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Barry Lewis and Dean Ruhl select state title winners in classes 6A through 2A. Dean and Barry pick their favorites, the contenders, the sleepers and who should be on upset watch as playoffs begin Friday. Related Complete Week 10 coverage This week's rankings Lincoln Christian ready for another deep playoff run This week's playoff pairings Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis:  Email  |...

Pawhuska senior quarterback Todd Drummond talks about the impact Andrew Luck had on him, his famous mom and her cooking, growing up on TV and why committing to South Dakota was a no-brainer. Related ‘It was sinking quick’: The story behind Bixby’s Brody Duffel and Joey Toma’s heroics to save a life Sidelined by injury, Ty Walls became the silent leader for Jenks All-World weekly rankings Contact u...

A nationally-televised game leads the slate of Week 10 matchups in Jenks-Bixby. Barry Lewis, Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk about the keys to this game, from college recruiting potential to needing to minimize mistakes; plus previewing Stillwater-Muskogee; which teams really need a win this week and more. Related Week 10’s must-see game of the week: Jenks (7-2) at Bixby (9-0) High school footba...

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.  Related Grove sheds underdog role, ends Collinsville's winning streak at 21 From Ghana to Grove: Emmanuel Crawford was sold into slavery as...

In this bonus edition of the OK Preps Extra podcast, Dean Ruhl talks with the Stillwater senior quarterback about a variety of topics, including his thoughts that kids in the Tulsa area transfer too much, his thoughts on NIL as well as what it's like to have Mike Gundy for a dad.  Related High school football: Week 8 schedule Bill Haisten: In Bixby, a commitment to basics and amazing results Grove...

The Spartans have no doubt been dominant, but Union might have something to say about that. Plus, Dean and Barry break down their top games this week: Grove at Collinsville and Muskogee at Booker T. Washington. Also, Rejoice Christian offense comes up big without its star quarterback. Related High school football: Week 8 schedule Bill Haisten: In Bixby, a commitment to basics and amazing results G...

It's here regardless. Barry and Dean have opposing views. Plus, Booker T. finds its offense, concerns at Jenks and Union and Mustang in a marquee 6AI matchup.  Related Week 7 rankings Week 7 schedule This week's must-see game Mason Ford helps Coweta vault to No. 1 in 5A rankings Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis:  Email  |  Twitter  |  Follow his stories High School Sports Writer De...

Bixby won by 80 points last week. Stillwater won by 85 the week before. A discussion about mercy rules and the running clock. Plus, Barry and Dean pick their first-half MVPs and well as look ahead to another week of intriguing matchups. Related Cleveland won't play football game at McLain following shooting Fantastic finish: McAlester 34, Del City 33 Week 6’s must-see game: Wagoner (3-2) at Cushin...

One of the area's top recruits has an interesting conversation with Dean Ruhl in this bonus edition of the OK Preps Extra podcast. Why did he pick Arkansas? Why didn't he pick USC or Notre Dame? What are his thoughts on NIL? Tease also talks about why he remains loyal to Booker T. Washington while some other high profile athletes have left for other schools. Related Week 5 top games Micah Tease No...

In this week's episode, Barry Lewis and Dean Ruhl break down 3A, a class we knew was stacked, but it's proving to be even better. Dean shares his thoughts on Muskogee's Jamarian Ficklin, a "star in the making." Dean and Barry disagree on the week's best game. Appears as if a shot clock in high school basketball is going to happen. Is that a good idea? And, finally, Barry and Dean -- two big baseba...

In this bonus episode of the high school podcast, Dean Ruhl talks to the Bixby QB about his dreams, his recruitment, growing up around football and being a Tom Brady fan and more. Related NOAH's Daniel Okoye, enamored with strength training, has become a Division I darling Metro Christian QB Kirk Francis debuts in All-World rankings Week 4's top games include longtime rivalries like Union-Owasso a...

In this week's episode, Barry Lewis and Dean Ruhl reveal their surprise 3-0 teams. Rogers has impressed Barry. Dean is very impressed with Reese Roller and Verdigris. Dean and Barry also talk about which player has stood out so far this season. Related Verdigris routs Beggs in 40-6 win, Demons honor former running back with field dedication This week's rankings All-World QBs shine in Week 3 This w...

Plus, Travis Hill's Muskogee squad a surprise at 3-0 and what's up with Broken Arrow being 0-3? Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss. Related Next All-World QB candidates: Coweta's Carson Laverty, Bixby's Connor Kirby, Muskogee's Jamarian Ficklin Wagoner-Grove rematch highlights Week 3's top games; 3A powers visit Arkansas High school rankings: Rejoice Christian moves up to No. 2 after winning 2...

As the Backyard Bowl between Jenks and Union is nearly here, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince talk about Bill Haisten's column today that discussed the reason why quarterback Shaker Reisig moved from the Trojans to the Redhawks. Lewis and Prince also break down the rivalry and other top Week 2 games. Plus, Booker T. Washington and Holland Hall's slow starts to the season. Related content: Bill Haist...

Barry Lewis shares his biggest takeaways from Week 0 games as the 2022 high school football season is underway. Big statements from Bixby (over Owasso), Coweta (over MWC Carl Albert) and Lincoln Christian (over Holland Hall). Plus, a look ahead to Week 1's top games. Related content: Voting ends 10 a.m. Tuesday: Click here to vote for the Bill Knight Automotive high school football player of the w...

Barry Lewis breaks down the preseason high school football team rankings with Patrick Prince in this week's episode. Why is Jenks No. 1 over Owasso and Bixby in 6AI? Why Booker T. Washington over Stillwater in 6AII? Verdigris or Lincoln Christian in 3A? Plus, the top players to look forward to watching this fall. Related content: District football previews: Owasso, Union are a toss-up in 6AI-2; Je...

Jenks is in good shape regardless of who is starting at quarterback, but with Shaker Reisig to Union and Jackson Presley back to California, Ike Owens is the likely starter. Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince give an update on area high school football and recap the All-World Awards winners in their latest podcast. Related content: Bill Haisten: For the state’s top program, Jenks’ Ike Owens savors a h...

The Owasso receiver announced he's going to Alabama, plus All-World preseason football contest starts soon and two in-state stars prepare for the July 17 baseball draft. Could one of them be the overall top pick?  Plus, Barry and Patrick talk about the joys of watching pro baseball in Kansas City. Related Bill Haisten: Cole Adams makes another big play as the Owasso receiver chooses Alabama Bill H...

Summer is supposed to be less busy, but Mick Wilson is staying plenty busy this summer with all that is going on with Tulsa Public Schools. He's been the Tulsa Public Schools AD for almost a year, he joins Barry Lewis on the OK Preps Extra podcast to discuss facilities improvements at Rogers, Hale and Booker T. Washington, student transfers, what he learned from Gil Cloud and how he manages to wal...

There have always been movements among high school football teams, but Barry Lewis noted to Patrick Prince that former Jenks quarterback Shaker Reisig going to Union was shocking. A freshman who won a 6AI state championship going to its rival is stunning. Lewis joked that it reminded him of the former TV series "Friday Night Lights." Resig will have competition to start at Union; Simian Gilkey, a...

It's three months away, but Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince are ready for high school football season, as H.A. Chapman Stadium will host the “Battle of the ‘Burbs” season opener between Bixby and Owasso at 7:35 p.m. Aug. 25. Presenting sponsor is QuikTrip. R elated stories Watch Now: Bixby-Owasso 'Battle of the 'Burbs' football opener set for H.A. Chapman Stadium Bill Haisten: A n...

Lee Mayberry, Lou Dawkins take over at area programs. Mayberry grew up in Tulsa and played in the NBA. Dawkins is a TU legend. Booker T. Washington standouts Kam Parker and Aaron Potter sign with colleges, but had to settle for jucos. Former BTW football standout JJ Hester transfers to Oklahoma. Bixby standout Parker Friedrichsen de-commits from Oklahoma State. Related stories Muskogee hires forme...

In this episode, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince how the NFL Draft was kind of homegrown talent. Former local high school standouts Dax Hill (BTW), Malcolm Rodriguez (Wagoner) and Isaiah Thomas (Memorial) were all taken in last week's NFL Draft. Hill was taken in the first round. Plus, a man who has seen tons of golf at Southern Hills, Barry explains why the 2001 U.S. Open tops his list of memorabl...

In this episode, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince talk about the five All World Player of the Year finalists in boy's basketball: Memorial's Ty Frierson and Braydn Hubbard; Owasso's Caden Fry; Booker T. Washington's Aaron Potter; and Victory Christian's Joshua Udoumoh. The Athletes of the Year winners will be announced at the sixth annual All-World Awards, presented by Bill Knight Automotive, on Tue...

Talented, veteran QB Austin Havens transfers from Owasso to Bixby. Plus, an update on the All-World Awards. Related content: Bill Haisten: The plot thickens — Owasso QB Austin Havens transfers to Bixby ICYMI: Here are the All-World teams in football, cross country, softball and volleyball High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Regional Digital Editor Patr...