The Dewar Dragons left no doubt about their dominance Friday night, delivering a punishing 46-0 shutout against the Waurika Eagles in a non-district road game. With the scoreboard glowing and momentum squarely in their favor, the Dragons executed on all fronts – offense, defense and special teams – leaving Waurika stunned and scoreless before the game was halted by mercy rule early in the second half.

The Dragons roared to life in the first quarter, putting on a clinic in offensive efficiency and physicality. Behind an imposing offensive line and a balanced attack led by quarterback Peyton Kilhoffer and running back Braelin Lewis, Dewar found the end zone six times in the opening half.

Lewis gashed the Eagles’ defense for 216 rushing yards on just 12 carries, averaging a staggering 18 yards per attempt and scoring two touchdowns. Kilhoffer completed 60% of his passes for 104 yards and three touchdowns, showing poise in the pocket and vision downfield.

One of Kilhoffer’s favorite targets, JoJo Waters, had a night to remember. The junior wide receiver caught four passes for 53 yards and all three of Kilhoffer’s touchdown passes. Waters averaged 13.2 yards per catch and was named Player of the Game for his explosive performance.

The scoring summary from the first half included: • Two rushing touchdowns in the first quarter (one conversion good)

• Two more rushing touchdowns, including a breakaway run by Lewis in the second

• A touchdown pass from Kilhoffer to Waters

• A fumble recovery returned for a touchdown by the Dragons’ defense By halftime, the Dragons were comfortably ahead, 40-0.

After receiving the second-half kickoff, Dewar wasted no time adding another touchdown to the tally. Another hard-charging ground attack led to a rushing score in the opening minute of the third quarter, pushing the margin to 46-0.

Although the two-point attempt failed, the score was more than enough to trigger the OSSAA 45-point mercy rule, resulting in a running clock and a shortened game. Dewar’s coaching staff, led by Head Coach Matt Ross, took the opportunity to rotate in reserves and give valuable snaps to underclassmen.

While the offense stole the spotlight, Dewar’s defense quietly assembled a masterclass performance of their own.

Waurika was held to just 141 total yards – 73 rushing and 68 passing – and failed to convert on third downs, going 2-of-10 for the night. Dewar defenders repeatedly blew up plays in the backfield and blanketed receivers downfield.

Standout defensive efforts included:

• Bentley Thrall (#21): 6 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 defensive touchdown

• Wesley Sanford (#22): 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss

• Clark Hotema (#12): 4 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss Thrall’s pick-six in the second quarter was a defining moment, perfectly reading the quarterback and sprinting untouched into the end zone.

— Special teams makes quiet impact

Although not reflected in scoring plays, Dewar’s special teams quietly tipped the field in their favor all night long. Kicker Bentley Thrall consistently pinned Waurika deep in their own territory, while the coverage unit prevented any significant return yardage.

Dewar’s return game also provided strong starting field position, helping the offense capitalize on short fields throughout the first half.

— Game Summary

Category Dewar Waurika Final Score 46 0 Total Yards 360 141 Passing Yards 136 68 Rushing Yards 224 73 Third Down 0/2 2/10 Turnovers 0 1 Int -The Dragons (3-1) will now shift their focus to a much-anticipated matchup against the Seiling Wildcats (4-0) this Friday night at 7 p.m. Seiling comes off a dominant 54-6 win over Pioneer-Pleasant Vale, and the Wildcats are eager to avenge their 2021 playoff loss to Dewar, when the Dragons posted a jaw-dropping 86-52 victory.

Dewar rides into this clash with the momentum of eight straight home wins, averaging nearly 47 points per game during that stretch. With their offense clicking and their defense playing inspired football, the Dragons will look to extend that streak and cement their reputation as a top contender.

For Seiling, the matchup represents a chance to measure their high-powered offense against one of the state’s most disciplined defensive units.

Friday’s victory was more than just a win – it was a statement. The Dewar Dragons are firing on all cylinders, blending veteran leadership with bigplay potential on both sides of the ball. If Friday’s 46-0 dismantling of Waurika is any indication, the road to the playoffs will run through Dewar – and their opponents would be wise to take notice.