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Bombers unstoppable against visiting Lions, earn right to host western final

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers did what is almost unheard of in the Canadian Football League as they shutout their opponent on the score board.

The 45-0 victory enabled the Blue Bombers to secure first place in the West Division with three games remaining in the regular season. The win improved the Bombers record to 10-1.

After the first quarter of play Winnipeg was up 15-0. Both teams entered the dressing rooms at half-time with Winnipeg in a 16-0 lead. The Bombers showed their strength in the third quarter by extending their lead to 30-0. Winnipeg tacked on another 15 points in the fourth quarter, giving the home team a 45-0 victory.

Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros was unstoppable as he threw for three touchdowns and wen 16 for 20 with a total of 267 yards. He was also 80% with his throws with his furthest at 52 yards.

Receive Darvin Adams led the way for the Bombers with four receptions for a total of 93 yards.

The win against the Lions also means that Winnipeg will host its first Western Final since 1972 and third division final since 2001. The western Final will be held at IG Field on Dec. 5 at 3:30 p.m. CST.

 

Brook Joneshttps://selkirksettlertimes.ca
Brook Jones is the editor of the Selkirk Settler Times. Jones has 24 years of experience as a multimedia journalist.

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