B.C. Lions strive to snap skid against Redblacks in Victoria
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The B.C. Lions are once again looking to turn their fortunes around.
The B.C. Lions are once again looking to turn their fortunes around.
This time, though, the quest will take place in a unique locale as the Lions (5-6) host the Ottawa Redblacks in Victoria on Saturday.
The Touchdown Pacific matchup at Royal Athletic Park — home to West Coast League baseball team the Victoria HarbourCats — will mark the furthest west a CFL game has ever been played.
“Obviously it’s a little different for us, a little different rhythm than a regular home game," said Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke, who was born in Victoria. "But these are the type of moments that you might only be able to experience once or twice in your career. So to be a part of this one is cool. And hopefully it goes well and we can come back next year.”
B.C. heads into the battle riding a five-game losing skid after dropping a 34-27 road decision to Ottawa (7-2-1) last week.
Down 17-12 at halftime, the Redblacks rallied for their sixth-straight undefeated outing.
“They're a good team. I mean, we saw that in film," Rourke said. "But they're physical. They fly around. They're very well coached. They do what they do, and they do it very well.”
