The BC Lions secured a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 30, 2026, at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg.
Running back Zander Horvath was the offensive catalyst, rushing for 191 yards on 17 carries and scoring three touchdowns.
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His first score came on a one-yard run in the second quarter.
He then added touchdown runs of 58 and 35 yards in the final three minutes of the fourth quarter to seal the win.
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Rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter made a successful debut, contributing significantly with his legs.
He gained 160 rushing yards on 10 carries and completed 7 of 15 passes for 96 yards and one touchdown.
Salter's 25-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Jackson in the fourth quarter put BC ahead 20-19 before Horvath's late scores.
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Receiver Keon Hatcher added a two-point conversion catch, and kicker Sean Whyte converted field goals from 43 and 42 yards for the Lions (2-5).
Winnipeg's quarterback Dru Brown threw for 180 yards and a two-yard touchdown pass to Tim White, completing 18 of 21 attempts before leaving the game with an injury in the fourth quarter.
Kicker Sergio Castillo accounted for the rest of Winnipeg's scoring with four field goals (16, 12, 33, and 49 yards).
Running back Brady Oliveira rushed for 107 yards on 19 carries in the loss.
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The Blue Bombers (4-4) now enter a bye week, while the Lions return home to host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 8, 2026.
