VYPE: How did you get into wrestling?

Topher Garrett: My dad got me into wrestling when I was eight years old and I loved it as soon as I started.

VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year? How is it going?

TG: I want to place at state this year and All-American at Fargo. I think it’s going well. I can beat the best guys when my mind is right and I come to wrestle.

VYPE: What is your favorite athletic memory?

TG: Anytime the whole team is staying in a hotel is always a lot of fun. Great memories every time.

VYPE: Along with wrestling, what other activities or sports are you involved in?

TG: I play around with jiu jitsu in the off season and like lifting weights.

VYPE: Which teammate has left the biggest impression on you? Why?

TG: Payton Thomas has definitely been the teammate who has affected me the most, from taking me to extra practices with him to traveling the country wrestling together.

VYPE: How have you used sport to impact your school and/or community?

TG: Wrestling helps a lot with school because they basically say ‘If you don’t do good in school, you can’t wrestle.’ I think overall it makes you a better person everywhere in life

VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher and why?

TG: My fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Lawrence, was super great from the way he taught to how he treated us.

VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation. Where do you go and who do you take with you?

TG: Hawaii, hands down. It’s beautiful. I’d take my Dad, Mom and sister.

VYPE: Here is your chance to say hello, goodbye or thank you to anyone you wish.

TG: I’d like to thank my Dad. He got me into the sport and has taught me and supported me every step of the way. From the old matroom under the high school gym to the wrestling room at UCO. Thank you Dad.