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Continued from page 8 32-yard touchdown pass from Grant • Offensive Playoff MVP: Dan The Co-operators’ victory serves
Budweiser came back with to Chase Bingley, closing the score West, with four total touchdowns, as a fitting end to an action-packed
quarterback, Thor Grant, throwing to 20-14, Co-operators quickly three passing touchdowns, two field season, filled with exceptional
a 39-yard touchdown strike to reasserted control. Gearey snagged a goals, and ten extra points across the plays, seasoned rivalries, and
Austin Mackay off a fake field critical interception, setting himself playoffs. thrilling comebacks. As the team
goal play, narrowing Co-operators’ up for a 7-yard touchdown reception • Defensive Playoff MVP: Matt celebrates their championship
lead to 10-7. Yet Co-operators’ from the 61-year-old McGillis, Genier, who racked up five sacks in win, the Cornwall Men’s Flag
top-ranked defense maintained which effectively sealed the game. postseason play. Football League honours not only
relentless pressure, recording four West capped off the victory with the players’ accomplishments,
interceptions and two key turnovers one final interception, locking in • Overall Playoff MVP: Cameron but also the legacy of dedication,
on downs. One of the pivotal plays Co-operators’ 27-14 triumph. Gearey, with six touchdowns and sportsmanship, and community that
came from Ethan Adrian, who Co-operators’ offensive three interceptions throughout the defines each season.
delivered a crucial sack that kept coordinator, Jonny Campeau, playoffs. Picture from (Front) L-R - Pat
Budweiser’s Grant on the defensive celebrated his team’s performance, The championship day was capped Coristine, Jason Dennis, Derek
throughout the game. remarking, “You know it’s a good with the 2024 CMFFL Hall of Fame Thomas, Jonny Campeau, Zach
As the second half began, Co- day when you only have to punt induction ceremony. This year’s Rottier, Ethan Adrian (Standing)
operators kept up the heat. West once, and you have zero turnovers.” honorees celebrated two categories L-R - David Branchaud, Matt
connected with Gearey for an 18- The win also marked a milestone of inductees: Helmer, Alex Zarifi, Dan West
yard touchdown, further expanding for McGillis, who captured his 10th • Player Inductees: Jamie Carr
the lead to 17-7. With another championship over an incredible (Hype) & Shawn Filion (Jasmar) (Playoff Offence MVP), Steve
interception by Codie Brammall, 40-year career. McGillis, Colin Samuel, Codie
• Builder Inductees: Steve Brammall and Cam Gearey (Playoff
West added a 30-yard field goal, The playoff MVPs showcased the Primeau (Black) & Steve McMillan
pushing the score to 20-7. impressive depth of talent on Co- (Bayshore) MVP)
Though Budweiser rallied with a operators’ squad: