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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: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow his stories

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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: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow his stories

    Recapping a thrilling Tournament of Champions

    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 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


    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

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

    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 period, which began Wednesday.


    Related

    Early Signing Period 2023: Complete coverage of OU, OSU and TU, local high schools

    Bill Haisten: Kevin Wilson savors an old-fashioned recruiting triumph at TU

    Beggs' Red Martel stays loyal to Kansas

    Tulsa signs top All-World O-linemen Brody Duffel, Colten Christian

    TU Sports Extra podcast: Bixby OL Brody Duffel explains why he's signing with TU

    Danny Okoye diary: Stories from the recruiting trail

    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
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    • 39 min
    Who are the biggest recruits and where are they going?

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


    Related

    Bixby offensive lineman Brody Duffel commits to Tulsa

    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
    Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 23 min
    A discussion on the approval of the high school transfer rule

    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
    The amazing life of Tulsa historian Wayne McCombs
    A loaded TofC field features star players, teams
    Parker Friedrichsen making early impact at Wake Forest


    Related

    Bill Haisten: Regarding OSSAA's stance on open transfers – the key word is ‘capacity’

    OSSAA board approves one-time free transfer for high school athletes

    Bill Haisten: A celebration of Wayne McCombs, a baseball man who had a layered, rich life

    Tournament of Champions releases brackets featuring marquee matchups


    Contact us

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

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

     
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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 33 min
    The legacy and impact of Bill Blankenship

    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 retooled Owasso’s identity

    'Pressure' doesn't faze new Owasso head coach Antonio Graham

    The Owasso transition began when Bill Blankenship relinquished play-calling

    Bixby answers Owasso's challenge with second-half onslaught | Barry Lewis' five takeaways

    Bill Haisten: In what might have been Bill Blankenship's finale, Bixby flexes again


    Contact us

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

    Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 15 min
    The exhilaration and the heartbreaks: Recapping championship weekend

    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 historic run with 6AI state championship

    Bill Haisten: Bixby caps best six-year run in state history

    Xavier Robinson, other OU commits star in Carl Albert's 5A state title win | Barry Lewis' three takeaways

    Kiefer stunned in 2A semifinals against top-ranked Millwood on game's final play


    Contact us

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

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

     
    Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 44 min

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