Dewar and Laverne collide at 7 p.m. Thursday at Chad Richison Stadium for the Class B-I state championship, a rematch of last year’s title game and a meeting between two programs that have traded dominance over the past half-decade.
Dewar enters 11–2 and operating at a championship pace on both sides of the ball. The Dragons have totaled 4,698 yards of offense across 13 games — 361.4 per night — split between 2,623 rushing and 2,075 passing, and have punched in 81 touchdowns this season. Their defense has allowed just 2,184 yards, forced 19 turnovers, and held opponents to roughly 12.8 points per game, tightening even further during a dominant postseason run.
Laverne arrives at 10–2 riding one of the hottest closing stretches in Class B. The Tigers have won nine straight, including three consecutive shutouts, and are allowing just over 12 points per game for the season. Their semifinal performance — a 48–0 throttling of Pond Creek-Hunter — reinforced the identity that carried them to titles in 2021 and 2022: elite defensive structure, turnover creation, and timely vertical shots.
Momentum early may hinge on Dewar’s balance. Junior quarterback Peyton Kilhoffer enters with nearly 1,800 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and only two interceptions, plus almost 600 rushing yards and 13 more scores on the ground. Senior running back Braelin Lewis is averaging more than 12 yards per carry with over 1,300 yards and 20 touchdowns, while receiver Joseph Moore Jr. offers a true two-way star — 872 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns, and more than 100 tackles with forced turnovers on defense.
Laverne answers with physicality and explosive playmaking. Senior Trex Carnagey has delivered around 40 catches for more than 900 yards and 13 touchdowns, using his frame and timing to win downfield matchups. Defensively, players like Kade Nichols and Luis Rodriguez anchor a secondary that has sparked the Tigers’ late-season surge, including multiple takeaways in the semifinal.
Last year’s meeting saw Dewar roll to a 44–12 win, but Laverne’s growth since a 2–2 start has reshaped the rematch. The Tigers have allowed just 18 points total during their current three-game shutout streak, while Dewar has leaned on its depth and balance to outscore playoff opponents behind a veteran offensive front.
The script is straightforward: if Dewar turns this into a track meet, their three-headed attack of Kilhoffer, Lewis and Moore can overwhelm even elite defenses. If Laverne keeps the game in the low 30s or below, their physical front and opportunistic secondary give them a real chance to flip last year’s result.
Under the lights in Edmond, one of Class B’s modern powers will hoist another gold ball.
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