The Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat Roughriders 38-22 are heading to their fifth-straight Grey Cup 110th.
— The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are heading to their fifth-straight Grey Cup.
Thanks to a massive night from receiver Kenny Lawler, who had three touchdowns and 177 yards on the night, Winnipeg defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 38-22 in the Western Final to punch their ticket to the 111th Grey Cup.
Zach Collaros threw four touchdown strikes, three to Lawler and another to Nic Demski, 301 yards, and no interceptions in his team’s win. Brady Oliveira also got in on the scoring with a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. Oliveira had 20 carries for 119 yards as well.
The defence got in on the action too, forcing three turnovers on downs and as a unit they held Trevor Harris to no passing touchdowns until very late in the fourth quarter. Harris finished completing just 56.8 per cent of his passes for 283 yards, the major score, and no interceptions.
Redha Kramdi led Bombers with nine defensive tackles and a sack while Willie Jefferson had a pair of knockdowns.
Samuel Emilus scored the late major while running back AJ Ouellette had a rushing touchdown earlier in the contest for the visiting team. Kian Schaffer-Baker led the Riders with 162 yards on 12 catches (17 targets). Brett Lauther was good on all three of his field goal attempts.
The Blue Bombers (12-7) will face off against the Toronto Argonauts (12-8) in the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST from BC Place in Vancouver.
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