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the other opening match, Team Austin
announced their championship
aspirations early, besting Team Eric
in a tight contest with a final score
of 18-13. The narrow margin hinted
at the fierce competition that would
define the rest of the day.

Round two saw the momentum
shift once again. Team Eric, eager
to rebound from their initial loss,
demonstrated their resilience by
overcoming Team Jake 19-13 in a
hard-fought battle. Meanwhile, Team
Matt regrouped effectively, securing
a convincing 19-6 win over Team
Austin, evening the playing field, Pro-Bowl MVP - Bruce Nichol
and keeping all teams in contention Photo Submitted
for the finals.
the win, and sparking an immediate
As the Pro-Bowl entered its celebration from Team Austin.
decisive third round, the stakes Beyond the thrilling team
were higher than ever. Team Austin victories, individual brilliance shone
showed remarkable composure,
throughout the tournament. Kyle
staging a crucial 19-14 victory over McIntyre earned the distinction DMPV - Eric Bowman Photo Submitted
Team Jake, effectively securing their
of Offensive Most Valuable
spot in the championship game. Player (OMVP), showcasing his
The final preliminary match was a exceptional playmaking ability and
true clash of titans, with Team Eric
scoring prowess. On the defensive
narrowly edging out Team Matt 19- side of the ball, Eric Bowman was
18, in a contest that came down to the
recognized as the Defensive Most
wire, earning them the other coveted Valuable Player (DMVP) for his
spot in the championship.
lockdown coverage and crucial stops.
The stage was set for an epic grand The ultimate individual honour of
finale, Team Austin versus Team the Pro-Bowl MVP was deservedly
Eric. The championship game lived bestowed upon Bruce Nichol, whose
up to every expectation, a back-and- stellar all-around performance
forth affair that showcased the best consistently impacted his team’s
of Cornwall’s flag football talent. success throughout the day.
Both teams traded scores, defensive The 2025 Pro-Bowl was a
stops, and thrilling plays, keeping
testament to the competitive spirit
spectators on the edge of their seats
until the very last whistle. With the and camaraderie that defines the
Cornwall Men’s Flag Football
score tied at the end of regulation,
League. Congratulations to Team
the tension was palpable as the game Longevity Acrylics Wildcat (red #16) Tyson Lafave being hunted
headed into overtime. In a dramatic Austin on their hard-earned down by Wilson Funeral Home Wildcat (blue #41) Braeden Keenan
conclusion, Team Austin emerged championship, and kudos to Team at the Joe St.Denis field. Longevity took the victory in a tight game
victorious, clinching the 2025 Pro- Eric, Team Matt, and Team Jake 20-16 to capture first place overall in the Spring Peewee divison.
Bowl championship with a thrilling for an outstanding display of skill Photo Submitted
21-20 triumph over Team Eric. The and sportsmanship throughout the
deciding play came down to a 2-point tournament. The league eagerly
conversion, where Colin Samuel anticipates another exciting season
made a spectacular catch, securing of flag football in Cornwall. OMVP - Kyle McIntyre Photo Submitted