• Nathan Rourke throws for 325 yards and 3 TDs in impressive performance • William Stanback rushes for 93 yards and a TD, adds 78 receiving yards • BC’s defense records 4 sacks and holds Ottawa to just 12 points
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
BC
10
21
0
7
0
38
Win
OTT
0
6
6
0
0
12
Loss
Game Recap: The BC Lions (7-6) put on a dominant display at home, defeating the Ottawa Redblacks (7-4) by a score of 38-12. Nathan Rourke led the Lions’ offense with a stellar performance, while the defense stifled Ottawa’s attack throughout the game. The win helps BC keep pace in the competitive West Division, while Ottawa suffers a setback in their pursuit of the East Division lead.
Game Highlights Video:
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BC Lions Performance:
The Lions’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Nathan Rourke’s exceptional game. Rourke completed 21 of 30 passes for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also adding 29 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Running back William Stanback had a strong all-around performance, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown while also catching 6 passes for 78 yards.
The Redblacks struggled to find consistency on offense, managing just 12 points against a tough BC defense. Quarterback Dru Brown completed 21 of 33 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown, but the team’s running game was largely ineffective.
The BC Lions’ victory improves their record to 7-6, keeping them in the thick of the West Division playoff race. They now sit in third place, just behind the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5) and the division-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-6). The Ottawa Redblacks fall to 7-4 but remain in second place in the East Division behind the Montreal Alouettes (10-1).
This game showcased the Lions’ po
tential when firing on all cylinders, with Nathan Rourke continuing to impress in his sophomore season. The Redblacks will need to regroup quickly.
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
