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91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTulsa World High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.
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Recapping a thrilling Tournament of Champions
January 04, 2024 18:26 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 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 Christian, Weatherford, Dale show gold-ball form | Barry Lewis' four takeaways Owasso's Jalen Montonati explodes for 40 in thriller over Dale in TofC semifinal classic, sets up t...
Recapping early signing from local prospects to in-state college classes
December 21, 2023 18:41 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MBWho 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 period, which began Wednesday. Related Early Signing Period 2023: Complete coverage of OU, OSU and TU, local high schools Bill Haisten: Kevin Wilson savors an old-fashioned recru...
Who are the biggest recruits and where are they going?
December 18, 2023 22:45 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThe 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 year when local star Micah Tease flipped from Arkansas to Texas A&M. Related Bixby offensive lineman Brody Duffel commits to Tulsa A football season to remember: Barry Lewis' be...
A discussion on the approval of the high school transfer rule
December 14, 2023 20:54 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBBarry 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 The amazing life of Tulsa historian Wayne McCombs A loaded TofC field features star players, teams Parker Friedrichsen making early impact at Wake Forest Related Bill Ha...
The legacy and impact of Bill Blankenship
December 07, 2023 20:12 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBBarry 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 retooled Owasso’s identity 'Pressure' doesn't faze new Owasso head coach Antonio Graham The Owasso transition began when Bill Blankenship relinquished play-calling Bixby an...
The exhilaration and the heartbreaks: Recapping championship weekend
December 04, 2023 22:47 - 44 minutes - 39.7 MBBixby, 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 historic run with 6AI state championship Bill Haisten: Bixby caps best six-year run in state history Xavier Robinson, other OU commits star in Carl Albert's 5A state title w...
It's Bixby-Jenks again, this time for 6AI state title
November 28, 2023 22:58 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBSeveral 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 school football: Complete playoff glance Week 14's must-see game: Bixby (12-0) vs. Jenks (8-4) Muskogee headed to first state championship since 1986 after semifinals thriller ...
Jenks-Union, Bixby-Owasso: Breaking down this week's best playoff games
November 21, 2023 18:58 - 22 minutes - 20 MBThe 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 This week's schedule Bill Haisten: The 'refreshing' return of the state's top QB – Union's Shaker Reisig Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter...
More playoff analysis, plus OSSAA looking into free transfers
November 13, 2023 22:30 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MBBarry 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 its members on whether to allow students one free transfer that would not require sitting out a year to become eligible for athletics unless they moved their residence. Relate...
It's playoff time: The picks, the favorites and the sleepers
November 06, 2023 22:57 - 41 minutes - 37 MBBarry 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 lead comeback at Jenks | Barry Lewis' five takeaways Bill Haisten: Why not just throw it to Blake Hogshooter? Bixby does and succeeds Contact us High School Sports Editor...
Several blockbusters this week
October 31, 2023 19:29 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBBixby 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 Owasso Rams and QB Knox Dyson, a 509-yard home run Sapulpa joins 5A rankings while Kelley, Claremore, Collinsville move up This week's schedule Breaking down this week's b...
The best game of the year, plus Edmond Santa Fe at Owasso
October 24, 2023 15:02 - 24 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 Demarius Robinson, who is on pace for a 2,000-yard season? Union was able to somewhat contain Robinson. Can Owasso do the same? Jenks plays a struggling Broken Arrow team. Could th...
Union passes a test, has another big one this week
October 17, 2023 17:27 - 33 minutes - 30 MBIn 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 Kelley is tough at home. Barry explains how Coweta made its way into the 5A rankings Looking back at Booker T. Washington's undefeated 1973 team and Barry's personal connection...
Is this Bixby's best team ever? Could be. Plus, struggles at Broken Arrow and more
October 10, 2023 02:52 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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 another example of why players like playing for Dale Condict. Barry Lewis picks his first-half offensive and defensive MVPs Breaking down this week's top game, Mustang at Union...
Domination and upsets | Another eventful week of high school football
October 02, 2023 21:41 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 breaks state record for most rushing yards in a single game. Related El Reno's Malachi Nicholson sets state rushing record Major shakeup in Class 6AI rankings after Jenks' u...
Statement win for Union | Things we learned following Week 1 of district play
September 27, 2023 13:03 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBUnion 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 receiver Deuce Chalk will play as the Rams look to avoid falling below .500 on the season. Plus, it's another week of solid matchups, including Holland Hall at Verdigris, Col...
This week's blockbuster: Owasso at Union
September 19, 2023 19:41 - 17 minutes - 15.3 MBOwasso 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 favorite this week over Sand Springs Shout-out to Rejoice Christian QB Camden Ryan Wagoner safety Anthony Coleman continues to impress NOAH's Danny Okoye to commit this week ...
Breaking down Jenks-Union, plus where's Danny Okoye going to college
September 12, 2023 15:22 - 28 minutes - 24.8 MBIn 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 reader's question about his weekly rankings. Also, Patrick discusses where he thinks Danny Okoye will go to college. The NOAH standout announced that he'll pick a college on Se...
Jenks vs. Union, Broken Arrow vs. Owasso lead a blockbuster Week 2
September 05, 2023 20:07 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBBarry 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 Trimble Stadium for the first time since moving from Jenks. 6AI: No. 7 Broken Arrow at No. 4 Owasso: This one has the potential to be a thriller similar to Owasso’s 27-26 win las...
How will Owasso and Jenks rebound? Plus, Hank Puckett's 'incredibly impressive performance'
August 29, 2023 21:50 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBIt'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. Other topic that Barry and Patrick discuss: Barry talks about how impressed he was with Bixby linebacker Hank ...
Morning after analysis: Bixby, Union impressive in openers
August 25, 2023 17:06 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBWith 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 night Bill Haisten: A 42-16 reminder that Bixby still is the gold standard in Class 6AI How Loren Montgomery built a football powerhouse at Bixby Bixby blows out Owasso in...
Barry Lewis' picks for the 2023 season
August 21, 2023 22:02 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBThat'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 teams this way: Bixby, Union, Owasso and Jenks. Barry also offers his thoughts on other classes where Muskogee is poised to win its first state title in many years and loade...
Barry Lewis weighs in on two important OSSAA rulings
August 15, 2023 17:47 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBBarry 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 college choices to OU, five others Broken Arrow looks to make early statement; OSU, TU, others offer Hale tackle Javion Antai The best high school football players around Tul...
How Jenks stays elite and other 6AI intriguing preseason storylines
August 08, 2023 11:58 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBIt 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 are underway. Reminders: All-World Preseason Football Contest voting ends 3 p.m. Tuesday, and the Tulsa World's special section previewing the high school football season will pub...
Recapping the All-World Awards, plus a deserving honor for Allan Trimble
June 30, 2023 17:58 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBAnother 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 Fame posthumously. Related Bill Haisten: All-World winner Stailee Heard’s final 8.2 seconds of Sapulpa greatness Bill Haisten: From every chapter of Allan Trimble’s life, lov...
Barry Lewis ranks his all-time best performances he's witnessed covering high school football
June 13, 2023 23:47 - 33 minutes - 30 MBBarry 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 on the LIV/PGA merger and Oral Roberts University making the College World Series. Related Metro's Kirk Francis has amazing day in 2022 state-title game loss to OKC Heritage ...
With Bill Haisten, a discussion of the Tulsa area’s appetite for great high school football
May 26, 2023 15:19 - 36 minutes - 32.4 MBThe 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 Owasso — Blake Cherry, Ryker Haff and the O-line Collinsville 'out for blood' after last year's early playoff exit Bill Haisten: Recovering and reloading – Union should conte...
Breaking down All-World and All-State boys and girls basketball honors
May 08, 2023 20:28 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBWhat 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 coaches on moving to a district format Catch up on all the All-World teams in fall and winter sports All-State girls basketball: The state's best players and teams, plus ex...
Reshaping basketball by adding districts is a good idea. But, who knows if it will ever happen.
April 18, 2023 03:45 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MBBarry 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 to buy tickets to the 2023 All-World Awards banquet OSSAA surveys 6A-5A basketball coaches on moving to a district format Barry Lewis: `Awesome' MLB debut for Verdigris' Pey...
Wake Forest commit Parker Friedrichsen talks all things basketball, playing high school golf with his brothers
April 10, 2023 20:59 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBWith 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 national 3-Point contest during Final Four weekend With Wake Forest coaches in attendance, Bixby's Parker Friedrichsen reaches scoring milestone on career-high 51 points Bi...
Jenks’ Keith Riggs revisits the Trojans’ unforgettable, streak-ending victory at
April 06, 2023 14:25 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MBThis 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 357-yard run game, Jenks shocks Bixby and ends the streak Jenks ends Bixby's 58-game winning streak behind Jaiden Carroll, Ike Owens Bill Haisten: Jenks' recovery leads to the O...
Kirk Francis on a great high school career, meeting Kevin Wilson and landing at TU
March 28, 2023 19:05 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBThe 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 what's his goal at TU this year? Related Metro Christian quarterback Kirk Francis commits to TU Bill Haisten: The Kirk Francis situation – a brilliant QB and an overlooked rec...
Remember the journey: Recapping the state basketball tournament
March 16, 2023 01:42 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn 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, MVPs, scoring leaders Tulsa World's 6A-2A boys all-state tournament teams, MVPs, scoring leaders Stailee Heard's late basket lifts Sapulpa past Holland Hall in classic 5A gi...
Breaking down state for Broken Arrow, Memorial, Owasso, Edison, others
March 06, 2023 23:21 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MBIn 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, reaches 5A boys state tournament; Edison advances with win over Grove Bill Haisten: Connor Dow responds like a Big 12 recruit as Broken Arrow advances Nominate a winter spo...
Broken Arrow or Owasso? Union or BTW? Memorial or Hale? Edison or Holland Hall?
February 27, 2023 21:05 - 20 minutes - 18 MBA 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 dad, Lee Mayberry, many years ago when he was also a sophomore standout. Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Owasso's victory over BTW caps rough n...
The intrigue of this weekend's regionals
February 20, 2023 23:21 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBThe 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 Nominate a winter sports Bill Knight Automotive Athlete of the Week: [email protected] Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his...
Exciting times for basketball
February 13, 2023 23:27 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MBIn 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. Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify Related See the 2022-23 All-World football team See the 2022-23 All-State football team 2022 All-State football: Barry Lewis ...
Picking the area's best players. Barry Lewis explains the process
February 11, 2023 06:47 - 28 minutes - 25.4 MBBarry 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 winter sports Bill Knight Automotive Athlete of the Week: [email protected] Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories R...
Potential Union-to-TU pipeline? Recapping signing day; basketball update
February 06, 2023 21:33 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBNew 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 under the previous coaching staff? Barry Lewis also talks about other locals that committed on National Signing Day, plus an update on high school basketball --- key matchups got wip...
Micah Tease: Why Texas A&M is best place for former Booker T. star
January 30, 2023 20:22 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MBThe 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 Station to look like. Nominate a winter sports Bill Knight Automotive Athlete of the Week: [email protected] Related Bixby's Parker Friedrichsen receives release fr...
Recapping midseason high school basketball tournaments
January 23, 2023 21:07 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBBarry 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 Parker Friedrichsen, challenge in 6A? Plus, updates on signing day; 2022 All-World football honors and more. Nominate a winter sports Bill Knight Automotive Athlete of the Week: ...
The best Oklahoma high school football players Barry Lewis has covered
January 18, 2023 14:29 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBThis 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 past several decades. Nominate a winter sports Bill Knight Automotive Athlete of the Week: E-mail nominees to: [email protected] (basketball) and john.tranchina@tulsaworl...
Should UCO continue hosting state football title games? Should teams switch classes mid-season?
January 10, 2023 19:37 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MB"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 there be an exception if two Tulsa-area teams make the state championship to have a closer host? How do 6AI coaches feel about the Edmond site? Plus, an update on high school baske...
Lots of local player interest from Power 5 schools
December 20, 2022 14:24 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MB"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 local movement starts to really roll with two Union commits BTW's Micah Tease decommits from Arkansas, will still sign Wednesday Heritage Hall takes advantage of Metro Chris...
Surprises and standouts of 2022 high school football season
December 13, 2022 17:18 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MBSadly, 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 basketball. Related Bill Haisten: The Bixby-Owasso showdown — a beautiful gift on opening night Bill Haisten: With guts and a 357-yard run game, Jenks shocks Bixby and ends the strea...
How good was Bixby this year?
December 06, 2022 14:21 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBBarry 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 4A and an amazing performance by Kirk Francis in a losing effort in the 2A finals. Related Bixby's Cale Fugate receives top 6AI-1 defensive award, but state champion Spartans s...
State title games preview and picks
November 29, 2022 01:12 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MBIn 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 playmakers Fantastic finish: Owasso 50, Union 47, 6 OTs Week 14's must-see game: Bixby vs. Owasso Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follo...
Sitting down with emerging star Jamarian Ficklin
November 25, 2022 17:22 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MBIn 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, his relationship with head coach Travis Hill and more. Related Meet Jamarian Ficklin, an avid film junkie becoming the next great QB in Oklahoma This week's schedule Individu...
Another clash of the Titans
November 22, 2022 00:05 - 26 minutes - 23.6 MBIn 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 student picker, Ella Drake of Regent Prep. Related This week's schedule Individual area state leaders This week's top games Barry Lewis: Hominy ready to resume Thanksgiving trad...
Some great matchups this week as playoffs continue
November 14, 2022 23:19 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBBarry, 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 11 scores This week's schedule Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories High School Sports Writer Dean Ruhl: Email | Twitt...