The St. Mary’s Mustangs’ undefeated championship season came to an end Friday afternoon in the CWOSSA senior football quarterfinal. Article content

Cambridge’s St. Benedict Saints proved too deep, too persistent and too talented in a 37-12 win at Victoria Park in Owen Sound. Article content Article content

“I respect any team that can win a championship, but I don’t fear anybody. It’s just, may the best man win,” said St. Mary’s quarterback Ryan Irwin after the game.

On a cold, grey, rainy day, the carcass of a half-charred grandstand provided the backdrop for the gruelling regional playoff game that was played through a steady mist.

The bright yellow jerseys of the Saints and the navy blue Mustangs’ kit were caked in mud after 48 minutes of action.

“We knew they were going to be

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