This 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. 

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Week 9's best games: Broken Arrow at Jenks is top game

Barry Lewis: QB depth growing in importance for state title contenders

High school rankings: Grove makes big jump in 5A after win over Collinsville

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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 Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Nominations, scores and stats:

Barry Lewis (football) and Bryce McKinnis (other fall sports) will be taking nominations for Athletes of Week this season. 

Bryce.McKinnis@tulsaworld.com | Barry.Lewis@tulsaworld.com

Call in scores

Coaches are also encouraged to e-mail and call scores and stats this season. Email to sports@tulsaworld.com |or call 918-581-8355 or 1-800-944-PLAY

This 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. 
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<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-rankings-grove-makes-big-jump-in-5a-after-win-over-collinsville/article_303421a2-4cec-11ed-aadb-93f1669ae8e7.html">High school rankings: Grove makes big jump in 5A after win over Collinsville</a>
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High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: <a href="mailto:barry.lewis@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/barrylewistw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/barry%20lewis/">Follow his stories</a>
High School Sports Writer Dean Ruhl: <a href="mailto:dean.ruhl@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="@the_ruhl_book">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/dean%20ruhl/">Follow his stories</a>
Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: <a href="mailto:patrick.prince@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickprincetw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/patrick%20prince/">Follow his stories</a>
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Nominations, scores and stats:
Barry Lewis (football) and Bryce McKinnis (other fall sports) will be taking nominations for Athletes of Week this season. 
<a href="mailto:Bryce.McKinnis@tulsaworld.com">Bryce.McKinnis@tulsaworld.com</a> | <a href="mailto:Barry.Lewis@tulsaworld.com">Barry.Lewis@tulsaworld.com</a>
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Call in scores
Coaches are also encouraged to e-mail and call scores and stats this season. Email to <a href="mailto:sports@tulsaworld.com">sports@tulsaworld.com</a> |or call 918-581-8355 or 1-800-944-PLAY

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

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: <a href="mailto:barry.lewis@tulsaworld.com">Email</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/barrylewistw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006787445668">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/barry%20lewis/">Follow his stories</a><a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/bill%20haisten/"></a>

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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.

Tulsa World High School Sports Editor <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryLewisTW">Barry Lewis</a> offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.

About as good as it gets

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.

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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 title showdown with Edmond North | Barry Lewis' four takeaways

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High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Assistant Sports Editor Juwan Lee: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

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.
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<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/edmond-north-defeats-owasso-for-tofc-boys-title-metro-christian-weatherford-dale-show-gold-ball/article_82f4502c-a44a-11ee-9d58-f3b91938736e.html">Edmond North defeats Owasso for TofC boys title; Metro Christian, Weatherford, Dale show gold-ball form  | Barry Lewis' four takeaways</a>
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High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: <a href="mailto:barry.lewis@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/barrylewistw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/barry%20lewis/">Follow his stories</a>
Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: <a href="mailto:patrick.prince@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickprincetw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/patrick%20prince/">Follow his stories</a>
Assistant Sports Editor Juwan Lee: <a href="mailto:juwan.lee@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/juwandlee">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/juwan%20lee/">Follow his stories</a>
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Recapping a thrilling Tournament of Champions

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 period, which began Wednesday.

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Bishop Kelley D-linemen's decisions `to be great' result in college signings

Where are the top 24 seniors in the class of '24 going to play college football?

A football season to remember: Barry Lewis' best and Bill Haisten's most significant games of the year

Contact us

High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Assistant Sports Editor Juwan Lee: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

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 period, which began Wednesday.
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<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/beggs-red-martel-stays-loyal-to-kansas/article_47f9e080-9f9b-11ee-851e-a7c19eeba5ab.html">Beggs' Red Martel stays loyal to Kansas</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/tulsa-signs-top-all-world-o-linemen-brody-duffel-colten-christian/article_d34629ce-9f9a-11ee-9e16-5f4b3b60f366.html">Tulsa signs top All-World O-linemen Brody Duffel, Colten Christian</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/college/tu/university-of-tulsa-football/article_2d6c01ee-9ef6-11ee-8e71-bb264d12f822.html">TU Sports Extra podcast: Bixby OL Brody Duffel explains why he's signing with TU</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/nick-saban-lsus-brian-kelly/article_df134d52-9f79-11ee-af68-43e4f02d47ee.html">Danny Okoye diary: Stories from the recruiting trail</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/bishop-kelley-d-linemens-decisions-to-be-great-result-in-college-signings/article_88b8ad0e-9f9b-11ee-82b7-bb0c3d217ec0.html">Bishop Kelley D-linemen's decisions `to be great' result in college signings</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/where-are-the-top-24-seniors-in-the-class-of-24-going-to-play-college/article_0263a91c-9e05-11ee-a72e-0f5807e46a37.html">Where are the top 24 seniors in the class of '24 going to play college football?</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/a-football-season-to-remember-barry-lewis-best-and-bill-haistens-most-significant-games-of/article_ff73a566-9b13-11ee-8386-3381e68ccb31.html">A football season to remember: Barry Lewis' best and Bill Haisten's most significant games of the year</a>
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Contact us
High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: <a href="mailto:barry.lewis@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/barrylewistw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/barry%20lewis/">Follow his stories</a>
Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: <a href="mailto:patrick.prince@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickprincetw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/patrick%20prince/">Follow his stories</a>
Assistant Sports Editor Juwan Lee: <a href="mailto:juwan.lee@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/juwandlee">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/juwan%20lee/">Follow his stories</a>

Recapping early signing from local prospects to in-state college classes

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 when local star Micah Tease flipped from Arkansas to Texas A&M.

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A football season to remember: Barry Lewis' best and Bill Haisten's most significant games of the year

Contact us

High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

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 when local star Micah Tease flipped from Arkansas to Texas A&amp;M.
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<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/a-football-season-to-remember-barry-lewis-best-and-bill-haistens-most-significant-games-of/article_ff73a566-9b13-11ee-8386-3381e68ccb31.html">A football season to remember: Barry Lewis' best and Bill Haisten's most significant games of the year</a>
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Contact us
High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: <a href="mailto:barry.lewis@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/barrylewistw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/barry%20lewis/">Follow his stories</a>
Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: <a href="mailto:patrick.prince@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickprincetw">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/patrick%20prince/">Follow his stories</a>

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