Wylie alumnus midfielder Osato Enabulele was named the District 9-6A MVP during his junior season and the district’s defensive player of the year during his senior season. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media
By David Wolman
Whether it was leadership, making timely plays or running or golfing to the top of the leaderboard, the seniors for the class of 2025 at Wylie High School left an indelible impression on their coaches, teammates and fans.
To honor all of the hard work, success and sacrifices that they made throughout their high school athletic careers, The Wylie News will highlight the accomplishments of the top seniors of this past school year from Wylie.
Braeden Ray, Baseball
Wylie had one of the most balanced offenses in all of District 9-6A and it was fueled by alumnus third baseman Braeden Ray. Named the district’s offensive player of the year, Ray hit .412 during district play with 11 runs scored, 9 RBI and 12 walks. He helped to lead the Pirates to 23 wins and an appearance in the bi-district round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs.
Harrison Vicic, Football
A big reason why Wylie enjoyed a huge turnaround on defense during the second half of district play to help the Pirates make the playoffs for the third consecutive season was the play of Vicic.
Vicic has been described by Wylie head coach Jimmy Carter as an old-school football player who has a nose for the ball. More times than not, Vicic could be found in the middle of a play. Vicic, a three-year varsity player, finished his standout prep career with 293 tackles, 15 sacks and one interception. His best season was his senior year, when he recorded a whopping 156 tackles, including 21 tackles for loss and 9 sacks.
Jagger Bale, Baseball/Football
Bale, a three-year varsity starter, used his legs to power a Pirate rushing attack that averaged 203.9 rushing yards per game and used his arm to throw for 1,821 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns during his senior season.
Bale also starred for Wylie’s baseball team. Named one of top five seniors in District 9-6A by the district’s head coaches, Bale, a catcher, backstopped a talented Wylie pitching rotation that surrendered just 77 runs in 33 games. He helped to lead the Pirates to a 23-win season, a second-place finish in District 9-6A and another playoff berth.
Karson Barclow, Volleyball
Playing for a Wylie team that had seven players who finished the 2024 season with at least 100 kills, the right arm of Barclow stood out amongst a lethal Lady Pirate offense.
Named the District 9-6A co-offensive player, Barclow was the driving force behind a Wylie team that finished as the co-district champion and advanced past the bi-district round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season and finished as a regional semifinalist. The alumna outside hitter notched 412 kills, 35 blocks and 41 service aces.
Kayla Santiago, Softball
Santiago, a center fielder, was a key cog for a Wylie squad that hit 48 home runs.
Santiago, who hit in the No. 2 spot in the Pirates’ batting order, used a combination of speed and power to guide the Pirates to a co-district championship and an appearance in the Region II-6A Division I semifinals. Named the 9-6A offensive player of the year, Santiago, a Texas A&M-Corpus Christi signee, recorded a team-high 31 stolen bases, finished with a .523 batting average, hit eight home runs, drove in 43 runs and struck out just 6 times in 137 plate appearances.
Noah Mallory, Boys Basketball
All five starters in the Pirates’ starting lineup were seniors, including Mallory.
After he was named the most valuable player of District 9-6A during his junior season, Mallory won 9-6A offensive player of the year during his senior season, one in which the Pirates won the district title for the third consecutive season and finished as an area-round finalist. He came up with crucial baskets all season for the Pirates. During a bi-district playoff game against Rockwall-Heath – a 68-44 win for Wylie –he scored 23 of his 29 points in the first half.
Osato Enabulele, Boys Soccer
Enabulele, a midfielder and University of Washington signee, helped to lead a renaissance in boys’ soccer at Wylie.
After being named the district’s most valuable player during his junior season, one in which the Pirates made the playoffs for the first time in 10 years, he followed that up with a highly successful senior season. Named the 9-6A defensive player of the year, Enabulele was a lockdown defender and a quiet leader who set up his teammates for scoring opportunities. He also had a great finishing touch, scoring 11 goals while contributing four assists. He helped to lead Wylie to 13 wins and a second straight playoff berth.
Taylor Johnson, Volleyball
Johnson was one of the most versatile setters in all of District 9-6A.
While her primary responsibility was to set up her teammates for hitting opportunities, she was also a threat to hit the ball. She finished her senior season with 144 kills. She also had a great feel for the game. Named the district’s setter of the year, she dished out 845 assists and also contributed 289 digs.
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