VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life?

Graci Frey: Cross country has taught me how to have a strong mental mindset.

VYPE: What is your favorite part about being on a team?

GF: My favorite part about cross country is the family of friends it has brought to me.

VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport?

GF: It’s not a very well-known sport for high schoolers and I want to show people how fun it can be!

VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your high school as an athlete?

GF: With Broken Arrow being one of the largest high schools in Oklahoma it is an honor to be one of the top runners for our school and a huge accomplishment for myself.

VYPE: Which professional athlete do you look up to and why?

GF: My favorite cross country runner is Payton Hinkle. She was a senior my freshman year and she is now one of the top runners at OSU!

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?

GF: Averie McKnight. She was there for me no matter what, always cheering me on and telling me to keep pushing. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her!

VYPE: When and how did you first get into playing your sport?

GF: I started cross country my freshman year of high school. I wanted to get in better shape for soccer but soon realized I liked cross country better than soccer.

VYPE: Here is your chance to thank anyone you wish.

GF: I would like to thank my coaches, teammates, and my parents. I would not be here without them supporting me! Also, a shoutout to my younger sister Lilli. She pushes me during all our workouts and helps me improve each day.

VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you?

GF: Life is short so make the best of your life.