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OTTAWA — It didn’t take long for Lewis Ward to become one of the Ottawa Redblacks’ most dependable players.

The rookie kicker hit all five of his field goal attempts, including two 47-yard boots, in the Redblacks’ 29-25 victory over the visiting B.C. Lions last week.

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Through five games this season, Ward has gone 13-for-14 on field goals in an impressive debut to his CFL career.

“Having the game that I had last game gives me a bit more confidence,” the 25-year-old said Tuesday. “I hadn’t really been tested yet this year with the exception of last week with the two long ones so that gives me a small level of comfort, but we still have to stay focused moving forward.”

Ward has successfully kicked a 51-yard field goal in college with the University of Ottawa and once hit from 60 yards in practice with the Redblacks, but his goal is to remain consistent.

A relative unknown to his teammates to start the season, Ward has quickly earned their respect with his performance.