Red-hot B.C. Lions Win 5th Straight
The B.C. Lions defeated the Edmonton Elks 37-24 in CFL action Friday night, led by quarterback Nathan Rourke's 70-yard touchdown run.
Rourke threw for 338 yards and a touchdown, while Keon Hatcher, James Butler, and Robert Carter Jr. also scored touchdowns for the Lions. Kicker Sean Whyte added two field goals and three converts.
- Lions: 10-7, clinched playoff spot, second in West Division
- Elks: 7-10, eliminated from playoff play
Quarterback Nathan Rourke scored on a spectacular 70-yard touchdown run.
QB Cody Fajardo threw for 230 yards and a TD for the Elks, with Binjimen Victor adding a major and Vincent Blanchard booting a field goal and three converts.
Author's summary: B.C. Lions win 5th straight game, clinch playoff spot.