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Oklahoma High School Weekly

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Ford High School Weekly 83 Podcast With Aaron Potter

February 25, 2022 19:04 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

BTW's Aaron Potter comes from a family of basketball players. His heritage drives him to work hard toward his goals. It's no stretch to say that he's one of the best players in the state. He says a state championship would reward his teammates' efforts and help open the door to college basketball dreams.

Ford High School Weekly 82 Podcast With Caylen Goff - Brown

February 25, 2022 19:02 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Tulsa Central's Caylen Goff-Brown hopes to lead the Braves to the state tournament. Offers from SMU, ORU and UT-Arlington hold the promise of collegiate success and a degree in engineering. He credits his parents with guiding him toward excellence. Keep an eye on this all around performer in the playoffs.

Ford High School Weekly 81 Podcast With Joshua Berry

February 11, 2022 19:59 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Joshua Berry is in his third year as head coach of the Sand Springs Lady Sandites. He was a member of BTW's 2002 state championship team under the leadership of BTW's legendary Hall of Fame Coach Nate Harris. Coach Berry's Sandite Girls team has a winning attitude that they hope will carry them deep into the post season. Also, check out highlights of the 47th Annual Junior High State Wrestling Championships on Ford High School Weekly

Ford High School Weekly 80 Podcast With Eli Brown

February 11, 2022 19:58 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Coach Eli Brown, III of Tulsa's Booker T. Washington Hornets has a smart, strong and talented team in 2022. The Hornets just won the Boys title at the Jenks Union Invitational and have their sights set on another tournament championship in March at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Coach Brown recognizes the meaning of Booker T.'s championship tradition and aims to build on that tradition. Michael Knight shares the latest news from the February 2nd Signing Day.

Ford High School Weekly 79 Podcast With Ty Frierson

January 27, 2022 23:01 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Tulsa Memorial's Ty Frierson is working to diversify his basketball abilities by adding defense and playmaking to his shot making skills. He has some local college offers but is on the lookout for a Division 1 opportunity. He'd like to add another state championship to Memorial's trophy case. Also, Michael Knight from Oklahoma Prep Redzone previews the February 2nd Signing Day so you'll be in the know about recruiting.

Ford High School Weekly 78 Podcast With Keith Riggs

January 27, 2022 22:57 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

In the four seasons Keith Riggs has been Head Coach of the Jenks Trojan Football team, the Trojans have appeared in 4 straight 6A I state championship games winning titles in 2020 and 2021. Keith talks about the Trojans 2021 championship run, the support of the Jenks community, how he got started in coaching and more on Ford High School Weekly.

Ford High School Weekly 77 Podcast With Ethan Rolen

January 27, 2022 22:54 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Ethan Rolen is the President of the Greater Tulsa Officials Association. Becoming an official gave Ethan the chance to stay in the sport he played and loved in high school. He has the scoop on how anyone who loves high school sports, especially football, can be a part of the game. Training for new officials begins in March. Find out here how to get in the game.

Ford High School Weekly 76 With Loren Montgomery

January 27, 2022 22:48 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

The Bixby Spartans have won their fourth consecutive 6A II state championship. In the course of that accomplishment their 2021 championship game is their 49th win in a row. Bixby's winning streak is now the longest in Oklahoma history as they move past Wagoner's record of 48 straight that ended in 2017. Bixby coach Loren Montgomery and Spartan players Braylin Presley, Jack Puckett and Preston Solomon talk with Deion Imade after their record setting victory. Catch highlights of the 6A- I c...

Ford High School Weekly 75 Podcast Band Together

December 02, 2021 22:56 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Meet the band directors of Putnam City North and Putnam City West who helped turn Cox's #BandTogether initiative into a reality and hear the finished product of their efforts. Eighteen months into a global pandemic and with the first live high school football season in two years, Cox brings two rival teams together through their marching bands that set aside their differences to create a halftime show that bridges a historic rivalry and proves that human connection can create unity, even in ...

Ford High School Weekly 74 Podcast With Rod Thompson

December 02, 2021 22:52 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

YurView sports commentator Rod Thompson talks playoff football, high school basketball futures and his appearance on YurView's Driven with Tom Gregory. Michael Knight shares his thoughts on how Oklahoma high school recruiting will be affected by the departure of University of Oklahoma head football coach Lincoln Riley.

Ford High School Weekly 73 Podcast With Ethan Rolen

December 02, 2021 22:43 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Broken Arrow and Union meet in a classic battle for a state championship berth. Union coach Kirk Fridrich is proud of his team's victory. Michael Knight looks ahead to the 6A I and 6A II finals. And Ethan Rolen wants you to join the Eastern Oklahoma Officials Assoication and become a football official.

Ford High School Weekly 72 Podcast Ethan Rolen

November 19, 2021 19:32 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Ethan Rolen is the President of the Greater Tulsa Officials Association. Ethan says if you love football, officiating is a great way to stay involved in the game. You're part of a team, contribute to the sport and have fun as well. If you love football, you might want to consider becoming an official. Ethan will tell you how. Michael Knight and Deion analyze the 6A semifinals and catch the highlights of Blankenship Bowl 2.

Ford High School Weekly 70 Podcast Jayson Smith

November 12, 2021 20:25 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Running Back and Linebacker Jayson Smith feels right at home in Del City. The Del City Eagles have won eight games in a row to lead Distict 6A II-1 with a 6-0 record. Jayson is a strong runner and a physical presence on defense who wants to dominate on the field. Hear the backstory of his uniform number 40, and how he got started playing football.

Ford High School Weekly 71 Podcast Cameron Jourdan

November 12, 2021 20:21 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

High School Sports Reporter Cameron Jourdan of the Oklahoman sets the table for the best five weeks in Oklahoma high school football. It's playoff time. Find out how his love of high school sports led him into this role and his interesting connection to Friday Night Lights in Oklahoma. Michael Knight has the latest on football recruiting and check out the highlights from the Westmoore Jenks game.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 69 Michael Knight

November 03, 2021 16:49 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Michael Knight joins Deion Imade to size up high school football playoff possibilities. Get the scoop on favorites, surprises and late season positioning as well as a preview of Friday's Bishop McGuinness - Guthrie showdown on the Ford Game of The Week.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 68 Robert Spears - Jennings

November 03, 2021 16:46 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Robert 'RJ' Spears-Jennings wants to be the leader of the Broken Arrow Tigers and be remembered in Broken Arrow for a long time. Find out who called him RJ first and how he got started playing football. RJ says he's 100 percent committed to the Sooners, and he's the "best recruiter in Oklahoma" because he wants to get all his friends to play with him at OU.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 67 Jalyn Stanford

November 03, 2021 16:41 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Jalyn Stanford is a multi-talented athlete on the Jenks Trojans football team. He's kind of a hit and miss two-way player. On defense he likes to hit. On offense he likes to make people miss, as in miss him. He goes out every week to prove he's the best player and the best teammate on the field. His efforts have earned him attention from recruiters across the country including Notre Dame, Arkansas and most of the Big 12.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 66 Podcast Jaleel Johnson

November 03, 2021 16:36 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Putnam City North Defensive End Jaleel Johnson is committed to Oklahoma State. Find out what drew him to the Cowboys. In the meantime he's hoping for a strong senior season to finish his high school career. Michael Knight talks about this week's key 6A II matchups and see the latest highlights from the Ford Game of the Week.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 65 Podcast Michael Knight

November 03, 2021 16:27 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Michael Knight from Prep Redzone reviews the first half of the 2021 season, peers into the second half and highlights a couple of up and coming prospects to keep an eye on. Also, meet the newest addition to Michael Knight's family, 2040 linebacker prospect Wyatt Knight.

Ford High School Weekly 64 Podcast Band Together

September 30, 2021 17:47 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

On Friday September 17th the Pride of Putnam City North and the Spirit of West Marching Band from Putnam City West joined forces to support a Cox initiative called #BandTogether. At halftime they combined as cameras rolled on their performance for an upcoming Cox presentation. The band directors who pulled it off are Edward Hudson, Jr. of Putnam City West and Joseph Craven of Putnam City North. This is their story.

Ford High School Weekly 63 Podcast Gavin Freeman

September 24, 2021 16:32 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Heritage Hall Senior Gavin Freeman comes from a football family. His grandfather played at Oklahoma State. His father played at Oklahoma. He's the next Freeman headed to college football. But first Gavin and his Charger teammates will be busy trying to earn the Gold Ball that comes with a state championship. Michael Knight and Deion Imade cover week 2 of high school football. Plus you can catch the highlights of the Norman-Moore game and the Jenks-Union matchup in 18th edition of the Mi...

Ford High School Weekly 62 Podcast Jaiden Carroll

September 15, 2021 22:40 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Jaiden Carroll is a Junior running back for the Jenks Trojans. He loves to run and loves his family. Jaiden Carroll is aiming high. He wants to improve his performance and draw the attention of more recruiters. Michael Knight discusses week 1 with Deion and be sure to check out the highlights from week 1 Ford Game of the Week telecasts featuring Millwood vs. Heritage Hall and Bixby vs. Jenks.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 61 Micah Tease

September 15, 2021 22:32 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Micah Tease is a Junior Wide Receiver and Defensive Back for Tulsa's Booker T. Washington Hornets. His speed was on display when he went 87 yard on a touchdown pass reception against Southmoore. Micah has offers from Oklahoma, California, Florida, Iowa State, Missouri and Notre Dame to name a few. Micah talks about his recruiting travels and his goals for the 2021 Hornets.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 60 Jenks Preview

September 15, 2021 22:28 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Deion Imade covers the Jenks Preview and he's joined by Michael Knight from Prep Redzone Oklahoma. They cover 6A I, 6A II and preview Friday's Ford Game of the Week as Sapulpa visits Sand Springs in the Highway 97 Rivalry.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 59 David Castillo

September 15, 2021 22:16 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Bartlesville's David Castillo is currently ranked number 11 nationally among high school basketball players in the class of 2024. He models his game after his older brother and a recent Oklahoma hoop legend, Trae Young from Norman North who plays for the Atlanta Hawks. David has recently been named to USA Basketball Men's Under 16 National Team. David scored 14 points off the bench as Team USA defeated Argentine to win the 2021 FIBA U16 Americas Championship in Xalapa, Mexico in August. F...

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 58 Austin Chadwick

September 15, 2021 22:05 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Austin Chadwick, owner and publisher of Vype Oklahoma magazine talks college football conference realignment, rule changes regarding the name, image, and likeness for college athletes, and details the VYPE preseason high school football, Pigskin Edition.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast Gentry Williams

July 23, 2021 14:47 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Gentry Williams of Tulsa's Booker T. Washington is back for his senior year after injury kept him off the field as a junior. He started running track at the age of 6, played a variety of sports and eventually focused on football and track. 247 Sports rates Gentry as the number 1 football recruiting prospect in Oklahoma. Find out what six schools he's considering and the fast, physical BTW Hornet team he expects this fall.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast 56 - Jake Clifton

July 15, 2021 22:34 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Owasso's Jake Clifton has committed to Kansas State. This is the story of his life in football and the effort he put in to earn a division 1 football offer.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast - Michael Knight

July 15, 2021 22:31 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Prep Redzone is a website that keeps close tabs on Oklahoma High School football. Michael Knight is the Director of the Oklahoma site for Prep Redzone.com. He keeps tabs on high school athletes all around Oklahoma tracking their successes and college recruiting prospects. He has a thorough knowledge of Oklahoma's high school football landscape.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast David Jackson Part 2

July 15, 2021 21:58 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson has lead the OSSAA through the challenge of the covid pandemic. After the covid pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 2A - 6A state basketball tournament and spring sports, he redoubled his effort to make sure students would get to participate in activities in the 2020-2021 academic year.

Ford High School Weekly David Jackson Part 1

July 15, 2021 21:52 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson grew up in Pauls Valley. The 11th of 12 children, his Oklahoma roots include participating in high school football, basketball and track. He became a coach in his hometown, and later became a school administrator. In the mid ’90s David took a position with the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association. Now, he’s the leader of the OSSAA where he strives to make activities available to as many students as possible.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast Prep Redzone

June 12, 2021 15:43 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Events like the Spring Showcase were casualties of the pandemic in 2020. With the easing of restrictions, recruiting opportunities for high school players are on the increase. The Prep Redzone Spring Showcase in Owasso is a great example. It featured high school football players getting evaluated and observed by high school and college coaches. They were timed in the 40 yard dash and participated in drills under the watchful eyes of coaches.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast Tevin Williams

June 07, 2021 20:22 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Stillwater's Tevin Williams broke the state meet record for the 100 Meters at the OSSAA 6A State Championships in May. This fall he's going to be a defensive back for the Baylor Bears. Tevin says he decided to go to Waco because of a strong relationship.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast With Maggie Bookout

May 28, 2021 20:15 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Maggie Bookout is continuing her family's legacy of athletic excellence. She excels in discus and shot put. Maggie is a home school sophomore who has her sights set on national competition.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast With Jake Corbin

May 28, 2021 20:12 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Choctaw Head Football Coach Jake Corbin discusses the Yellowjackets' 2020 runner-up performance in 6A-II, returning players for 2021, Choctaw's college style preparation and the joy he gets from coaching high school football.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast Ford Flashbacks

May 28, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Dig into the Ford Game of the Week archive with stories of the current lives of former high school athletes who appeared on Ford Game of the Week telecasts.

Ford High School Weekly Braylin Presley And Van Fitch

May 06, 2021 21:10 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Bixby Star Braylin Presley has committed to Oklahoma State University to play football. Hear how he came to his decision. Van Fitch is a skilled forward for the Jenks Girls soccer team. She's been committed to the University of Arkansas since the ninth grade. Check out how she got her start in soccer, how she maintains her skills during the pandemic and the story of how she made a college commitment as a high school freshman.

Ford High School Weekly 46 Podcast - Josh Blankenship

April 29, 2021 22:01 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Josh Blankenship returns to Oklahoma as the head football coach of the Broken Arrow Tigers. Check out stories of his high school career at Union, playing for his father, Bill Blankenship, his time at the University of Tulsa and his goals for the Broken Arrow Tigers.

Ford High School Weekly 45 Podcast Anthony Pritchard - Gil Cloud

April 29, 2021 21:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Webster star Anthony Pritchard changes his commitment to the University of Tulsa. And Tulsa Public Schools Athletic Director Gil Cloud explains how the job of the Athletic Director has changed over the last 45 years.

Ford High School Weekly Podcast With Gil Cloud

April 16, 2021 15:45 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Retiring Tulsa Public Schools Athletic Director Gil Cloud reviews his 51 year career in athletics. He came to Tulsa as a student at Will Rogers and his career has come full circle as the A.D. at TPS for the last nine years. Hear about his recruiting experience with Bud Wilkinson and his own experience as a college football recruiter. Stay tuned to find out the four most important things recruited high school athletes should consider when choosing a college.

Ford High School Weekly 43 Podcast With Jenni Holbrook

April 07, 2021 21:46 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Jenni Holbrook is the head coach of the 3A Girls basketball champion Jones Lady Longhorns. When she came to Jones, there were no banners for state qualifying Girls teams at the school. Now there are two. Her 2020 state qualifiers' season ended at the door of State Fair Arena. Her 2021 state qualifiers walked out of State Fair Arena with the 3A Girls Gold Ball. Follow the journey of the Lady Longhorns from the opportunity stolen by the covid pandemic, to the 2021 state championship.

Ford High School Weekly 42 Podcast - Keyondre Young

March 26, 2021 17:14 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Keondre Young scored 26 points in the 6A Boys Championship Game to help the Del City Eagles claim the gold ball. He's thrilled to finish his senior year as a state champion. Keyondre is headed to Valparaiso to play college basketball. And while his bracket may be busted, he did foresee the NCAA Tournament success of ORU.

Ford High School Weekly 41 State Tournament Basketball Podcast

March 26, 2021 17:12 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

20221 OSSAA 5A and 6A Girls and Boys State Championship coverage at the ORU Mabee Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Watch highlights of each game and hear what players, coaches and OSSAA administrators have to say about this year's tournament.

Ford High School Weekly 40 Podcast With Anthony Allen And Eric Marshall

March 26, 2021 17:09 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Junior Forward Anthony Allen and the Broken Arrow Tigers qualified for the 6A Boys state tournament. Find out how this Tiger star prepares for success. Eric Marshall is Co-Head Coach of the Jenks Boys soccer team. He says after a season lost to the covid pandemic, the Trojans are working to strengthen the championship culture that led to their 6A Boys title in 2019 's epic state championship. Plus check out three sweet dunks that are among the best in Oklahoma.

Ford High School Weekly 39 Podcast With Rod Thompson

March 26, 2021 16:56 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Check in on Oklahoma High School Basketball playoffs with a recap of Ford Game of the Week coverage of the Broken Arrow Regional. Rod Thompson evaluates playoff contenders and this week's Area competition. Don't miss Rod's update on how Kendal Daniels' commitment to Texas A&M changed to Oklahoma State.

Ford High School Weekly 38 Podcast Audio With Chase Martin

February 26, 2021 16:06 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

The son of a former Hale Ranger star and current Jenks basketball head coach Clay Martin, Chase Martin was practically raised in a gym. Basketball was bound to be in his future. He began to get serious about it in grade school. Now, as a junior guard for the Jenks Trojans, he's playing under his father's guidance and getting some looks from big time programs. Find out from both Chase and Clay about their father/son dynamic, what life has been like for Chase as a coach's son, what player ...

Ford High School Weekly 37 Podcast With Clay Martin

February 26, 2021 15:58 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

In 2020 the Jenks Boys basketball team qualified for the state tournament only to join the ranks of disappointed teams when the tournament was postponed and then canceled by covid. Jenks coach Clay Martin has his team in position to make another run to the state tournament this year. It hasn't been easy. Covid put him in the hospital and kept him out of his work as an NFL referee for several weeks. Now he's hoping for a strong finish for the Jenks Trojans in 2021.

Ford High School Weekly with Matthew Stone

February 20, 2021 00:48 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Kingfisher's Matthew Stone is headed to the University of North Texas to play basketball. The pandemic ended Kingfisher's 2020 state tournament hopes the day they got on the bus to go to the Big House. This year, they're focused on getting to state and winning it. Check out Matthew's basketball role models and find out how North Texas sold him on becoming a member of the Mean Gree

Ford High School Weekly With Aaliyah Moore

February 05, 2021 19:26 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Moore forward Aaliyah Moore has signed to play at Texas. Find out her goals for the 2021 Lady Lions, how she chose Texas and her plans for college in the classroom, and on the court.

Adante’ Holiman shines at Mcalester

February 05, 2021 19:15 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Born the son of a basketball coach, Adante’ Holiman’s life has been filled with basketball. Starting varsity ball in 7th Grade at Lakewood Christian School, Adante’ is now a junior for the Mcalester Buffalos and has been garnering attention from some major college programs. Get to know a little about a player that’s already scoring on NBA players at camps. Find out what drives him toward greatness, life as a coach’s son and what he’s looking for in the college he will choose. Also, don’...