Tiger-Cats Triumph Over Elks Despite Lightning Delay

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats persevered despite a weather delay, showcasing their resilience in a hard-fought victory over the Edmonton Elks. Tim White's two touchdown catches were instrumental in the Tiger-Cats' 28-24 win on Saturday. The game was interrupted for over an hour due to lightning near the stadium.

The Tiger-Cats, now with a six-game winning streak, demonstrated their ability to overcome adversity. Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell highlighted the team's belief and determination, emphasizing their ability to find ways to win regardless of the circumstances. Mitchell also surpassed Doug Flutie in career CFL passing yards, moving into the top ten all-time.

Head coach Scott Milanovich praised Mitchell's performance, noting his decision-making and ability to make key plays. The Elks, on the other hand, continued to struggle, suffering their third consecutive loss.

The game saw a back-and-forth battle between the two teams. Hamilton started strong with a touchdown pass to Kiondre Smith. Edmonton responded with a touchdown run by Justin Rankin. Hamilton then scored again with a run by Greg Bell. The Elks answered with a touchdown by Cole Snyder. The first half ended with the score tied after Hamilton's defense stopped Edmonton on the goal line.

The Elks took the lead in the third quarter with a touchdown pass from Cody Fajardo to Rankin. Hamilton responded with another touchdown catch by White. The game was then delayed due to lightning. After the delay, Edmonton had a key play with a recovered punt leading to a field goal. Hamilton then took the lead with a touchdown pass to White. Edmonton had a late chance, but a dropped pass in the end zone sealed their fate.