REGINA — With first place in their pockets, the Saskatchewan Roughriders remain focused on the ultimate prize.

The Riders clinched top spot in the CFL’s West Division on Friday with a 27-19 victory over the Toronto Argonauts. The victory improved Saskatchewan’s record to 12-4 and the first-place finish means the Riders will host the West Division final in Regina on Nov. 8. The Argos, who were eliminated from the post-season picture last week, dropped to 5-12.

The Argos, who will finish their regular season on Oct. 18 in Calgary against the Stampeders, gave the Riders almost more than they could handle on Friday night.

The game’s outcome was still uncertain as the fourth quarter was winding down. Following an unsuccessful third-down gamble by the Argos on the Saskatchewan 25-yard line,

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