EDMOND — Powered by a stellar first half and a commanding fourth-quarter finish, Rejoice Christian clinched its second state title and first back-to-back in school history with a 34–13 victory over Tonkawa in the Class A-I state championship Thursday night at Chad Richison Stadium.
The Eagles set the tone early when Alex Yorman returned the opening kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown, though the extra point was missed. Rejoice Christian quickly added another touchdown when Kamieon Compton-Nero connected with Zizi Okwufulueze for a 28-yard score, stretching the lead to 13–0 in the first quarter.
In the second, Noah Goodwin punched it in for a touchdown, extending the lead to 20–0. Tonkawa answered in the third, with Lucas Keith running it in for a score, though their extra point attempt failed, making it 20–6.
Rejoice Christian answered again in the fourth quarter. Compton-Nero connected with Okwufulueze once more for a touchdown to push the lead to 27–13. Finally, Goodwin capped the scoring with a rushing touchdown, and the Eagles sealed the deal at 34–13.
📊 Stat Box (Quick Leaders):
- Rejoice Christian Leaders: Kamieon Compton-Nero 8–17, 156 yds, 2 TD; 14 rush, 97 yds, 1 TD
- Rejoice Christian Leaders: Zizi Okwufulueze 3 rec, 85 yds, 2 TD; Noah Goodwin 23 rush, 92 yds, 2 TD
- Tonkawa Leaders: Lucas Keith 20 rush, 157 yds, 1 TD; Westyn Freeman 9 rush, 59 yds, 1 TD; Cason Johnson 11 rush, 40 yds
- Tonkawa Leaders: Kade Ditmore 2 rec, 27 yds, 1 TD
Rejoice Christian finished 13–1 and captured its second state title and first back-to-back championship in school history, while Tonkawa closed its season at 12–2, showing heart in a competitive performance but falling short in the end.
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