Lions win 33-30 over Stampeders in West semifinal after Whyte's walk-off field goal
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Sean Whyte kicked a 43-yard walk-off field goal and his B.C. Lions extended their season with a 33-30 victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the West Division semifinal on Saturday in Vancouver.
Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 223 yards, connecting on 16 of his 23 attempts, and contributed a rushing touchdown in the win.
Jeremiah Masoli added a one-yard major for B.C., Robert Carter Jr. sprinted 95 yards up the field for a touchdown off a kickoff return, and Whyte made four field goals for the Lions, including the winner.
Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. amassed 334 passing yards against his former team, making good on 23 of 33 attempts, including TD passes to Clark Barnes and Jalen Philpott. Quincy Vaughn added a rushing major for the Stamps and Rene Paredes kicked two field goals, including one for 50 yards.
The Lions will now face the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division final in Regina on Nov. 8.
Earlier Saturday, the Montreal Alouettes outlasted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a 42-33 victory in the East Division semifinal to secure a spot in the East final against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, also on Nov. 8.
The winners of the two division finals will battle at the Grey Cup in Winnipeg on Nov. 16.
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