Langley Rams celebrated their second annual Rams Family Day event by downing Valley Huskers 27-8 for their very first Cascade Cup win on Saturday, Aug. 24 before 1,500 fans at McLeod stadium.
Created to recognize the Fraser Valley rivalry between Rams and Huskers, the trophy went to the Chilliwack team in its first and second years.
Year three was different.
Rams took the lead from the beginning, and Huskers couldn't catch up.
As close as the visitors came was the third quarter, when a Chilliwack touchdown narrowed the Langley lead to 13-8.
It was as close as the Huskers would get, however, with the Rams scoring twice in the fourth.
One of the Rams touchdowns was provided by new acquisition, receiver Gob Deng, who hauled in a pass and took it 60 yards to the end zone for a TD.
Rams running back Bruce Jones accounted for two touchdowns, covering 45 yards on the ground, and "breaking about half a dozen tackles in the process," club president Dana Matheson noted.
With the win, Rams have a 4-1 record, while Huskers fall to 2-3.
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Rams have two more home games before they go back on the road.
They will take on the Vancouver Island Raiders next Saturday, August 31st at 4 p.m. Raiders have an identical 4-1 record
Saturday, Sept. 7, they will host the as-yet undefeated Okanagan Sun, also at 4 p.m.
Rams Family Day saw the stadium open up two hours ahead of game time.
Groups on hand included the BC Lions street team, Vancouver FC, Cops for Cancer, LAPS, Tommy Guns, Cloverdale Rodeo, Vancouver Giants, and Langley Rivermen.
There were bouncy castles, free face painting for kids, a mascot race and more.
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