B.C. Lions top Calgary Stampeders 30-26 for third straight win
Calgary's Calgary Stampeders faced off against the B.C. Lions on Thursday, securing their third consecutive victory with a 30-26 win. Nathan Rourke, the Lions' quarterback, contributed to the team's triumph with a touchdown run and two additional scoring plays. Zander Horvath delivered a crucial eight-yard touchdown run for the Lions, while Sean Whyte kicked a 45-yard field goal to extend the Lion's lead in the third quarter.
For Calgary, quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. left the game early due to an injury, forcing his backup Josh Love to step up and complete 6 of 10 passes for 58 yards. Dedrick Mills and Eric Brooks both had significant plays, but it proved insufficient as the Lions pulled away. Damien Alford secured the victory for the Lions with a crucial two-point conversion catch. Calgary missed a potential game-winning field goal attempt in the fourth quarter, which left the B.C. Lions with a 30-26 victory.
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