With their passing game struggling Sunday against the Langley Rams, the needed a catalyst to spark the running game.

Second-year back answered the call with the best game of his B.C. Football Conference career, rushing for 183 yards on 16 carries to help the unbeaten Sun past the Rams 24-10.

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With 235 multi-purpose yards to show for his efforts, Rodrigues, 21, was named Tuesday as the conference害羞草研究所檚 offensive player of the week.

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A win or a tie over the Westshore Rebels (8-1-0) would secure top spot and give the Sun home field advantage throughout the BCFC playoffs.

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The Sun will host either the Vancouver Island Raiders or Langley Rams in the BCFC semifinal on the weekend of Oct. 14 and 15.