BC Lions Earn First Win of the Regular Season in Kelowna
James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns as B.C. overcame three Cody Fajardo interceptions and a 50-point first half.
- On Saturday, the B.C. Lions defeated the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 in front of more than 19,000 fans at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna, securing their first win of the season.
- Entering the game with a 3-0 record, the Elks' defense struggled as the Lions' defense swarmed league-leading rusher Justin Rankin, holding him to a loss of three yards on four first-half touches.
- Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for over 300 yards while running back James Butler added 135 yards and two touchdowns to pace the B.C. offense in the victory.
- The Lions won the turnover battle 4-2 and kicker Sean Whyte converted three first-half field goals, helping maintain the lead throughout the competitive contest.
- Next, the Elks host the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday, while the Lions enter a bye week before traveling for a rematch against Edmonton on July 17.
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Lions earn 1st win by handing Elks their 1st loss in 36-24 decision
James Butler and the B.C. Lions won the ground battle while grinding out their first victory of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 on Saturday in front of another sellout crowd at the Apple Bowl.
BC Lions earn first win of the regular season in Kelowna
The BC Lions picked up their first win of the regular season on Saturday night, defeating the Edmonton Elks 36-24 at Kelowna's Apple Bowl. James Butler led the ground attack with 135 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Zander Horvath added two scores of his own - one on the ground in the first q...
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Lions earn first win by handing Elks their first loss in 36-24 decision
KELOWNA - James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns as the B.C. Lions roared to their first win of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks
B.C. Lions earn 1st win of CFL season, dumping Edmonton Elks 36-24 in Kelowna - Northern Sentinel
The losing skid is over. James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, leading the B.C. Lions to a 36-24 win over the Edmonton Elks in CFL action Saturday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna. It was the first win of the season for the Lions (1-3), who have played their last two ‘home’ games in Kelowna with soccer’s World Cup taking precedence at BC Place. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 320 yards and a TD for the Lions. Zander Horvath also…
B.C. Lions earn 1st win of CFL season, dumping Edmonton Elks 36-24 in Kelowna - Barriere North Thompson Star
The losing skid is over. James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, leading the B.C. Lions to a 36-24 win over the Edmonton Elks in CFL action Saturday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna. It was the first win of the season for the Lions (1-3), who have played their last two ‘home’ games in Kelowna with soccer’s World Cup taking precedence at BC Place. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 320 yards and a TD for the Lions. Zander Horvath also…
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