V.I. Raiders kick returner Dustin Rodriguez is tackled during Saturday's game against the Westshore Rebels at Victoria' Bear Mountain Stadium.

V.I. Raiders kick returner Dustin Rodriguez is tackled during Saturday's game against the Westshore Rebels at Victoria' Bear Mountain Stadium.

Season opener in pictures

The V.I. Raiders defeated the Westshore Rebels 44-14 in the first game of the Canadian Junior Football League season on Saturday.



The V.I. Raiders defeated the Westshore Rebels 44-14 in the first game of the Canadian Junior Football League season on Saturday night in Victoria. For a full story on the game, please click here.

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