Enid Area Players to Watch – Presented by Ladusau Evans Funeral Home

Baseball

Kyler Thiessen and Kaleb Thiessen – Calumet

Kyler is a Cowley College commit who leads the team at the shortstop position. He is a key part of the offense for Calumet. Kaleb is a junior and a five tool athlete. He led the team this fall in most every category offensively. He can play multiple positions and also be dominant on the mound.

Aidan Robinson – Enid

Aidan has been in the Enid baseball program for four years and he has shown very good character during that time. He is a dependable and good teammate.

Jakob Johns – Hennessey

Jakob is a senior with a lot of experience. He has played varsity baseball every year leading up to his senior year. The team will be relying on him to be a leader in all aspects of the game, both on and off the field.

Trypp Lack and Kaden Cline – Kingfisher

Both young men started as freshman and look to be at the top of the rotation and be impact players for the team.

Van Schultz – Kremlin-Hillsdale

Signed to play at Northern Oklahoma College Enid. He was the conference Player of the Year in 2024. Van is a force in the middle of the lineup and is looking to have a huge year.

Jacoby Justice – Oklahoma Bible Academy

Jacoby is a returning starter and as a sophomore, he will be playing first base. He has a good eye at the plate and is a hard worker.

Slowpitch Softball

Hadlee Merriott – Pond Creek-Hunter

Merriott hits with a lot of power. She was an All-Conference selection in fast pitch and she has a lot of potential.

Soccer

Santiago Ortega – Kingfisher Boys

For the past three seasons, Ortega has been the heart and soul of the Kingfisher boys soccer team. As a four-year starter entering his senior year, Santiago is a two-time Team MVP and he has consistently delivered when it matters most. Leading the team in both goals and assists for two consecutive years, his ability to finish chances and create opportunities for his teammates is unmatched.