Westmoore’s Kaysie Gallope – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Paul Michael – Shelter Insurance
When Westmoore High School senior Kaysie Gallope steps onto the mat, she is focused on one thing, getting the win. Gallope started wrestling when she was a sophomore and has enjoyed many memorable moments since becoming a wrestler. “One of my favorite moments is when we went to the Kansas City Stampede. I had so […]
Westmoore’s Gavin Gagnon – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Triple Diamond Construction
When senior Gavin Gagnon steps onto the mat this season, it’s one step closer to finishing his high school career as a wrestler. But wrestling is not his only sport. Gagnon is a dominant football player and could spend his Saturdays on the football field next year. For now, his focus is helping the Westmoore […]
Q&A with Westmoore’s Josiah Kemp – Presented by Silver Leaf Animal Hospital
VYPE: What has baseball taught you that you use in your daily life? Josiah Kemp: Baseball has taught me integrity which is doing what is right when no one is looking. I use this in my daily life with academics. When the teacher isn’t in the classroom I still do everything I’m supposed to when […]
Westmoore’s Ivan Antwi-Donkor – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Silver Leaf Animal Hospital
By Valerie Cerda on Special Assignment for VYPE Magazine Ivan Antwi-Donkor has big goals for the current basketball season. Antwi-Donkor puts in the work to make his goals come true. “I train after school and on the court. My hard work is paying off, and my jump shot percentage is increasing, meaning my shooting abilities […]
Westmoore’s Topher Garrett – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Total Roof Protection
Wrestling at 144-pounds this season, Westmoore High School’s Topher Garrett started wrestling at the age of eight years old. Now a senior, Garrett has found his way to several podiums this season and is preparing to make a run at qualifying for the state tournament. During the COAC Tournament, Garrett wrestled his way to a […]
Moore West Junior High’s Brandon Lewis – Presented by Eskridge Honda
When Brandon Lewis first realized he wanted to mentor student-athletes as a coach, it was after making the decision to no longer play football. “My first taste of coaching came when I was in college at Adams State University. After I decided to hang up my cleats, the coaches allowed me to stay around the […]
The Eye of The Storm w/ Westmoore Senior Josiah Moore – Presented by Eskridge Honda
By Chris Dietrich on Special Assignment for VYPE Magazine VYPE: Many people don’t realize how physically demanding a band can be. How do you train or prepare for performances? Josiah Moore: The marching band’s demands are stamina and heat. So, especially over the summer, I have to prepare by running outside to get used to […]
Westmoore’s Sophie Kuhlman Positively Prepared – Presented by Eskridge Honda
By Valerie Cerda – On Special Assignment for VYPE Magazine Westmoore High School’s Sophie Kuhlman has been playing softball since she was four. “Growing up in a family that loves Softball has influenced me to play. I would watch my cousin play in college, so when my mom signed me up to play, I was […]
Moore War Update – Presented by Eskridge Honda
The Moore War rages on as basketball, wrestling and swimming heated up to kick off the new year. Basketball On the court, the Westmoore girls picked up a big win over Southmoore, but the boys struggled in contests against Moore and Southmoore. During the John Nobles Tournament Moore boys defeated Westmoore, 63-38 and Southmoore picked […]
Beyond The Mat with Trae Rios – Presented by Eskridge Honda
By Chris Dietrich, on special assignment with VYPE Magazine Trae Rios is a 3x State Qualifier, 2x State Placer, Fargo All America. Trae has committed to the University of Oklahoma. Trae is a leader on and off the mat. Trae has over 300 hours of community service during his HS career and almost 100 this […]