OKANAGAN SUN READY TO KICK OFF THEIR 45th SEASON!

Courtesy Eric Stansfield

July 15, 2025

For the past 44 years, football fans throughout the Okanagan Valley have been entertained by one of the premier Canadian Junior Football programs in the nation.

The Sun have competed in numerous BCFC Championships, winning 17, made 10 appearances in the National Final, and proudly brought home 3 Canadian Bowl titles.

Beyond the accolades, the Sun organization has played a vital role in shaping the lives of countless young men and has helped launch many successful professional football careers.

OKANAGAN SUN GAME ONE PREVIEW

Saturday July 19th, 2025

McLeod Athletic Park Stadium

Vs Langley Rams

Kick-off 4:00 PM

Radio Broadcast – There is no radio broadcast due to a scheduling conflict with the BC Lions.

Streaming on BCFCTV.com

Special Notes:  A “Watch Party” will be held at Train Station Pub, 1177 Ellis St.

Next Home Game: Saturday July 26th, 7:00 PM vs VI Raiders – Home Opener!

The Okanagan Sun kick-off their 2025 BCFC season this Saturday on the road in Langley, BC vs the Rams. 

After an undefeated regular season, 10-0, the Sun won three playoff games, including stopping the Regina Thunder at home, to advance to the 2024 Canadian Bowl in Windsor, ON., where the hometown St. Clair Saints halted the undefeated Sun train 37-22.

Fast forward to July 2025 and the Sun are ready for season 45, with the mindset of challenging for another National title.

The Sun will be missing a few familiar faces from last seasons Cullen Cup Champion roster, gone, but not forgotten, RB Elelyon Noa who, game in game out was a one man hi-lite reel, LB Jacob Bond who has seen his dream of playing professional football in his home province come true, debuting with the BC Lions this past Sunday, and outstanding DB David Lewis.

Sun Head Coach Travis Miller… “I’m very excited for the 2025 season. We have a group of dedicated players who are extremely motivated and committed to our goals.  This offseason, we’ve made some great additions, both on the field and on the sidelines, with new players and coaches who bring energy, experience, and a winning mindset”

Miller continues… “There’s a strong sense of purpose in our locker room right now.  The culture we’ve built is one of accountability, effort, and brotherhood.  We’re looking forward to the challenge ahead and can’t wait to compete each week.  Our focus is on daily improvement, and if we stay true to our process, we believe we can achieve something special”

Last Season vs Rams

The Sun opened the 2024 season at home vs the Rams, picking up win number one in a 22-15 contest that saw eventual CJFL rushing champion and BCFC record holder RB Elelyon Noa score 3 TD’s.

On the return game in Langley in early September it was a hard-fought battle down to the wire as the Sun collected their 7th straight win of the season with a 41-38 barnburner over the Rams.  RB Elelyon Noa was once again the star of the game scoring 4 TD’s, 3 of those along the ground.

The Sun and Rams will meet again in Week 10, September 20th at the Apple Bowl.


SUN “PLAYERS TO WATCH” GAME ONE

OFFENCE

LIAM KROEGER – QB – Kroeger returns to the OK Sun and has earned the starting QB spot for the ’25 season. Liam finished the ’24 regular season with 51 completions on 80 attempts for 731 yds, 3 TD’s, 1 INT.  In 3 playoff games last year Kroeger had 22 completions on 38 attempts for 350 yds, 1 TD.

JORDAYNE FALCONER – R – Starting his 2nd season with the Sun, Falconer proved to be the number one receiver in 2024, 19 catches for 428 yards and 4 TD’s. In the Sun’s three playoff games, Falconer had 7 catches for 171 yds. 1 TD.

GERREN HARDISTY – RB – 2025 season will mark a return to the BCFC for Gerren after spending the ’24 football season at York University.  Hardisty spent two seasons with Sun rival Westshore Rebels.  Was named a 2023 CJFL second team All-Canadian, as well as BCFC All-Star and a two-time Special Teams Player of the Year.

DEFENCE

JAQUINTIS SUMMERS – DE – The Okanagan Sun welcome JaQuintis from Lane College Dragons in Jackson, Tennessee.  “J”, from Prichard, Alabama, spent four years at Lane where the 6’2”, 285 lb defensive end played 25 games and collected 31 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles for a total of 74 and 21 tackles for a loss totaling 55 yds., and recorded 8.5 sacks for 31 yds.

GRAYSON STATHAM – LB – Starting his 4th season with the Sun, Grayson finished second to teammate Jacob Bond in the solo tackle category for 2024, Statham finished with 33 tackles on the season, adding another 8 tackles in the playoffs.

VICENTE FERREIRA – DB – Vicente is entering his 3rd season with the Sun. 2024 saw Ferreira finish with 19 tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 2 fumbles recovered and 2 INT’s.  Vicente also had 2 interceptions in the playoffs. 

SPECIAL TEAMS

GRADY HAY – P – Grady is starting his 3rd season as the Sun punter. Hay was a key player in the Sun’s CJFL Semi-final in Regina last year, providing the Sun with exceptional field position throughout the game.  Hay punted 11 times for 330 net yds with precision accuracy. Hay booted 60 punts for 2,289 yards averaging 29.6 net yds, with a pair of singles in ’24.