The Calgary Stampeders overcame a slow start to defeat the BC Lions 26-16 in CFL preseason action on Monday at Starlight Stadium. The is the first preseason game of the 2025 season. The Stampeders relied on a strong ground game that produced three rushing touchdowns while their defense clamped down after allowing an early score.
Standout Performances
Calgary Stampeders
Passing:
- Phillip Walker Jr: 16 attempts, 8 completions, 77 yards
- Logan Bonner: 5 attempts, 4 completions, 22 yards, 1 INT
- Josh Love: 4 attempts, 3 completions, 26 yards
Rushing:
- Ludovick Choquette: 6 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD (30-yard run)
- Tiyon Evans: 11 carries, 44 yards, 1 TD
- Eno Benjamin: 8 carries, 34 yards
Receiving:
- Ishmael Hyman: 3 receptions, 34 yards
- Terrell Vaughan: 2 receptions, 25 yards
- Joseph Ngata: 1 reception, 21 yards
Defense:
- Trey Kiser, Jacobs Roberts, Kelechi Anyalebechi: 4 tackles each
- Cedric Wilcots II: 4 tackles, 1 quarterback sack
- Dashaun Mallory: 2 tackles, 1 sack
BC Lions
Passing:
- Chase Brice: 20 attempts, 14 completions, 135 yards, 1 TD
- Jeremiah Masoli: 5 attempts, 3 completions, 43 yards, 1 TD
- Nathan Rourke: 1 attempt, 1 completion, 7 yards
Rushing:
- Zander Horvath: 7 carries, 34 yards
- Jordan Terrell: 6 carries, 31 yards
- Jordan Huntley: 3 carries, 15 yards
Receiving:
- Jermaine Jackson: 4 receptions, 54 yards, 1 TD
- Ezechiel Tieide: 2 receptions, 34 yards
- David Durden: 2 receptions, 30 yards, 1 TD
Defense:
- Devin Richardson: 6 tackles
- Marcus Moore: 5 tackles, 1 sack
- Jackson Findlay: 5 tackles
What's Next
Both teams will continue their preseason preparations with the regular season set to begin in June. This first preseason game provided coaches with valuable film to evaluate roster battles as final cuts approach in the coming weeks.
Calgary showed promise in their ground attack and defensive front seven, while BC displayed explosive potential in the passing game despite inconsistent execution. But remember, this is just preseason. It could all mean nothing when teams do it for real on June 5th when the these Lions take on the Blue Bombers.