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Owosso loses season opener 47-6 to rival corunna The annual Corunna vs. Owosso game has grown to be one of the biggest rivalry games in the area.

Owosso is led by QB #16 Nathan Nicevski, WR #14 Drake Nover and RB #5 Andrew Convery.

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Cavaliers win 47-6 in the biggest rivalry game of the year Corunna got it’s first win of the season Friday, August 26th, taking out Owosso 47-6 The annual Corunna vs. Owosso game has grown to be one of the biggest rivalry games in the area.

Corunna finished 8-2 last year and they are well on their way to another playoff appearance with a strong team loaded with senior talent.

Corunna is led by RB #3 Dylan Briggs, #1 Ethan Quinn and QB #6 Jerod Fattal.

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