Owatonna offense opens the throttle, wins 5A title with 63-26 victory over Elk River

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Owatonna offense opens the throttle, wins 5A title with 63-26 victory over Elk River

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune, 11/25/17, 6:30PM CST

The Huskies' Jason Williamson scored six touchdowns and their defense slowed the Elks' vaunted offense enough to win the expected shootout.

Owatonna players celebrated on the field with the Class 5A trophy after defeating Elk River. (Click on photo to see more pictures) Photo: ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com

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