Horvath tallies three TDs, Lions down Alouettes

SPORTS Horvath tallies three TDs, Lions down Alouettes By Gemma Karstens-Smith The Canadian Press Posted September 13, 2026 1:57 am 4 min read View image in full screen B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) runs the ball for a first down past Montreal Alouettes' Nate Beauchemin (23) during the first half of a CFL game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. DD LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE VANCOUVER – Zander Horvath drove in three touchdowns and the B.C. Lions held on for a 48-29 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. B.C. jumped out to a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter, only to see the visitors rally and get the game to within four points late in the first half. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke made good on 24 of his 33 attempts for 317 passing yards, connecting with Keon Hatcher Sr. for a second-quarter touchdown. The Canadian added 77 rushing yards and drove in a major of his own, while defensive lineman Casey Sayles also notched a TD for B.C. (7-6). Sean Whyte made a pair of field goals, including a 42-yard kick late in the game’s final minutes. Davis Alexander threw for 242 yards for the Alouettes (10-3), and found both Tyler Snead and Tyson Philpot in the end zone. He also registered an interception early in the second quarter. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Defensive tackle Mustafa Johnson added a Montreal major off a forced fumble and Jose Maltos Diaz chalked up three field goals. The result capped a home-and-home series that saw the Als take a 37-30 win in Montreal last week. The Alouettes came within inches of recording an early interception Saturday when Robert Kennedy III nearly picked off Rourke’s attempt to Jermaine Jackson on the goal line midway through the first quarter. Related Videos 4:50 CFL’s Labour Day Classic kicks off this weekend CFL’s Labour Day Classic kicks off this weekend Calgary Stampeders prepared for crucial Labour Day Weekend clash City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project Stampeder Jaylon Hutchings makes a Morning show appearance Touchdown Kelowna projects local business boost The Stamps kick off the first home game of the season that will see the Grey Cup in town in November Tickets for 113th Grey Cup in Calgary are now on sale University of Calgary pursues new…