• Nathan Rourke throws for 304 yards and 2 total touchdowns • William Stanback rushes for 128 yards and a score • BC Lions improve to 7-6 on the season
Game Recap: The BC Lions came out on top in a high-scoring affair at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 37-23. Led by quarterback Nathan Rourke’s strong performance, the Lions overcame an early deficit to secure their seventh win of the season. The Alouettes fall to 10-2 but remain atop the East Division standings.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes.
BC Lions Performance:
The Lions’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with a balanced attack through the air and on the ground. Quarterback Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 28 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 27 yards and another score. Running back William Stanback had a monster game on the ground, rushing for 128 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.
Top Defensive Players: • Ryder Varga: LB – 9 tackles • T.J. Lee: DB – 6 tackles, 1 interception • Ciante Evans: DB – 5 tackles • Ayinde Eley: LB – 5 tackles • Garry Peters: DB – 3 tackles
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
Despite the loss, the Alouettes showed flashes of their potential. Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 240 yards and a touchdown, while the defense managed to force three interceptions against the potent BC offense.
Top Offensive Players:
• Cody Fajardo: QB – 240 passing yards, 1 TD, 34 rushing yards • Walter Fletcher: RB – 21 rushing yards, 8 receptions for 72 yards • Cole Spieker: WR – 6 receptions for 46 yards, 1 TD • Reggie White Jr.: WR – 3 receptions for 39 yards • Charleston Rambo: WR – 4 receptions for 31 yards
With this win, the BC Lions improve their record to 7-6 and solidify their position in the competitive West Division. The Montreal Alouettes, despite the loss, still hold the top spot in the East with a 10-2 record.
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