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Midway through his second CFL campaign, wide receiver Ayden Eberhardt has contributed touchdowns in two consecutive games.

The 26-year-old wide receiver from Loveland, Colo., was the lone B.C. player to reel in a passing major in his team含羞草研究社檚 37-23 victory over the league-leading Montreal Alouettes last Friday. The week before, he notched his first CFL touchdown in the Lions含羞草研究社� win over the Ottawa Redblacks.

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He含羞草研究社檒l look to add to the tally Friday when the Leos (7-6) host the Toronto Argonauts.

Eberhardt signed with B.C. as a free agent in January 2023 and spent much of last season on the practice squad before cementing a role on the roster this year.

The six-foot-two, 195-pound University of Wyoming product has earned more opportunities in his second season, said Lions含羞草研究社� head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell.

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The fact that Eberhardt can play virtually every receiving position helps.

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Eberhardt credited his teammates, coaches and the rest of the Lions含羞草研究社� staff with helping him prepare for any situation he might face. They含羞草研究社檝e all spent time teaching him the ins and outs of the Canadian game, or go over the playbook and run routes after practice, he said.

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While B.C.含羞草研究社檚 lineup is studded with stars like running back William Stanback 含羞草研究社� who has a CFL-high 938 rushing yards 含羞草研究社� and wide receiver Justin McInnis 含羞草研究社� who leads the league in both receiving yards (1,074) and receiving TDs (seven) 含羞草研究社� versatility has been a critical part of the team含羞草研究社檚 back-to-back wins.

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Even with a talented lineup, the Lions face a tough test against an eager Argos side.

Toronto lost its second straight game Saturday when it dropped a 41-27 decision to Ottawa.

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The two sides have already met once this season when the Argos handed the Lions a 35-27 loss in Toronto back on June 9.

A win on Friday would vault B.C. to the top of the West Division standings, over the 7-6 Winnipeg Blue Bombers who are on a bye week.

Collecting that victory isn含羞草研究社檛 assured, though, even with Toronto coming in on a two-game skid, Campbell said.

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TORONTO ARGONAUTS (6-6) AT B.C. LIONS (7-6)

Friday, B.C. Place

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: The Lions boast a 4-1 home record this season, including a 38-12 victory over the Redblacks at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, B.C., on Aug. 31. The Argos have struggled outside of BMO Field and hold a 1-5 away record. Trips to the West Coast haven含羞草研究社檛 been easy for Toronto in recent years 含羞草研究社� since 2003, the club is 4-14 in road games against B.C.

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