Edmonton began the scoring on its 2nd ownership midway through the opening quarter, a relief after being nothing for the very first time in 47 years recently when they fell 22-0 to the B.C. Lions. A 42-yard punt return by C.J. Sims introduced a drive that would be finished when Kevin Brown drawn in a Taylor Cornelius pass and dove into completion zone for a 13-yard goal.
The Argonauts reacted with a significant of their own on the next drive crafted by quarterback Chad Kelly, getting a three-yard hurrying significant from Ouellette.
The Elks rose back ahead early in the 2nd frame as Loucheiz Purifoy actioned in front of a Kelly pass and ran it back 27 lawns for the pick-six TD.
Toronto returned with a 42-yard basket by Boris Bede and included a punt single to near to 14-11.
The Argos rose ahead with simply over a minute to play in the very first half as Kelly shook off a sure sack and after that discovered a wide-open David Ungerer for a 44-yard goal toss.
Edmonton’s Dean Faithfull kicked an 18-yard basket to liquidate the 2nd quarter with Toronto up 18-17.
The Argonauts had the ability to extend their lead on a long drive to open the 2nd half, topped off by a two-yard TD run by Ouellette.
Ungerer likewise showed up huge on unique groups with an obstructed punt, ultimately resulting in a four-yard TD run by Ouellette.
The Elks tried a quarterback modification, however on the very first play Kai Locksley fumbled on his own 24, with Argo Robertson Daniel recuperating. Bede nailed a 16-yard basket to extend the Toronto cause 36-17.
Edmonton’s misfortune continued as Eugene Lewis was removed of the ball an action shy of completion zone with the Argos’ Daniel as soon as again getting credit for the turnover.
Toronto’s defence continued to shine, as Elks third-string QB Jarret Doege was selected off by Royce Metchie and returned 15 lawns into completion zone.
The Elks lastly returned on the board with less than 3 minutes to play in the 4th as a 72-yard return by Sims resulted in a two-yard pass from Doege to Vincent Forbes-Mombleau and a two-point transform by Doege.
Edmonton had the ability to include another emphasize reel play to the procedures with 6 seconds left as Doege got away pressure and through an enthusiastic pass upfield that bounced out of the hands of a protector to Forbes-Mombleau for an 84-yard goal play.
NOTES
Out with injuries for Edmonton were cornerback Ed Gaines, receiver Manny Arceneaux, offending lineman Cole Nelson and quarterback Tre Ford … Among those missing out on from the Toronto lineup were protective lineman Shawn Oakman, linebacker Henoc Muamba, pass receiver Markeith Ambles, receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr., offending lineman Dariusz Bladek and offending lineman Shane Richards.
SALUTING MUCH BETTER TIMES
The Elks acknowledged the 30th anniversary of their 1993 Grey Cup winning group with numerous gamers from that team in presence, consisting of Damon Allen, Willie Pless and Henry (Gizmo) Williams.
UP NEXT
Edmonton will play the Redblacks (0-2) in Ottawa on Friday in a fight of winless groups, while the Argonauts host the B.C. Lions (3-0) next Monday in a face-off of unbeaten groups.
This report by The Canadian Press was very first released June 25, 2023.
Shane Jones, The Canadian Press
