The Redhawks ended the Lions' recent run with a 38-27 win in the regular season on Saturday, 10 October. The visitors took control early and never let the hosts back into it, finishing with an 11-point margin that reflected a comfortable evening. The result shifts the momentum for both sides at this stage of the campaign.
The Redhawks have been inconsistent recently, losing to the Argonauts 17-20 and the Salukis 20-34, but this performance showed they can raise the tempo when they need to. They worked a short corner in the opening period and found a way back into it after the Lions responded. By then, the visitors had already established the pattern that would define the game.
The Lions had looked dangerous against the Bears with a 14-48 result, yet they never got going against a Redhawks side that defended well. Three scores in the final period sealed the outcome, and the visitors extended their unbeaten run to three appearances. The hosts never recovered from losing their first quarter lead.
What stood out was the Redhawks' ability to change shape at the break and defend their advantage. The Lions' passing game never found its rhythm, and the visitors made them play from behind for most of the afternoon. The final scoreline tells only part of the story.
The Redhawks move into a stronger position in the standings, while the Lions need the points badly going forward. This was not a game of fine margins, but of sustained pressure and clinical finishing. The visitors showed they belong among the contenders.
