Quarterback Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions are through to the second round of the CFL playoffs after downing the Calgary Stampeders 30-16 in the West Division semifinal on Sunday.
Making his first post-season appearance, Rourke threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns, connecting on 22-of-30 attempts. Antonio Pipkin added 45 passing yards and a TD for B.C., and Sean Whyte hit three field goals, including a 41-yard kick.
The down was replayed, this time with Tommy Stevens as he muscled the ball into the end zone with a one-yard QB sneak that cut B.C.'s lead to 27-16.Rourke dished a seven-yard pass to Alexander Hollins, who rushed for an additional 22 yards and put B.C. in scoring position. The two-time Grey Cup champion drove his side to B.C.'s eight-yard line on his first possession before getting sacked. Parades finished the scoring drive with a 24-yard field goal, cutting the Lions' lead to 20-9.
Rourke connected with Burnham on a 19-yard toss, then sent a 25-yard bomb to Hatcher before capping the drive with a 13-yard rocket to Alexander Hollins deep in the end zone. The QB was hit hard as he let the ball fly but walked off the field on his own and was back for B.C.'s next possession.Butler was dashing up field when he was swarmed and coughed up the ball as he fell to the turf. Jonathan Moxey collected it and took off in the other direction, giving Calgary a first down at the B.C.
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