Valley Huskers bench boss Bob Reist was recognized as the Canadian Junior Football League’s Coach of the Year at an awards banquet Friday night.
Reist was a slam-dunk choice after leading his Huskers to a 6-4 record and a playoff spot following an 0-10 season in 2017.
The Huskers made a postseason appearance for the first time since 2008 and Reist coached three players who earned All-Canadian status (quarterback Julian Wytinck and receivers Brandon Poulin/Anthony Dyck).
Meanwhile, Huskers defensive lineman James Moar won the CJFL Past Commissioners Award, given to a player who embraces a role in community service.
Moar also won the B.C. Football Conference version, the Ron White Award.