Q&A with Enid’s Luka Sears – Presented by Jonathan Hendrix – State Farm Insurance
 
VYPE: How long have you competed in football? Luka: I’ve played football for nine years. VYPE: What first got you interested in the sport? Luka: My dad got me into the sport and it has stuck since then. VYPE: Do you have a favorite memory in your time competing for your high school? Luka: My […]
Enid’s Bailey Daniel – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Mike Hanley Attorney at Law – FT&H

By Rose Hutchins Bailey Daniel, a senior at Enid High School, is ready to close out her high school athletic career on a strong note. In volleyball, she is a pin hitter while in track she does high jump. Both require a lot of work and mental discipline. Bailey acknowledges her Nana and parents for […]
Enid’s Lauren Jackson – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Women’s Clinic

Enid High School senior Lauren Jackson has played volleyball since the fifth grade. For her, it was love at first sight. “I went to a college volleyball game and I knew instantly that I wanted to play,” said Jackson. Her love of the sport and her competitive nature push Jackson to be the best she […]
Enid Mom of the Month: Jennifer Sullivan -Presented by The Turquoise Boutique
 
Enid High alumna and “Mom of the Month” Jennifer Sullivan may not have played sports in high school, but she has always enjoyed cheering on the Plainsmen and Pacers. “I was very involved in show choir and every choir they had available,” Sullivan said of her high school years. “I was a fan of Enid […]
Enid’s Marley Smith – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Healthy Smiles Family and Implant Dentistry
 
By Angela Brunk Marley Smith from Enid is starting her high school volleyball career as a middle blocker. Although Smith is only a freshman, she has found success on the court. For Smith, keeping a positive mindset, working hard, and staying humble have been keys to helping her find success in the sport. Keeping a […]
9Q’s with Enid’s Dezmon Mittelstet – Presented by Security National Bank

VYPE: How long have you competed in football? Dezmon: I started playing football in kindergarten. VYPE: What first got you interested in the sport? Dezmon: My dad signed me up and ever since, I’ve played football. VYPE: Do you have a favorite memory in your time competing for your high school? Dezmon: Scoring an 80 […]
Enid Teacher – Nikki Salinas – Presented by Rick’s Pharmacy
 
By Rose Hutchins Nikki Salinas is beyond grateful for being named Enid’s Teacher of the Month. When the award was announced, she was overwhelmed with emotion: embarrassed, humbled beyond words, honored. “There are so many deserving teachers, it’s hard to believe I’m one of them.” She shares. For Salinas, the recognition is a reflection of the […]
Enid’s Lauren Hatchel – Presented by Dan Snyder Shelter Insurance
 
By Angela Brunk Enid High School sophomore Lauren Hatchel is making waves both in the classroom and on the volleyball court. As a dedicated setter for the team, Hatchel’s passion for the game runs deep. What fuels her most is the thrill of competition and the bond of teamwork. This season, her drive has taken […]
Enid’s Emma Sullivan FCA All-State – Presented by Slater Mechanical
 
By Jay Hoberecht It is a very interesting experience for me to talk with high school students about their high school journeys. Yes, journeys, because they all have multiple things going on at once. That’s just part of high school, growing up and learning how to manage your time, Emma Sullivan,18, is a senior at […]
Enid’s Cashton “Cash” Mathis – Football Spotlight – Presented by Bay Insurance
 
By Olivia Jones Cashton “Cash” Mathis, a rising sophomore at Enid High School, is already making waves as a two-sport athlete in Oklahoma. Balancing both football and basketball, Mathis brings focus, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose to every game and practice. Mathis plays tight end and defensive end on the football field and […]