says NO, claiming he came in at a good time.  He does believe head coach Shane Beatty is doing a good job of getting “that old Sun attitude back that has been missing for years.”

The advice he gives the current Sun running back core is this:  First off, try and score every time you touch the ball.  Second, see the whole field and third remember, great players make great plays when they are tired.

Huston is a family man now, living with his girlfriend and expecting his third child in July.  He kids Jannae and Jaydee are growing like crazy and he has a message for Sun fans; ”Kelowna should here some noise from my son on the football field in a few years.”  Music to the ears of fans who remember watching #8 tear up and down the Apple Bowl for three wonderful seasons.

If his son is half as good as his Dad, Sun fans will be in for a real treat!!