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91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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It's playoff time. Here are our playoff picks
November 08, 2022 00:02 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBBarry Lewis and Dean Ruhl select state title winners in classes 6A through 2A. Dean and Barry pick their favorites, the contenders, the sleepers and who should be on upset watch as playoffs begin Friday. Related Complete Week 10 coverage This week's rankings Lincoln Christian ready for another deep playoff run This week's playoff pairings Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories High School Sports Writer Dean Ruhl: Em...
Todd Drummond on faith, family and football
November 04, 2022 22:06 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBPawhuska senior quarterback Todd Drummond talks about the impact Andrew Luck had on him, his famous mom and her cooking, growing up on TV and why committing to South Dakota was a no-brainer. Related ‘It was sinking quick’: The story behind Bixby’s Brody Duffel and Joey Toma’s heroics to save a life Sidelined by injury, Ty Walls became the silent leader for Jenks All-World weekly rankings Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his...
Oklahoma high school football on a national stage this week
November 01, 2022 17:13 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBA nationally-televised game leads the slate of Week 10 matchups in Jenks-Bixby. Barry Lewis, Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk about the keys to this game, from college recruiting potential to needing to minimize mistakes; plus previewing Stillwater-Muskogee; which teams really need a win this week and more. Related Week 10’s must-see game of the week: Jenks (7-2) at Bixby (9-0) High school football district playoff scenarios at a glance District titles at stake in W...
About as good as it gets
October 25, 2022 17:39 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week's topics: The amazing Emmanuel Crawford. Is Grove under-rated even after a big win? Muskogee continues to impress with young QBs and are the Roughers under-rated? Which teams have big Week 9 games. Barry Lewis, Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince discuss. Related Grove sheds underdog role, ends Collinsville's winning streak at 21 From Ghana to Grove: Emmanuel Crawford was sold into slavery as a child. Now, he's thriving in sports and in the classroom in Oklahoma ...
Gage Gundy on the unfairness of transfers, not being fired up about NIL and watching film with his famous dad
October 19, 2022 23:03 - 18 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this bonus edition of the OK Preps Extra podcast, Dean Ruhl talks with the Stillwater senior quarterback about a variety of topics, including his thoughts that kids in the Tulsa area transfer too much, his thoughts on NIL as well as what it's like to have Mike Gundy for a dad. Related High school football: Week 8 schedule Bill Haisten: In Bixby, a commitment to basics and amazing results Grove-Collinsville, Muskogee-BTW, Kiefer-Beggs highlight Week 8's matchups ...
Should we just give Bixby the state title now?
October 17, 2022 23:07 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Spartans have no doubt been dominant, but Union might have something to say about that. Plus, Dean and Barry break down their top games this week: Grove at Collinsville and Muskogee at Booker T. Washington. Also, Rejoice Christian offense comes up big without its star quarterback. Related High school football: Week 8 schedule Bill Haisten: In Bixby, a commitment to basics and amazing results Grove-Collinsville, Muskogee-BTW, Kiefer-Beggs highlight Week 8's matchu...
Is NIL a good idea for high school athletes?
October 10, 2022 22:34 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBIt's here regardless. Barry and Dean have opposing views. Plus, Booker T. finds its offense, concerns at Jenks and Union and Mustang in a marquee 6AI matchup. Related Week 7 rankings Week 7 schedule This week's must-see game Mason Ford helps Coweta vault to No. 1 in 5A rankings Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories High School Sports Writer Dean Ruhl: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Regional Digital Editor P...
Should there be a mercy rule in the large classes?
October 04, 2022 16:11 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBBixby won by 80 points last week. Stillwater won by 85 the week before. A discussion about mercy rules and the running clock. Plus, Barry and Dean pick their first-half MVPs and well as look ahead to another week of intriguing matchups. Related Cleveland won't play football game at McLain following shooting Fantastic finish: McAlester 34, Del City 33 Week 6’s must-see game: Wagoner (3-2) at Cushing (5-0) Meet Solomon Morton, Rejoice Christian's under-the-radar scori...
Meet Micah Tease: Mature, thoughtful, engaging and sometimes funny
September 29, 2022 19:53 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBOne of the area's top recruits has an interesting conversation with Dean Ruhl in this bonus edition of the OK Preps Extra podcast. Why did he pick Arkansas? Why didn't he pick USC or Notre Dame? What are his thoughts on NIL? Tease also talks about why he remains loyal to Booker T. Washington while some other high profile athletes have left for other schools. Related Week 5 top games Micah Tease No. 2 in All-World rankings Must-see game: Stillwater at Booker T. Washin...
OK Preps Extra podcast: More interesting than we thought
September 26, 2022 21:45 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this week's episode, Barry Lewis and Dean Ruhl break down 3A, a class we knew was stacked, but it's proving to be even better. Dean shares his thoughts on Muskogee's Jamarian Ficklin, a "star in the making." Dean and Barry disagree on the week's best game. Appears as if a shot clock in high school basketball is going to happen. Is that a good idea? And, finally, Barry and Dean -- two big baseball fans -- share their thoughts on the latest rule changes. Related This ...
I always knew I'd be the guy throwing it. Meet Austin Havens
September 22, 2022 17:40 - 21 minutes - 19 MBIn this bonus episode of the high school podcast, Dean Ruhl talks to the Bixby QB about his dreams, his recruitment, growing up around football and being a Tom Brady fan and more. Related NOAH's Daniel Okoye, enamored with strength training, has become a Division I darling Metro Christian QB Kirk Francis debuts in All-World rankings Week 4's top games include longtime rivalries like Union-Owasso and Muskogee-Sand Springs This week's games Contact us High School Sp...
Games really start counting
September 19, 2022 22:06 - 19 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this week's episode, Barry Lewis and Dean Ruhl reveal their surprise 3-0 teams. Rogers has impressed Barry. Dean is very impressed with Reese Roller and Verdigris. Dean and Barry also talk about which player has stood out so far this season. Related Verdigris routs Beggs in 40-6 win, Demons honor former running back with field dedication This week's rankings All-World QBs shine in Week 3 This week's games Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email ...
OK Preps Extra podcast: Is Union that much better than Jenks
September 12, 2022 21:57 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MBPlus, Travis Hill's Muskogee squad a surprise at 3-0 and what's up with Broken Arrow being 0-3? Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss. Related Next All-World QB candidates: Coweta's Carson Laverty, Bixby's Connor Kirby, Muskogee's Jamarian Ficklin Wagoner-Grove rematch highlights Week 3's top games; 3A powers visit Arkansas High school rankings: Rejoice Christian moves up to No. 2 after winning 2A showdown over Beggs Barry Lewis: Union playmaker Jino Boyd follows N...
Week 2 rivalries led by Jenks-Union and QB factor
September 08, 2022 19:10 - 24 minutes - 21.3 MBAs the Backyard Bowl between Jenks and Union is nearly here, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince talk about Bill Haisten's column today that discussed the reason why quarterback Shaker Reisig moved from the Trojans to the Redhawks. Lewis and Prince also break down the rivalry and other top Week 2 games. Plus, Booker T. Washington and Holland Hall's slow starts to the season. Related content: Bill Haisten: From Shaker Reisig's dad, insight on the move that rocked a rivalry ...
Biggest Week 0 takeaways in Oklahoma high school football
August 29, 2022 19:11 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MBBarry Lewis shares his biggest takeaways from Week 0 games as the 2022 high school football season is underway. Big statements from Bixby (over Owasso), Coweta (over MWC Carl Albert) and Lincoln Christian (over Holland Hall). Plus, a look ahead to Week 1's top games. Related content: Voting ends 10 a.m. Tuesday: Click here to vote for the Bill Knight Automotive high school football player of the week for Week 0 Barry Lewis: Lincoln Christian QB Luke Milligan learns fr...
Deeper dive into 6AI, 6AII, 3A high school football
August 24, 2022 13:38 - 21 minutes - 19.1 MBBarry Lewis breaks down the preseason high school football team rankings with Patrick Prince in this week's episode. Why is Jenks No. 1 over Owasso and Bixby in 6AI? Why Booker T. Washington over Stillwater in 6AII? Verdigris or Lincoln Christian in 3A? Plus, the top players to look forward to watching this fall. Related content: District football previews: Owasso, Union are a toss-up in 6AI-2; Jenks gets edge over Bixby in 6AI-1 6AI breakdown: Two-time defending cham...
Jenks' QB situation and recapping All-World Awards
August 09, 2022 20:20 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MBJenks is in good shape regardless of who is starting at quarterback, but with Shaker Reisig to Union and Jackson Presley back to California, Ike Owens is the likely starter. Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince give an update on area high school football and recap the All-World Awards winners in their latest podcast. Related content: Bill Haisten: For the state’s top program, Jenks’ Ike Owens savors a heavy responsibility Circumstances result in QB Jackson Presley’s move fr...
The it factor of star recruit Cole Adams
June 30, 2022 22:56 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBThe Owasso receiver announced he's going to Alabama, plus All-World preseason football contest starts soon and two in-state stars prepare for the July 17 baseball draft. Could one of them be the overall top pick? Plus, Barry and Patrick talk about the joys of watching pro baseball in Kansas City. Related Bill Haisten: Cole Adams makes another big play as the Owasso receiver chooses Alabama Bill Haisten: As prep QB changes feel like free agency, a glimpse at how this...
An interesting conversation with TPS athletic director Mick Wilson
June 15, 2022 22:59 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBSummer is supposed to be less busy, but Mick Wilson is staying plenty busy this summer with all that is going on with Tulsa Public Schools. He's been the Tulsa Public Schools AD for almost a year, he joins Barry Lewis on the OK Preps Extra podcast to discuss facilities improvements at Rogers, Hale and Booker T. Washington, student transfers, what he learned from Gil Cloud and how he manages to walk eight miles a day. Related Mick Wilson named new TPS director of athle...
High school football player move-ins
June 08, 2022 13:15 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBThere have always been movements among high school football teams, but Barry Lewis noted to Patrick Prince that former Jenks quarterback Shaker Reisig going to Union was shocking. A freshman who won a 6AI state championship going to its rival is stunning. Lewis joked that it reminded him of the former TV series "Friday Night Lights." Resig will have competition to start at Union; Simian Gilkey, a super athletic junior who last season was at Bartlesville, is also with t...
Bixby-Owasso goes big time, recapping the PGA and Owasso baseball on top again
May 25, 2022 13:34 - 24 minutes - 21.4 MBIt's three months away, but Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince are ready for high school football season, as H.A. Chapman Stadium will host the “Battle of the ‘Burbs” season opener between Bixby and Owasso at 7:35 p.m. Aug. 25. Presenting sponsor is QuikTrip. Related stories Watch Now: Bixby-Owasso 'Battle of the 'Burbs' football opener set for H.A. Chapman Stadium Bill Haisten: A new QuikTrip treat – the Bixby-Owasso blockbuster on opening night PGA Championship, final ...
It's the offseason but plenty going on in area basketball news
May 13, 2022 20:07 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBLee Mayberry, Lou Dawkins take over at area programs. Mayberry grew up in Tulsa and played in the NBA. Dawkins is a TU legend. Booker T. Washington standouts Kam Parker and Aaron Potter sign with colleges, but had to settle for jucos. Former BTW football standout JJ Hester transfers to Oklahoma. Bixby standout Parker Friedrichsen de-commits from Oklahoma State. Related stories Muskogee hires former TU great Lou Dawkins Former NBA veteran, local basketball star Lee ...
High school stars now pros, plus a little on the upcoming PGA
May 03, 2022 22:20 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince how the NFL Draft was kind of homegrown talent. Former local high school standouts Dax Hill (BTW), Malcolm Rodriguez (Wagoner) and Isaiah Thomas (Memorial) were all taken in last week's NFL Draft. Hill was taken in the first round. Plus, a man who has seen tons of golf at Southern Hills, Barry explains why the 2001 U.S. Open tops his list of memorable majors. Related stories Memories of majors past: `Unbelievable' moment...
Breaking down All World and All State boys basketball honors
April 27, 2022 16:03 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince talk about the five All World Player of the Year finalists in boy's basketball: Memorial's Ty Frierson and Braydn Hubbard; Owasso's Caden Fry; Booker T. Washington's Aaron Potter; and Victory Christian's Joshua Udoumoh. The Athletes of the Year winners will be announced at the sixth annual All-World Awards, presented by Bill Knight Automotive, on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Rod Thompson will be the keynote speaker hosted by the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and...
Breaking down All-World and All-State boys basketball honors
April 27, 2022 16:03 - 22 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince talk about the five All World Player of the Year finalists in boy's basketball: Memorial's Ty Frierson and Braydn Hubbard; Owasso's Caden Fry; Booker T. Washington's Aaron Potter; and Victory Christian's Joshua Udoumoh. The Athletes of the Year winners will be announced at the sixth annual All-World Awards, presented by Bill Knight Automotive, on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Rod Thompson will be the keynote speaker hosted by the Renai...
Transfers nothing new, but this one caught our eye
April 05, 2022 23:01 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBTalented, veteran QB Austin Havens transfers from Owasso to Bixby. Plus, an update on the All-World Awards. Related content: Bill Haisten: The plot thickens — Owasso QB Austin Havens transfers to Bixby ICYMI: Here are the All-World teams in football, cross country, softball and volleyball High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Support the show: https://...
Aaron Potter and Ty Frierson would be great fit at TU
March 22, 2022 23:07 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBPlus, could TU be a landing spot for Keylan Boone and comparing Owasso pitching star Brennan Phillips to former local star and current major league pitcher Dylan Bundy. Related content: Bill Haisten: Aaron Potter and Ty Frierson are ‘absolutely good enough' for TU or Oral Roberts OSU's Keylan Boone transferring; twin Kalib plans to stay Owasso's Brennan Phillips shuts out Sand Springs with 2-hitter Fans hope Eric Konkol will restore TU basketball's glory days Bill ...
State tournament recap
March 15, 2022 22:56 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBBarry Lewis spent close to 36 hours watching basketball last week. In his weekly video here, he breaks down what he saw. Read Barry Lewis stories here Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Lewis makes his state tournament picks
March 08, 2022 23:13 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBThe state basketball tournament is this week and Barry offers his breakdown on the 6A-4A boys. Plus, his quick thoughts on TU basketball, MLB lockout and Owasso baseball. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State tournament berths on the line this week
March 01, 2022 23:59 - 14 minutes - 12.3 MBIt could be a difficult road for some teams as weather postponements forced shuffle in playoff schedule. There will be a lot of games in a short period of time. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get rid of postgame handshake in high school basketball
February 22, 2022 23:13 - 20 minutes - 18 MB'The risk reward is not worth it now,' says high school sports editor Barry Lewis Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Lewis explains how the All-World football team was picked
February 15, 2022 23:53 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBBarry Lewis breaks down the process of picking the finalists, the first and second team and honorable mention selections. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super sophomores and surging Owasso as playoffs get closer
February 10, 2022 00:13 - 23 minutes - 20.8 MBUnion's Dalen Fuller and Hale's Kabron Lewis are two of the area's top young players. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Basketball heating up as weather turns cold
February 01, 2022 21:04 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBAlso, how the weather might affect the playoffs, how the transfer portal has affected recruiting and an update on All-World. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SEC recruiting in the 918
January 25, 2022 22:59 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBFlorida and Arkansas are landing Tulsa-area recruits. Plus, a recap of tournament week and breaking down the All-State process. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is a shot clock a good idea?
January 18, 2022 23:38 - 13 minutes - 11.7 MBNot that it's close to happening, but the OSSAA recently send a questionnaire to school administrators asking for their thoughts on the topic. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A return to prominence for BTW, Central
January 11, 2022 23:30 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBHow have Booker T. Washington and Central made dramatic turnarounds in 2022? Plus other area basketball news. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OK Preps Extra: Former locals stars excelling in college, NFL
January 06, 2022 23:18 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBDax Hill making a name for himself at Michigan and Kevin Peterson and Zaven Collins starting to make their mark in NFL. Plus, Wagoner and Collinsville basketball on a roll. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OK Preps Extra: 22 games in three days. Barry Lewis reviews the Tournament of Champions
December 31, 2021 18:58 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBHe's still very high on Memorial boys and the Bixby girls and how was Year 1 at the BOK Center? Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OK Preps Extra: Basketball season is here, plus a little on TU football
December 22, 2021 20:42 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBPreviewing next week's Tournament of Champions. One local power is a contender again in basketball while one up north could be. Plus, a little about TU football. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailer - OK Preps Extra
October 28, 2021 17:43 - 1 minute - 448 KBTulsa World High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.