Story and photo courtesy of Wayne Moore - Castanet

As training camp melted into practice, some questions remain as the Okanagan Sun get ready to defend their BC Football Conference title.

One of the main questions, who will replace Cam Bedore behind centre?

Training camp didn't answer that question and practice, leading up to Saturday's BCFC opener in Chilliwack, likely won't either.

Second-year pivot Keith Zyla and newcomer Foster Martens both showed well during camp, according to first-year head coach Ben Macauley.

"That will continue to be worked on this week," said Macauley following the conclusion of camp on the weekend.

"We plan on having both guys take reps against Valley next weekend, and hopefully, our third quarterback will get some playing time. I think both guys showed a lot of strengths, and whether one guy stands out, we'll have to look at the film and see."

Macauley said he was impressed with the leadership of both players.

A platoon of sorts is nothing new for the organization, at least not early in the season.

Last year, both Bedore and Josiah Joseph shared duties last season before Bedore became the go-to guy at the position.

Zyla 20, saw mop-up duty in five blowouts last season. He completed five of 14 passes for 194 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

But it was his running ability that was most impressive. Zyla ran the ball 12 times for 84 yards.

Martens, also 20, spent the last three seasons at the University of Manitoba. He backed up former Sun QB Theo Deezar with the Bisons. Martens threw for 247 yards and three interceptions in limited action.

"I'm OK with it (rotation) to a degree. I'm not typically a platoon kind of guy.

"I like to have no questions, no distractions during the week. But, in this kind of situation, both guys are so  efficient and so liked by teammates, I don't think it will be an issue either way."

Macauley expects to push for a starter to be named following the opener in Chilliwack.

The Sun also have big shoes to fill in the secondary and at receiver with the graduation of several key players from last year's BCFC champions.

Macauley said he believes the team will be strong at both positions, at least in the starting group.

He said the team needs to challenge the second string to step up during practice this week to eliminate the drop-off between the first two units.

The Sun added of pair of high-profile talents near the end of camp.

Lineman Quinn Horton, a late cut of the CFL's Calgary Stampeders and linebacker Conor Richard have joined the club.

Richard, a native of Tennessee, has dual citizenship, making him eligible for the CJFL.

Horton, who played at Simon Fraser a year ago can play on both the offensive and defensive lines.

Macauley said he envisions Horton playing both lines, although he expects him to see the bulk of his time on the offensive line.

The Sun open with a pair of games on the road before hosting the Westshore Rebels in their home opener Aug. 6.