The V.I. Raiders are best on the Island and best in British Columbia.

Nanaimo’s junior team won the B.C. Football Conference championship on Saturday, defeating the Westshore Rebels 21-7 on a rainy night in Victoria.

Nanaimo built an 18-7 halftime lead and maintained an edge in field position all night en route to the victory. Running back Zander Bailey was Offensive Player of the Game, safety Shawn Arabsky was Defensive Player of the Game and punter Nik Hunchak was Special Teams Player of the Game.