The Tulsa World’s Bill Haisten and Barry Lewis take a look at the extraordinary high school football culture in the Tulsa area. Also: a quick review of LIV golf and a little Thunder talk.

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The Tulsa World’s Bill Haisten and Barry Lewis take a look at the extraordinary high school football culture in the Tulsa area. Also: a quick review of LIV golf and a little Thunder talk.
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Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: <a href="mailto:bill.haisten@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/billhaisten">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/bill%20haisten/">Follow his stories</a>

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.

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