VYPE: Rylee, what grade are you in and how long have you been involved in wrestling?
Rylee Allen: I am in 9th grade, and I started wrestling three years ago.
VYPE: What have you enjoyed most about the sport?
RA: Getting pushed to do my best.
VYPE: What is the strength of your skill set and what have you improved on the most this
season?
RA: Leg riding and fireman’s carry. I’ve improved on taking shots and working on my feet.
VYPE: What makes CPHS a great place for you as a student-athlete?
RA: It’s a good environment and our wrestlers are held to a higher standard.
VYPE: Have you been impressed with a teammate this season?
RA: Laila Mirza has had a huge impression on me during the season. She was Sand Springs
first State Placer and currently ranked No. 2 in NJCAA.
VYPE: Which teammate keeps everyone laughing and who is the most serious?
RA: Faith keeps everyone laughing, Gracie keeps everybody in line making sure we do our
best.
VYPE: How do you mentally prepare for competition?
RA: I pray a specific prayer before every match.
VYPE: What do you love most about your teammates?
RA: That they are very supportive.
VYPE: What is your goal for life after high school?
RA: To get a wrestling scholarship to Oklahoma State and join the Air Force after.
VYPE: Who inspires you on or off the mat?
RA: My brother. He is currently a senior, wrestling for the Sandites at 215-pounds.
VYPE: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
RA: Since I am only a freshman, I haven’t really got to accomplish much in high school. But I
would say either placing at Junior High state or becoming a starter for varsity this year.
