Q&A with Enid’s Fabiola Sanchez – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Mike Hanley Attorney at Law
VYPE: What grade are you in, and what sports do you play? Fabiola: I am a senior at Enid High School, and I play soccer. VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade? Fabiola: My favorite teacher over all my years in school has been my fifth-grade teacher at Hoover Elementary, Mrs louis. She […]
Enid’s Chris Elerick – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home
Chris Elerick – New head football coach at Enid High BY Jay Hoberecht Enid Public Schools hired Chris Elerick as the new head football coach and assistant athletic director. He began his duties February 2. Elerick graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Education degree. Elerick began his coaching career at […]
9 Questions with Enid’s Julius Mitchell – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Enid Health, Stillwater Medical
By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What first drew you to basketball? Julius Mitchell: What first drew me to basketball was when my Grandpa was watching Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder play. I’ve been in love with the game ever since. VYPE: How would you describe your playing style or your role on the team? JM: I feel […]
Enid’s Dr. Andi Acre, ED.D., – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Rick’s Pharmacy
Dr. Andi Acre, Ed.D., brings a spark of discovery to every classroom she enters at Enid High School. Now in her seventh year there, and her twenty-fourth year overall, she serves as the science department head, teaching Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics 1 to sophomores through seniors. Her lessons aren’t just […]
Enid’s Alexandrea Crissup – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Bay Insurance
At Enid High School, senior Alexandrea Crissup is the kind of basketball player who can change a game from anywhere on the floor. She’s comfortable playing any position, but what truly sets her apart is the way she plays for something bigger than herself, her family, her teammates, and her community. “My family and teammates […]
Enid Plainsmen Baseball Team Preview – Presented by Dan Snyder Shelter Insurance
ENID PLAINSMEN BASEBALL 2026 Season Preview By Jay Hoberecht Every sport has special moments! Opening day for baseball is one of those moments! The Enid High School Plainsmen will be opening their 2026 season in February under the leadership of head Coach Brad Gore. Coach Gore has been around the game for over three decades. He […]
Enid’s Macee Ylitalo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Slater Mechanical
By Jay Hoberecht Macee Ylitalo is a 17-year-old senior at Enid High School. She is an active young woman who is fully embracing her final year of school. Macee comes from a military background. Her father is a Lieutenant Colonel Retired (February 2025). He now works for an oil company. Her family consists of Dad, […]
Enid’s Keon Young – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Slater Mechanical
Enid High School’s Keon Young For Enid High School junior Keon Young, baseball is more than a sport — it’s a lesson in responsibility, discipline, and the power of teamwork. As a standout center fielder and pitcher for the Plainsmen, Young approaches both the classroom and the diamond with a quiet confidence shaped by the people […]
Enid’s Dallas Darrow – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Andrew Real Estate Co.
Senior Dallas Darrow has earned a reputation at Enid High School for being dependable, hardworking, and deeply grounded in both faith and family values. As a key member of the Plainsmen baseball team, Darrow brings more than athletic talent; he brings leadership, humility, and perspective shaped by his life experiences on and off the field. […]
Enid’s Shelby Ramos – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Security National Bank
On the soccer field at Enid High School, senior forward Shelby Ramos plays with a quiet intensity that starts long before kickoff. Her game is built on more than speed or skill; it’s grounded in gratitude, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility to the people who believe in her. Her first source of strength […]