OK Preps Extra
OK Preps Extra
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.Follow the podcast:
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 Chri…
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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 perio…
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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 year…
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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 sc…
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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 ranking…
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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, defen…
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