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The Province
3 hours ago
- The Province
Lions 36, Alouettes 18: Nathan Rourke threw for 382 yards, with four touchdowns
The Lions opened the scoring with a 23-yard field goal from Sean Whyte, then got to work on defence. Published Aug 16, 2025 • 3 minute read B.C. Lions' Justin McInnis scores a touchdown past Montreal Alouettes' Tyrice Beverette Aug. 16 in Vancouver. Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS The Montreal Alouettes fell 36-18 to the B.C. Lions on Saturday and lost yet another quarterback in the process. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. 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THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Caleb Evans connected on 3-of-4 passing attempts for 32 yards and was sacked three times before leaving the game with an apparent leg injury in the second quarter. He was replaced by James Morgan who amassed 211 passing yards, making good on 20 of his 33 attempts with one touchdown — the first of his CFL career — and one interception. Tyler Snead drove in the lone major for Montreal and kicker Jose Maltos Diaz made four field goals, including one for 41 yards, as the Als (5-5) dropped a third straight game. Lions QB Nathan Rourke threw for 382 yards, going 26-for-34 with four touchdowns and one interception. Receiver Keon Hatcher chalked up two TDs for B.C. (5-5), while Justin McInnis and Stanley Berryhill III had one apiece and Sean Whyte booted three field goals, with his longest sailing 46 yards through the uprights. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Lions opened the scoring with a 23-yard field goal from Whyte, then got to work on defence. B.C. defensive lineman Jonah Tavai sacked Evans on his second snap of the game and his teammate, Sione Teheuma, followed suit minutes later, hauling down the QB once again. Whyte made a 30-yard field goal to give the Lions a 6-0 edge at the end of the first quarter. B.C. Lions' Tomasi Laulile lands on top of Montreal Alouettes quarterback Caleb Evans before he was sacked by B.C.'s Jonah Tavai, not seen, during CFL game, in Vancouver Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS Another sack by Teheuma left Evans on the turf at B.C. Place, grasping at his left leg. Trainers came out to take a look and he eventually walked off the field gingerly with help from his teammates. The 27-year-old American then sat on the sidelines without pads before heading to the locker room in a cart with crutches by his side at halftime. He was replaced by the untested Morgan. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The 28-year-old American is the fourth quarterback to play for Montreal this season, coming after No. 1 David Alexander and backup McLeod Bethel-Thompson both landed on the six-game injured list. The Als shook off the loss of their QB by getting on the board with a 41-yard field goal by Maltos Dias and the Lions responded with a 46-yard strike from Whyte that preserved their 9-3 lead. Yet another field goal from Montreal — a 21-yard kick — cut the advantage to three points midway through the second quarter. B.C. strung together a series of plays and made it into the red zone, where Rourke dished off to McInnis for a five-yard touchdown. Whyte made the conversion and the Lions went up 16-6. Another field goal from Maltos Diaz whittled the home side's advantage to seven points at halftime. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The kicker attempted to add to the Als' total early in the third quarter, but sent his 24-yard kick pinging off the upright. Late in the frame, the Lions once again found themselves deep in Montreal territory and Rourke capitalized, firing a pass to Hatcher just over the goal line for an eight-yard major. Whyte made the convert and Montreal was called for pyramiding, gifting the Lions an extra point that brought the score to 23-9. The Als opened the fourth quarter with a 40-yard field goal and the Lions were quick to respond. Rourke delivered a 49-yard bomb to Ayden Eberhardt, setting B.C. up with a first down at Montreal's 21-yard line. Hatcher followed up by reeling in an 18-yard pass from the QB, then evaded a tackle to step into the end zone. Another convert from Whyte gave the Lions a 30-12 lead. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Lions weren't done yet. With nearly six minutes left on the game clock, Rourke sent an arching 29-yard toss to Berryhill in the end zone for another major. The Als blocked Whyte's convert kick, but the home side went up 36-12. The Als clawed some points back late in the frame when Morgan dished off to Tyler Snead, who deked around the B.C. defence and raced into the end zone for Montreal's first TD of the night. The visitors went for a two-point convert, only to see the pass picked off by Lions linebacker Micah Awe and the scored was sealed at 36-18. NOTES An announced crowd of 23,318 people took in the game at B.C. Place, including Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart, who was shown on the big screen wearing a Lions hat. … B.C. announced that former linebacker Solomon Elimimian will have his No. 56 retired on Oct. 4 when the Lions host the Calgary Stampeders. UP NEXT The Lions visit the Toronto Argonauts (2-8) on Saturday, Aug. 23. Read More Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Whitecaps News Basketball News
National Post
3 hours ago
- National Post
Lions 36, Alouettes 18: Nathan Rourke threw for 382 yards, with four touchdowns
The Montreal Alouettes fell 36-18 to the B.C. Lions on Saturday and lost yet another quarterback in the process. Article content Caleb Evans connected on 3-of-4 passing attempts for 32 yards and was sacked three times before leaving the game with an apparent leg injury in the second quarter. Article content Article content He was replaced by James Morgan who amassed 211 passing yards, making good on 20 of his 33 attempts with one touchdown — the first of his CFL career — and one interception. Article content Tyler Snead drove in the lone major for Montreal and kicker Jose Maltos Diaz made four field goals, including one for 41 yards, as the Als (5-5) dropped a third straight game. Article content Lions QB Nathan Rourke threw for 382 yards, going 26-for-34 with four touchdowns and one interception. Article content Receiver Keon Hatcher chalked up two TDs for B.C. (5-5), while Justin McInnis and Stanley Berryhill III had one apiece and Sean Whyte booted three field goals, with his longest sailing 46 yards through the uprights. Article content The Lions opened the scoring with a 23-yard field goal from Whyte, then got to work on defence. Article content B.C. defensive lineman Jonah Tavai sacked Evans on his second snap of the game and his teammate, Sione Teheuma, followed suit minutes later, hauling down the QB once again. Article content Whyte made a 30-yard field goal to give the Lions a 6-0 edge at the end of the first quarter. Article content Article content Another sack by Teheuma left Evans on the turf at B.C. Place, grasping at his left leg. Trainers came out to take a look and he eventually walked off the field gingerly with help from his teammates. Article content Article content The 27-year-old American then sat on the sidelines without pads before heading to the locker room in a cart with crutches by his side at halftime. Article content Article content He was replaced by the untested Morgan. Article content The 28-year-old American is the fourth quarterback to play for Montreal this season, coming after No. 1 David Alexander and backup McLeod Bethel-Thompson both landed on the six-game injured list. Article content The Als shook off the loss of their QB by getting on the board with a 41-yard field goal by Maltos Dias and the Lions responded with a 46-yard strike from Whyte that preserved their 9-3 lead. Article content Yet another field goal from Montreal — a 21-yard kick — cut the advantage to three points midway through the second quarter. Article content B.C. strung together a series of plays and made it into the red zone, where Rourke dished off to McInnis for a five-yard touchdown. Whyte made the conversion and the Lions went up 16-6. Article content Another field goal from Maltos Diaz whittled the home side's advantage to seven points at halftime.
CTV News
7 hours ago
- CTV News
Why pro basketball has flourished in Langley
Forward Mitchell Creek lobs a pass to 6'10' Tyrese Samuel for a thunderous alley-oop dunk. The Langley Events Centre crowd of more than 5,000 erupts as flames shoot out of the top of the backboard. It's one of several highlight-reel plays in the first half alone during the Vancouver Bandits' home playoff matchup Saturday against the Calgary Surge. Saturday's Western Conference semi-final marked the final home game of the season for the Bandits, who've built a loyal following in Langley and the surrounding community. 'We're close to 5,000 [fans per game],' said Bandits president Dylan Kular, who's been with the team since day one. The Bandits (formerly the Fraser Valley Bandits) were one of the original six teams to launch in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in 2018. The organization played its first few years in Abbotsford, where Kular says a typical game drew around 1,500 fans. The team moved to the Langley Events Centre in 2022, an intimate venue with a capacity of nearly 5,300, a video scoreboard, and as mentioned, flames shooting out of the backboard following every Bandits basket. 'It's just about growing a bit more every year and continuing to do the right things. We want to continue being in the community, listening to our community and being a place where everyone feels welcoming and inclusive,' said Kular, who also throws out team swag to fans during breaks in the game. Kular says 2025 has been the team's most financially successful season to date, setting a new benchmark in season ticket sales with more than 1,200. 'I know that for revenues and ticket sales, yeah, it's been our best season,' said Kular.'It's not just basketball, but it's also an accessible night out. For families, our tickets, they start at $15. For regular season, you can get a hotdog, a drink, a ticket and chips at a Bandits game for a family of four for $80.' Creative Marketing Kular attributes part of this summer's success to partnering with popular YouTuber Tristan Jass. Jass, who has a massive online following, joined the team for training camp and played in a few exhibition games. He documented the experience and introduced the Bandits — and the CEBL — to a wider audience. NBA superstar Kyrie Irving even gave the team a shoutout. '(Jass) really helped open the Bandits to a lot of people,' said Kular. Still, Kular says the challenge continues to be creating more awareness around the growing league. 'If we surveyed 100 people — and I don't know how exact this number would be — but maybe 70 wouldn't know who we are. So there's a lot of potential still and we're so excited about that,' said Kular. This year also marked the best regular season in Bandits history. The team finished 19-5, leading the CEBL standings. The CEBL, which runs from late spring through August, features many players from the pro circuit overseas who use the league to stay competitive and develop their game ahead of the fall and winter seasons. Similar to the CFL, the league also has a Canadian mandate: two of the five players on the court at any given time must be Canadian. The Bandits ended up falling to the Surge in a heartbreaking 105-103 loss, but the team — and the league — appears to have a bright future ahead.
