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OK Preps Extra
by Tulsa World
Tulsa World High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports. Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow his stories
Episodes
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Recapping a thrilling Tournament of Champions
In the first OK Preps Extra podcast of 2024, Barry and Patrick break down a thrilling Tournament of Champions and discuss the return of Antwain Jimmerson. Related Antwain Jimmerson ready to return `home' as East Central's football coach Edmond North defeats Owasso for TofC boys title; Metro...
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Recapping early signing from local prospects to in-state college classes
Who are the top area recruits who are still uncommitted? How important will February signing be for area athletes? Plus, TU's recruiting class collected local stars like Bixby's Brody Duffel as well as many top DFW area recruits. Juwan Lee, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss early signing...
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Who are the biggest recruits and where are they going?
The early signing period begins Wednesday when the majority of high school football players will sign with colleges. Today, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss the area's top talent, where they are planning to go and who's the best un-committed players and could there be any drama like last…
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A discussion on the approval of the high school transfer rule
Barry and Patrick agree that the OSSAA's ruling allowing a one-time transfer is an appropriate one for today's game. But, exactly how it will affect high school sports won't be known until the rule is implemented. Plus, Owasso makes good move naming Antonio Graham as Bill Blankenship's successor...
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The legacy and impact of Bill Blankenship
Barry Lewis shares his thoughts and insights on the retirement of a local coaching legend who is retiring after 40 seasons as a coach. Related Bill Blankenship retires as Owasso's coach, DC Antonio Graham promoted to head coach Bill Haisten: As the Rams did football really well, Bill Blankenship...
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The exhilaration and the heartbreaks: Recapping championship weekend
Bixby, Muskogee and Lincoln Christian captured state football titles over the weekend while Wagoner and Kiefer had heart-breaking ends to their seasons. Barry Lewis breaks down all the ups and downs. Related Lincoln Christian completes incredible comeback to win 3A title Bixby repeats, continues...
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It's Bixby-Jenks again, this time for 6AI state title
Several state titles are on the line this weekend, highlighted by the 6AI matchup of two powerhouses. Plus, a look at the 6AII championship between Stillwater and Muskogee, Wagoner looks to cap a perfect season in 4A and Lincoln Christian and OKC Heritage Hall battle for 3A title. Related High...
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Jenks-Union, Bixby-Owasso: Breaking down this week's best playoff games
The 6AI semifinals feature a pair of rematches among perennial powers and teams like Muskogee, Claremore, Wagoner, Lincoln Christian and Victory Christian look to keep their state-title dreams alive this weekend as high school playoffs continue. Related This week's top games This week's rankings...
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More playoff analysis, plus OSSAA looking into free transfers
Barry Lewis looks back at last week's playoff openers and previews another stellar week of matchups. Plus, a discussion about free transfers and a little love for the Canadian Football League. After a discussion Wednesday at its November meeting, the OSSAA board of directors is planning to survey...
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It's playoff time: The picks, the favorites and the sleepers
Barry Lewis breaks down the playoff bracket in classes 6A through 2A. Also, what did we learn from Bixby's Week 10 win over Jenks? Plus, a little about TU and Bedlam. Related This week's best game Stillwater moves on top of 6AII; Broken Arrow rejoins 6AI rankings Bixby's Blake Hogshooter, defense...
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Several blockbusters this week
Bixby at Jenks is the obvious headliner this week. But, Week 10 is filled with intrigue as a number of teams are jockeying for playoff positioning. For some, it's win or go home. Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince break it all down with a look at this week's best games. Related Bill Haisten: For the...
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The best game of the year, plus Edmond Santa Fe at Owasso
In this week's episode, Barry recounts a "wild" Bishop Kelley-Claremore game that was "thrilling until the very end." What and who stood out in that great game? Other topics this week: Barry breaks down this week's top game: Edmond Santa Fe at Owasso. Can Owasso stop ESF elite running back…
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Union passes a test, has another big one this week
In this week's episode, Barry Lewis breaks down Union's impressive win over Mustang with a freshman quarterback. Plus, a look at Union's matchup with Demarius Robinson and Edmond Santa Fe this week. Other topics this week: A preview of Claremore at Bishop Kelley. Claremore is undefeated, but…
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Is this Bixby's best team ever? Could be. Plus, struggles at Broken Arrow and more
In this week's episode, Barry Lewis explains why this could be Bixby's best-ever team, which is saying a lot. Plus, what's wrong with Bixby's opponent this week, Broken Arrow, who is 1-5 on the season. Other topics this week: Wagoner's Witt Edwards commits to Vanderbilt in a unique way in yet...
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Domination and upsets | Another eventful week of high school football
In this week's episode, Owasso easily defeats previously unbeaten Mustang, Westmoore surprises Jenks, Bishop Kelley hands Collinsville its first loss of the season and more. Plus, Barry breaks down this week's marquee game: Cushing at top-ranked Wagoner. And, finally, El Reno's Malachi Nicholson...
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Statement win for Union | Things we learned following Week 1 of district play
Union was impressive in its win over Owasso last week. It's looking like 6A, behind Bixby, will be the mad scramble we thought it was going to be. In this week's marquee matchup, Owasso hosts Mustang. Barry has mixed feelings about Mustang, despite its 4-0 record. It's unclear whether Rams impact...
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This week's blockbuster: Owasso at Union
Owasso at Union is this week's blockbuster matchup. The two teams played a classic six-overtime game last season in the 6AI semifinals. Barry Lewis expects another special matchup between the 2-1 teams and explains why it could come down to kicking. Other topics this week: Why Muskogee is the...
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Breaking down Jenks-Union, plus where's Danny Okoye going to college
In this week's episode, Barry and Patrick break down Jenks' win over Union in the Backyard Bowl. Barry explains how Jenks' performance against Owasso, even though it was a loss, was important in boosting the Trojans' confidence heading into the Union game. Plus, Barry offers an explanation to a...
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Jenks vs. Union, Broken Arrow vs. Owasso lead a blockbuster Week 2
Barry Lewis breaks down some of the marquee matchups of Week 2. No. 2 Union at No. 6 Jenks: These programs that have combined for 23 state titles since 1996. The teams have split the last two Backyard Bowls. Union quarterback Shaker Reisig and three other Union starters return to play at Allan...
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How will Owasso and Jenks rebound? Plus, Hank Puckett's 'incredibly impressive performance'
It's rare for the best game of the week to be between a pair of 0-1 teams. But such is the case for perineal 6A powers Jenks and Owasso, who sustained Week 0 losses and face each other Friday night in Owasso. Barry Lewis expects a close game this week as each school looks to avoid an 0-2 start....
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Morning after analysis: Bixby, Union impressive in openers
With a pounding defense and powerful running game, top-ranked Bixby surprised many with such a dominating performance over No. 3 Owasso. Union was impressive as well with a 49-7 win at Westmoore. Shaker Reisig threw for 322 yards and five touchdowns. Related Union dominates Westmoore on opening...
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Barry Lewis' picks for the 2023 season
That's what former Jenks coach Allan Trimble would say sometimes when he was asked in preseason how good his teams were. In this episode, Barry Lewis breaks down the potential of many teams and explains his picks for the 2023 season, which begins this week. In 6AI, Barry details why he picked the...
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Barry Lewis weighs in on two important OSSAA rulings
Barry Lewis weighs in on two important OSSAA rulings. One he likes, the other he doesn't. Hear him explain his reasoning. Plus, a glimpse into the Bixby football dynasty, which will be the cover story of this Sunday's 2023 High School Football Preview section. Related NOAH's Danny Okoye narrows...
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How Jenks stays elite and other 6AI intriguing preseason storylines
It is hard to stay at an elite level after a legendary coach like Allan Trimble retires, but the Jenks Trojans enter the 2023 with high expectations. Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss 6AI (Union among few programs with returning starting quarterback in Shaker Reisig) as preseason practices…
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Recapping the All-World Awards, plus a deserving honor for Allan Trimble
Another great night of honoring local high school athletes. Barry and Patrick discuss the banquet's highlights, including keynote speaker Felix Jones. Plus, one of the area's top basketball prospects, David Castillo, leaves the state and Allan Trimble set to enter the National High School Hall of...
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Barry Lewis ranks his all-time best performances he's witnessed covering high school football
Barry Lewis ranks his top-five best performances he's witnessed in his nearly 40 years of covering high school sports on a regular basis. Three running backs, one quarterback and a kicker made the list. Four of the performances came in 2004 or after and one occurred in 1986. Plus, Barry weighs in...
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With Bill Haisten, a discussion of the Tulsa area’s appetite for great high school football
The Tulsa World’s Bill Haisten and Barry Lewis take a look at the extraordinary high school football culture in the Tulsa area. Also: a quick review of LIV golf and a little Thunder talk. Related Click here to buy tickets to the 2023 All-World Awards banquet Bill Haisten: Pillars of strength in...
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Breaking down All-World and All-State boys and girls basketball honors
What factored into this season's All-World and All-State boys and girls basketball selections? Barry Lewis lists his factors and most difficult choices. Plus, the latest on spring postseasons. Related Click here to buy tickets to the 2023 All-World Awards banquet OSSAA surveys 6A-5A basketball...
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Reshaping basketball by adding districts is a good idea. But, who knows if it will ever happen.
Barry Lewis is very much in favor of basketball adding district play. A number of coaches agree while some feel the system is fine the way it is. Plus, Barry talks about the local players he's looking forward to seeing in Major League Baseball and Jenks hires away Hale's coach. Related Click here...
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Wake Forest commit Parker Friedrichsen talks all things basketball, playing high school golf with his brothers
With his high school basketball career over, the four-star recruit talks about what led him to commit to Wake Forest, which in-state school he liked, playing high school golf with his brothers, winning a national 3-point contest and being an elite shooter. Related Bixby's Parker Friedrichsen wins...
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Jenks’ Keith Riggs revisits the Trojans’ unforgettable, streak-ending victory at
This week’s guest is Jenks coach Keith Riggs. Riggs revisits all aspects of the unforgettably historic Jenks-Bixby football game, played on Nov. 3 and televised on ESPN. The Trojans prevailed 38-35, ending Bixby’s state-record winning streak at 58 games. Related Bill Haisten: With guts and a...
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Kirk Francis on a great high school career, meeting Kevin Wilson and landing at TU
The former star quarterback at Metro Christian reflects on a high school career that included big stats and lots of wins. How did another former Metro great help him grow? What was it like to get that first phone call from new TU coach Kevin Wilson? How did he deal with being under-recruited and...
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Remember the journey: Recapping the state basketball tournament
In this week's episode, Barry Lewis takes a look back at last week's high school state basketball tournament. What were the standout performances? What happened to some of the Tulsa-area teams? Who should we pay attention to next year? Related Tulsa World's 6A-2A girls all-state tournament teams,...
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Breaking down state for Broken Arrow, Memorial, Owasso, Edison, others
In this week's episode, Barry Lewis analyzes the state tournament being held this week, plus offers some thoughts on the new rules changes in Major League Baseball. Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify Related This week's state schedule 'Underrated' Tahlequah repels Hale rally,...
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Broken Arrow or Owasso? Union or BTW? Memorial or Hale? Edison or Holland Hall?
A lot of local teams are still in the high school basketball postseason. Barry and Patrick discuss 6A and 5A boys basketball's matchups, how coaches handle playing on back-to-back days and more. Plus, the girls will be continue their postseason Thursday. Barry recalls talking to Rhyian Mayberry's...
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The intrigue of this weekend's regionals
The potential of a Booker T.-Owasso matchup is full of interesting storylines. Plus, catching up on wrestling and swimming. Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify Related See the 2022-23 All-World football team Voting open in Mr. Inside/Outside and Ms. Inside/Outside contests...
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Exciting times for basketball
In this week's episode, Bixby proves it's more than Parker Friedrichsen in ending Owasso's winning streak and the Bixby girls are also impressive in their win over the Rams. Plus, Barry recaps the Super Bowl and offers additional insight into the All-World and All-State selection process.…
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Picking the area's best players. Barry Lewis explains the process
Barry Lewis discusses the selection process of All-World and All-State. Plus, he talks about the 10 players who are the All-World finalists for player of the year considerations. Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify Related See the 2022-23 All-World football team Nominate a…
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Potential Union-to-TU pipeline? Recapping signing day; basketball update
New Tulsa Golden Hurricane coach Kevin Wilson has been on Union’s campus four times since his hiring, and his first recruiting class has Union offensive lineman Bennett Ringleb, defensive back Devin Robinson and athlete Grayson Tempest. Did this Union-to-TU pipeline begin with Shamari Brooks…
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Micah Tease: Why Texas A&M is best place for former Booker T. star
The former Booker T. Washington star explains his decision to de-commit from Arkansas and sign with Texas A&M. More than football went into his decision. What was Jimbo Fisher's pitch to him? What was it like to tell Arkansas coaches he wasn't coming and what he expects his first year in College...
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Recapping midseason high school basketball tournaments
Barry Lewis talks standout high school basketball midseason tournament performances, including Catoosa's Titus Miller scoring 74 points in three games in the Port City Classic. How good are the Broken Arrow Tigers, led by Oklahoma State signee Connor Dow? Will Bixby, led by Notre Dame signee…
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The best Oklahoma high school football players Barry Lewis has covered
This summer, the Tulsa World will once again honor this year's top high school athletes at the annual All-World Awards. Football's finalist announcements will begin Feb. 11. In tribute to this, Barry Lewis names the top 10 Oklahoma high school football players he's "covered and seen" from the…
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Should UCO continue hosting state football title games? Should teams switch classes mid-season?
"It's the best setup that the OSSAA has had for its state championship games in the totality that they've really ever had." In this week's episode, Barry and Patrick discuss the future of UCO hosting state football championship games, as the OSSAA looks for a five-year deal for hosting. Should...
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Lots of local player interest from Power 5 schools
"A very good class of seniors in the Tulsa area this year for major college football." In this week's episode, Barry, Dean and Patrick preview early signing period, which begins Wednesday. Which players are they looking forward to watching the most at the college level? Related Bill Haisten: TU's...
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Surprises and standouts of 2022 high school football season
Sadly, the 2022 Oklahoma high school football season is over. In this week's episode, Barry, Dean and Patrick talk about the high points and memorable moments, plus breakout players who can have impacts next season. Plus, talking about the potential for shot clocks in Oklahoma high school...
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How good was Bixby this year?
Barry Lewis has seen a lot. In this week's episode, Barry talks about where the 2022 Bixby team ranks among the best ever in this area and why he thinks last year's Spartans team was a little better. Plus, Barry and Dean discuss Stillwater’s perfect season and Wagoner’s improbable state title in…
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State title games preview and picks
In this week's episode, Barry, Dean and Patrick discuss Owasso's amazing win over Union and what that might mean for the Rams in this week's title game. Plus, a preview of other state title games. Related This week's top games Barry Lewis: Owasso's Anthony Hills, J'Kharri Thomas develop into key...
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Sitting down with emerging star Jamarian Ficklin
In this week's bonus episode, Dean Ruhl sits down with Muskogee quarterback Jamarian Ficklin, who, while only a sophomore, has emerged this season as one of the area's top QBs. Ficklin shares where his love of football came from, explains his nickname "Byrd," the Roughers' impressive turnaround,...
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Another clash of the Titans
In this week's episode, Barry and Dean break down the Jenks-Bixby rematch, this week's marquee game. Also, a look at the other 6AI semifinal between undefeated Union and surging Owasso. Plus, a breakdown of the 5A matchup between Grove and Midwest City Carl Albert. Finally, a shoutout to our...
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Some great matchups this week as playoffs continue
Barry, Dean and Patrick break down the highlights of the first round of the playoffs, plus look ahead to this week's matchups. Related Barry Lewis: Football newcomer Cameron Sarey becomes `real weapon' for top-ranked Union This week's rankings This week's must-see game: Broken Arrow at Union Week...
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