The Okanagan Sun will battle for homefield playoff advantage in their final game of the regular season this Saturday at the Apple Bowl.
The Sun (6-2-1) host the Westshore Rebels (3-5-1) for what promises to be a hard-fought game.
The teams for the BC Football Conference Playoffs are set, but only one point separates the top three teams. A win Saturday would guarantee the Sun homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
That would be a bonus for the players and the organization said head coach Ben Macauley.
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Matt Mahler will likely return as the starting quarterback this weekend as Jakob Loucks remains day-to-day with his injury.
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The game starts at 7 p.m.
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