Leone kicks game-winning field goal as B.C. Lions nip Toronto Argonauts 16-13
TORONTO — Richie Leone gave his critics and the Toronto Argonauts the boot Wednesday.
Leone converted all three field goals he attempted, including a 30-yard kick into a brisk wind as time expired to give the B.C. Lions an exciting 16-13 win over the Toronto Argonauts. That earned Leone the game ball and a measure of redemption as he’d made just 17-of-26 field goals (65.4 per cent) coming in.
“It (game ball) is something I’m going to treasure and remember for a while,” Leone said. “Coach (Wally Buono) challenged me this week, the guys challenged me this week because I have missed a couple of kicks.
“But at end of the day it was nice to have a win like this. If we’re going to have a couple more, then I’m going to need convert for this team.”