Ward breaks single-season consecutive field goal mark as Redblacks top Eskimos
OTTAWA — For a guy who wasn’t expected to make the team out of training camp, Lewis Ward has quickly become a fan favourite and a key member of the Ottawa Redblacks’ offence.
Ward set a single-season mark for consecutive field goals Saturday to help the Redblacks (8-5) defeat the Edmonton Eskimos (7-6) 28-15.
Ward had four field goals in the first half alone to break the previous benchmark of 32 straight set by Rene Parades in the 2016 season with the Calgary Stampeders. Ward finished the game with seven and has now connected on 37 straight.
“It’s a lot of fun being able to contribute to the team the way I have and, obviously, winning football games is the most important, so to be able to do this in front of the home crowd is pretty special,” said Ward, who is no stranger to the Ottawa Football scene, having spent five season with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and is the school’s all-time points leader.