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 […]
Q&A with Chisholm’s Kennedy Martin – Presented by Mike Hanley Attorney at Law – FT&H
VYPE: How long have you played softball? What first got you interested in the sport? Kennedy: 11 years total; I have been playing travel ball since 8U and currently in 16U. I played softball since T-ball so I’ve always been interested in the sport, but what interested me to take it seriously was watching older […]
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 […]
Mid-Season Football Players to Watch List – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
The 2025 Oklahoma high school football season is nearing its midway point, and several outstanding players have emerged. VYPE reached out to coaches across the state, and we’ve compiled a list of players to watch below. Cooper McCord – Adair Cooper is the leader of our team, playing quarterback and middle linebacker. He has had […]
Chisholm’s Makenna Ridgway – Presented by Security National Bank
By Olivia Jones Chisholm High School junior Makenna Ridgway may be one of the quietest players her coach has ever led, but her presence on the softball field speaks volumes. A two-year varsity starter heading into her junior season, Makenna has built a reputation for consistency, hard work, and character that mirrors the foundation laid […]
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 […]
Waukomis’ Wyatt Overstreet – Presented by Dan Snyder Shelter Insurance
For Waukomis High School sophomore Wyatt Overstreet, football has been a way of life for as long as he can remember. Now a sophomore, Wyatt has been playing tackle football since the second grade after a few early seasons of flag football sparked by his mom signing him up. “My mom put me on a […]