Canisius defeated Timon/St. Jude 28-20 in a hard fought battle to win the Msgr. Martin Championship and finish unbeaten for the first time in 36 years.
The Crusaders jumped to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and looked like they would dominate the Tigers, but Sr. LB Brad Wellenzohn intercepted a Tyler Mascio pass and returned it 45 yards to a TD. The Tigers scored again on an Adam DiMillo run and the first half ended 14-14. The Tigers' Tom Gioia missed a field goal as the first half ended.
Both teams had opportunities in the second half, but Qadree Ollison was the difference in the game by rushing for 195 yards and 3 TDs.
GAME MVPs:
Offense:
Qadree Ollison
Adam DiMillo
Defense:
Brad Wellenzohn
Michael Sharpe
Lineman of the Game:
Ryan Hunter, Canisius
Unsung Player:
Denzel Benton, Canisius
Sean Murphy, Timon/St. Jude