Oscoda almost has a full, two-hand grip on the series.

But, on this night, it felt like it was up for grabs.

Oscoda prevailed in its War on the Shore rivalry with Tawas for the ninth straight year. But the spirit of the series appears alive and well after the game went down to the wire before the Owls celebrated a 20-14 victory.

Oscoda was able to hold up nine fingers -- and the News-Press Trophy -- to commemorate another battle won.

“Our defense once again came to play, setting the tone for the game,” Oscoda coach Mark Whitley said. “The offense did what it took to win a rivalry game.”

Oscoda (2-3, 1-2) snapped its three-game losing streak and broke into the Northern Michigan Football League Leaders Division win column. Furthermore, it extended its hold on its age-old rivalry with Ta

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