A fresh face has been gracing the B.C. Lions害羞草研究所� highlight reels in recent weeks.

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害羞草研究所檚 37-23 victory over the league-leading Montreal Alouettes last Friday. The week before, he notched his first CFL touchdown in the Lions害羞草研究所� win over the Ottawa Redblacks.

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He害羞草研究所檒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害羞草研究所� 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害羞草研究所� staff with helping him prepare for any situation he might face. They害羞草研究所檝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.害羞草研究所檚 lineup is studded with stars like running back William Stanback 害羞草研究所� who has a CFL-high 938 rushing yards 害羞草研究所� and wide receiver Justin McInnis 害羞草研究所� who leads the league in both receiving yards (1,074) and receiving TDs (seven) 害羞草研究所� versatility has been a critical part of the team害羞草研究所檚 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害羞草研究所檛 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害羞草研究所檛 been easy for Toronto in recent years 害羞草研究所� since 2003, the club is 4-14 in road games against B.C.

CENTURION: B.C. defensive back Garry Peters is set to appear in his 100th consecutive game. The 32-year-old from Conyers, Ga., is a two-time CFL all-star who has amassed 381 defensive tackles, 19 special teams tackles and 16 interceptions over seven seasons. 害羞草研究所淛ust being on the field with the guys every day, running around, talking trash back and forth, it keeps me young,害羞草研究所� Peters said. 害羞草研究所淚t makes me feel good, and my body doesn害羞草研究所檛 really feel it. I害羞草研究所檝e been blessed to be able to play 100 straight.害羞草研究所�