The 30th annual Metro Bowl which took place on November 29th at the Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto is already being heralded as one of the best high school football finals in recent memory. This championship game to determine football bragging rights for the Metro Toronto Area pitted Donald A. Wilson SS from Whitby in Durham Region against St. Andrew's College from Aurora in York Region. These two powerhouse football programs were ready and primed for a heavyweight tilt and the action did not disappoint the many screaming fans in attendance.

For the first time in the 30 year history of the Metro Bowl, the game went into overtime. Donald Wilson scored a touchdown on their opening drive in the extra frame, thanks to a marvelous pass and catch play between quarterback George Papadakos and Metro Bowl MVP Chivon Gallagher. St. Andrew's had a shot at extending the game. St. Andrew's quarterback Mark Sandell and receiver Jamal Kett, who were stalwarts for St. Andrews all game, connected on a third down play. But in shades of Friday Night Lights when the chains were brought out, St. Andrews was just a few inches short of the first down marker and the Donald Wilson celebration was on.

It was a valiant effort by St. Andrews College who were making their first Metro Bowl appearance, having previously won two Golden Horseshoe Bowls. For Donald Wilson it was sweet victory for their school that had tasted bitter defeat in the 2008 Metro Bowl final. Donald Wilson was a team laden with senior players who were simply not to be denied this time around. A special mention must be given to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) for organizing the Metro Bowl and the four other Ontario Bowl games played at the Rogers Centre earlier in the day. This football festival thoroughly entertained spectators throughout the day. All the student athletes from across the province are to be commended for their excellent seasons.