Westshore Rebels

Nathan Falito was a vibrant, passionate player, says Westshore Rebels coach Shane Beatty. The 22-year-old died after drowning at Shuswap Lake on July 24. (Facebook/Westshore Rebels Football)

Former Westshore Rebel remembered as vibrant, passionate player

Nathan Falito, 22, died in Shuswap Lake on Friday

 

Nathan Falito was 22-years-old from Edmonton, Alberta. (Contributed)

Former Westshore Rebels football player drowns in Shuswap Lake

Nathan Falito is the second Okanagan Sun alumni player to drown this month

 

Former CFL player and Grey Cup winner Dexter Janke will be the newest addition to the West Shore Rebels coaching staff. (Facebook/Dexter Janke)

Former CFL and Grey Cup winner newest addition to West Shore Rebels coaching staff

Dexter Janke to be new defensive and special teams coordinator

 

The Westhore Rebels huddle up during a timeout in the second half. The Okanagan Sun beat the Westshore Rebels 25-9 in the final BC Football Conference game of the regular season to cement their victory at the top of the conference. (Marissa Tiel/ Kelowna Capital News)

Rebels sign 50 players to 2019 roster

Additional players sought in coming weeks

The Westhore Rebels huddle up during a timeout in the second half. The Okanagan Sun beat the Westshore Rebels 25-9 in the final BC Football Conference game of the regular season to cement their victory at the top of the conference. (Marissa Tiel/ Kelowna Capital News)
Westshore Rebels sign University of Windsor quarterback out of Stone Plain, Alberta

Westshore Rebels sign University of Windsor quarterback out of Stone Plain, Alberta

Colby Henkel, a former Kamloops Bronco, won rookie of the year for BCFC and CJFL in 2016

Westshore Rebels sign University of Windsor quarterback out of Stone Plain, Alberta
Cody Holmes (Rebels) grapples with Desmond Jeanson on Saturday in West Shore Stadium. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Photo gallery: Rebels fall from playoffs, QB named player of the week

Westshore Rebels are out of playoffs after a 52-38 loss to the Huskers on Saturday

  • Oct 9, 2018
Cody Holmes (Rebels) grapples with Desmond Jeanson on Saturday in West Shore Stadium. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
Jason Pyper (right), Rebels’ defensive back looks to stop a Langley Rams player during the teams first meeting of the season. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)

Rebels lose to Rams at Westhills

Rebels split games with Rams on the season

Jason Pyper (right), Rebels’ defensive back looks to stop a Langley Rams player during the teams first meeting of the season. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)
Westshore Rebels player Kenan Grosse tries to tackle V.I. Raiders opponent Andre Gordon during Saturday’s B.C. Football Conference game at Nanaimo’s Caledonia Park. (Greg Sakaki/Black Press)

Westshore Rebels fall to Raiders for second consecutive time

Team looks to bounce back against Kamloops Broncos

Westshore Rebels player Kenan Grosse tries to tackle V.I. Raiders opponent Andre Gordon during Saturday’s B.C. Football Conference game at Nanaimo’s Caledonia Park. (Greg Sakaki/Black Press)
The British Columbia Football Conference has suspended three Rebels players after a brawl started in the game against the Vancouver Island Raiders. (Photo courtesy of BCFC)

Three Rebels suspended, two put on notice after brawl against Raiders

No Raiders players were ejected or suspended

The British Columbia Football Conference has suspended three Rebels players after a brawl started in the game against the Vancouver Island Raiders. (Photo courtesy of BCFC)
Westshore Rebels head coach Charly Cardilicchia has resigned (Photo courtesy of Westshore Rebels - Facebook)

Westshore Rebels head coach resigns

Defensive co-ordinator Shane Beatty named coach for remainder of season

  • Aug 27, 2018
Westshore Rebels head coach Charly Cardilicchia has resigned (Photo courtesy of Westshore Rebels - Facebook)
Vancouver Island Raiders running back Rhett Williams (right) makes a break for it during the Westshore Rebels’ 33-7 loss at Westhills Stadium Saturday night. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Vancouver Island Raiders defeat the Westshore Rebels 33-7

The Rebels will look for redemption when they take on the Raiders next weekend

Vancouver Island Raiders running back Rhett Williams (right) makes a break for it during the Westshore Rebels’ 33-7 loss at Westhills Stadium Saturday night. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
The Westshore Rebels defeated the Vancouver Island Raiders 22-17 in a heated game Saturday night at Westhills Stadium. (Jessica Fedigan/News Gazette staff)

Westshore Rebels game postponed due to poor air quality conditions

Games expected to continue the following week

The Westshore Rebels defeated the Vancouver Island Raiders 22-17 in a heated game Saturday night at Westhills Stadium. (Jessica Fedigan/News Gazette staff)
Jason Pyper (right), Rebels’ defensive back looks to stop a Langley Rams player over the weekend. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)

Westshore Rebels gear up for Saturday’s home opener

Rebels come out on top after being put to the test by the Langley Rams

Jason Pyper (right), Rebels’ defensive back looks to stop a Langley Rams player over the weekend. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)
John Cardilicchia (left), Rebels’ special teams coach, Charly, Rebels’ head coach, and Isaiah, Rebels’ slotback and wide receiver, represent three generations of the Cardilicchia name on the Westshore Rebels. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Three generations: Football is life for Cardilicchia trio

John Cardilicchia has coached his son and now his grandson with the Westshore Rebels

John Cardilicchia (left), Rebels’ special teams coach, Charly, Rebels’ head coach, and Isaiah, Rebels’ slotback and wide receiver, represent three generations of the Cardilicchia name on the Westshore Rebels. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
The Langley Rams versus the Westshore Rebels on Saturday afternoon. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Westshore Rebels win over Rams in Langley

The visiting Rebels took the game 19-16.

The Langley Rams versus the Westshore Rebels on Saturday afternoon. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
The Westshore Rebels scrimmage at spring camp. (Lindsey Horsting /News Gazette staff)

Westshore Rebels ramp up for season opener

Hard work, hidden gems, a big scare all part of the Rebels’ offseason

The Westshore Rebels scrimmage at spring camp. (Lindsey Horsting /News Gazette staff)
Westshore Rebels beef up roster

Westshore Rebels beef up roster

Team adds running back Khaliel James to ranks

Westshore Rebels beef up roster
Rebels quarterback Scott Borden and the offence struggled all night against the Vancouver Island Raiders in the Cullen Cup Championship final on Oct. 21. (Jessica Fedigan/News Gazette staff)

Rebels season over after loss in Cullen Cup Final

Westshore had won ten straight games prior to championship game

Rebels quarterback Scott Borden and the offence struggled all night against the Vancouver Island Raiders in the Cullen Cup Championship final on Oct. 21. (Jessica Fedigan/News Gazette staff)
Westshore Rebels Head Coach Charly Cardilicchia has been named the BCFC Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Westshore Rebels/Facebook)

Westshore Rebels head coach takes home BCFC Coach of the Year award

Charly Cardilicchia chosen by 17 member selection committee

Westshore Rebels Head Coach Charly Cardilicchia has been named the BCFC Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Westshore Rebels/Facebook)
The Westshore Rebels beat the Langley Rams 57-14 and will host the Cullen Cup on Oct. 21 at Westhills Stadium. (Jessica Fedigan/News Gazette staff)

Rebels run over Rams in playoff opener

Victoria will host Cullen Cup Championship Oct. 21

The Westshore Rebels beat the Langley Rams 57-14 and will host the Cullen Cup on Oct. 21 at Westhills Stadium. (Jessica Fedigan/News Gazette staff)