Class of 2000

From 1996 through 2000, Wes Moyer played football and baseball at Apex High School and had a strong impact on both of those programs, as well as the overall school community. In baseball, he led Apex to the 2000 4A State Baseball Championship and was named the “Most Valuable Player” in the State Championship series.  Wes earned four varsity letters in baseball and was selected as an all-conference players three times.  He started his first game as a freshman to his last as a senior. Wes also earned academic all conference honors during his time playing baseball. After graduating from Apex High School in 2000, these accomplishments and his outstanding ability earned him a baseball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While there, he had several game winning hits including a 3-run walk off home run. In addition, he also hit a grand slam. During those years, he spent several summers playing in the Coastal Plains League where college players go to improve their skills. In 2001, not only was he selected to play in the CPL All-Star Game, but he was also named the “Most Valuable Offensive Player” for that game. The following year, his team won the Coastal Plains League Championship.

Wes was also a vital contributor to the Apex football team, starting at quarterback for three years. His leadership and ability on the field helped the 1998 Apex football team have its first winning season since 1981 and earned its first trip to the State playoffs in 16 years. During those three years he ran and passed for a combined 31 touchdowns. He earned three varsity letters in football, was also academic all-conference, and was selected as the team “Offensive Player of the Year” in 1998 and 1999. In 1998, he was honorable mention all-conference followed by all-conference honors in 1999. Additionally, he was selected as the “Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year” in 1999. A true testament to the respect from his teammates, he was selected as the team’s “Most Valuable Player” in 1999 by his teammates. 

Wes has enjoyed a successful career in the financial services industry here in Apex with Modern Woodmen of America. Apex High School and the town of Apex remain very important parts of his life.  Wes is a founding member of the “Apex Football Foundation” which formed to lend support to the football program. He has volunteered with both the Apex Parks and Recreation Department and the C35 league as a youth baseball coach. Carrying his desire to serve the community even further, Wes served on the Apex Town Council from 2015-2019. Just as his athletic family at Apex High school was important to him, his own family is extremely important to him. He is married to Stacey Cox, also an Apex High School graduate, and they have four children.  Wes can still be found at many Apex High School events supporting his town, his school, and his family.