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This week was circled on the calendar for most returning Sun players and coaches at the beginning of the season as the Langley Rams (2-1) visit the for the first time since the Cullen Cup championship back in October.

The Sun have been dominating through the first three weeks of the season, particularly on the defensive side.  They have allowed just 10 points in three games, allowing a Conference low 177.6 offensive yards.  This defence is quick and swam to the ball making it difficult for running backs to get momentum and the numbers prove it.  On average the Sun are allowing just 36 yards per game on the ground this season.  This week however they will face their toughest task with the Rams offensive line and running back Nathan Lund.  The speedster has collected 289 yards on 20 rushes averaging 14.5 yards a carry

Offensively the Sun have scored a Conference high 169 points.  The quarterback combination of Cam Bedore and Josiah Joseph has worked thus far.  The pivots have combined for 38 completions, 817 yards and eight touchdowns.  They are fortunate to have so many weapons to throw to including Kyle Kawamoto, Lerone Robinson, Shai Ross, Kyle Patchell, Thomas Huber and Pierre-Luc Lord who of have each caught touchdown passes.

Running the ball has also been successful the Sun behind a big, talented offensive line.  In total the Sun have rushed for 638 yards, averaging 212.6 yards a game.

With all the success the Sun have had on offence, they will face their toughest defence so far this season.  The Rams are solid, allowing 46 points in the first two games of the season and pitching a shutout last week in their home opener.

Defensive lineman Brock Gowanlock has been nasty, recording eight sacks through the first three games of the season.  Alex Agnoletto has been a force making 12 tackles and is among the Conference leaders.

Like the Sun, the Rams “D” has been outstanding against the run, allowing an average of 95.6 yards a game.  Overall they are allowing 273.6 yards of total offence.

Offensively the Rams have scored 91 points, including 52 last weekend against the Huskers and are starting to find their stride.  Quarterback Davoun Hallums is 27 of 55 for 399 yards and has thrown three majors.  First year receiver Bobby Pospischil who played with SFU last year leads his club with 11 catches for 259 yards and a score.

Last year the Sun won both regular season meetings at the Apple Bowl, but the Rams won the Cullen Cup on the natural grass.

This is the first of two meetings between these two teams.  They will meet again on August 29 in Langley.

This game has all the making of a defensive battle as both teams don’t give up much.

Tickets are still available, purchase them HERE.

Catch play by play of the Sun and Rams with Ryan Watters beginning with the Kick-Off Show at 6:30pm HERE