CAOn July 4, 2026, the B.C. Lions secured their first win of the CFL season with a 36-24 victory over the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks in Kelowna. James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Nathan Rourke completed over 300 passing yards. Zander Horvath scored two touchdowns, and Sean Whyte kicked three field goals. The Elks' Cody Fajardo threw three touchdown passes but also recorded three interceptions. The game featured high scoring and strong defensive plays, with the Lions' defense limiting Edmonton's star rusher Justin Rankin. The win marked a turnaround for the Lions after a loss to the Calgary Stampeders.
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