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Rough Riders sweep Blue Bombers 25-12 in preseason tilt – Winnipeg Free Press

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REGINA — It may have only been a preseason game, but Saskatchewan's Corey Mays era started on a positive note Monday with a 25-12 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Hired as Roughriders head coach on November 30, 2023 after assistant coaching stints with the Calgary Stampedes and Toronto Argonauts, Mays used several starters in the first quarter, while the Bombers opted to keep most of their starters in Winnipeg.

Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris saw his first action for the Riders on July 15, 2023 after suffering a fractured tibial plateau in a 33-31 loss to the Stampeders. Harris played two series against the Bombers, completing seven of nine passes for 123 yards. His longest completion was Sean Bain Jr. for 65 yards.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Drew Wolitarsky (82) is tackled by Saskatchewan Roadriders defenders during the first half of CFL preseason football action, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Haywood Y
Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Drew Wolitarsky (82) is tackled by Saskatchewan Roadriders defenders during the first half of CFL preseason football action, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Haywood Y

Chris Streveler, in his second game for the Bombers, started at guard in place of Zach Collaros, who did not make the trip to Regina. Like Harris, Streveler played Winnipeg's first two series before giving way to Eric Barrier. Streveler was good on seven of eight pass attempts for 65 yards. He also showed he hasn't lost his running ability, gaining 25 yards on three carries.

Coming off two consecutive 6-12 seasons, the Riders got touchdowns from tailback Frankie Hickson on a one-yard run and slotback Aju Aju on a 38-yard reception. Thomas Bertrand-Houdon added a two-point conversion on a one-yard run. Kicker Brett Lauter hit field goals of 24, 38 and 41 yards. He also had two touchdowns of 53 and 48 yards.

Winnipeg's lone touchdown came with 2:22 left in the fourth quarter when Terry Wilson Kevens connected with Clercius for an eight-yard touchdown pass. The Bombers missed the ensuing two-point conversion.