B.C. Lions run away with 59-15 win over Edmonton Elks
Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke proved he’s ready for the starter’s spot, connecting on 26 of 29 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns. The Victoria, B.C., native added two more rushing TDs. Backup Michael O’Connor came in late for the Lions and added a rushing touchdown of his own.James Butler was a force for the Lions with four TDs, including one on a 21-yard run. Keon Hatcher also hauled in a major for the home side and Sean Whyte added a late 13-yard field goal.
The Lions dominated from the very beginning, opening the game with a near-perfect nine-play, 68-yard scoring drive. Castillo cut the advantage to 14-6 with a 37-yard field goal to open the second frame, but the Lions maintained their stranglehold on the game.Story continues below advertisement After seeing Arbuckle sacked by Teuhema and without a touchdown on the scoreboard, the Elks opted to bring on Canadian Tre Ford at quarterback to close out the second quarter.
Arbuckle returned at quarterback for the Elks to start the third, a move that gave Edmonton some early momentum.