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JJ Schoenlein of Skyview wrestling is The Columbian Week 19 prep athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger

Schoenlein beat out Faith Tarrant of Prairie to win weekly honor

By Tim Martinez, Columbian Assistant Sports Editor
Published: February 22, 2024, 5:52pm
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Skyview junior JJ Schoenlein celebrates back-to-back championships Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, after the 4A 175-pound championship match at the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament at Tacoma Dome. Schoenlein beat Sumner’s Matt King by major decision, 10-2.
Skyview junior JJ Schoenlein celebrates back-to-back championships Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, after the 4A 175-pound championship match at the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament at Tacoma Dome. Schoenlein beat Sumner’s Matt King by major decision, 10-2. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Skyview wrestler JJ Schoenlein is The Columbian 2023-24 Week 19 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger.

Schoenlein received 2,701 of the 5,366 votes cast to win the honor.

The junior overcame a bout of myelitis last summer to claim his second consecutive state title, winning the 175-pound crown at the Class 4A state tournament in Tacoma.

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