In 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.

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Week 13 high school kickoff: Chandler’s Casmen Hill looks to continue climbing the all-time rushing list

Class 6AII semifinals preview: Muskogee vs. Choctaw, Deer Creek vs. Stillwater

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In 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.
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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.
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.

Sitting down with emerging star Jamarian Ficklin

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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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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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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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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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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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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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>

Sitting down with emerging star Jamarian Ficklin

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