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Elks sweep Stampeders with 23-18 win Saturday [Video]

Eugene Lewis caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Tre Ford with 1:09 remaining in the game to lead the Edmonton Elks to a 23-18 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.

Lewis also ran for a touchdown, as did backup quarterback Dakota Prukop for the Elks (6-11).

Edmonton has defeated Calgary (4-11-1) all three times the provincial rivals played each other this season.

The last time the Elks accomplished that feat was in 2002.

Boris Bede kicked a pair of singles for Edmonton, while punter Jake Julien also had one.

The Stamps built up a 5-0 lead in the first quarter thanks to a safety and a field goal by Rene Paredes before surrendering 17 straight points to the Elks.

Jalen Philpot then caught a touchdown pass from starting Calgary quarterback Matt …

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