Broken Arrow’s Emily Beckley
VYPE: Why are you passionate about wrestling?
Emily Beckley: I am passionate because wrestling is hard, so it makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something. My favorite part of wrestling is doing fun moves and being with my teammates.
VYPE: What life lesson has wrestling taught you that can be used in everyday life?
EB: Wrestling has taught me a new level of perseverance, self-confidence and positivity.
VYPE: Who inspires you and why?
EB: Amit Elor inspires me the most. She is an Olympic gold medalist in women’s wrestling and has become someone I look up to.
VYPE: When did you start wrestling and what drew you to it?
EB: I started wrestling at the end of 2019 and I was drawn to it because I had so many brothers who wrestled.
VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your school as a student-athlete?
EB: My favorite part has to be that it is an interesting sport for some people to see. A lot of people still don’t really understand girls wrestling or even know it’s a thing.
VYPE: What is your favorite wrestling accomplishment?
EB: Probably winning the Cache tournament against a girl that I was training to beat.
VYPE: What is the best advice you have been given?
EB: If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always have a reason to not win.
VYPE: Where was your favorite vacation and what made it special?
EB: We went to Orange Beach, Alabama. It was so nice and beautiful there.
VYPE: This is your chance to thank anyone you wish.
EB: I would 100% say thank you to my coach, Tori Liles!
