Name: A.J. Schopp
School: Tyrone
Age: 18
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Grade: Senior
Sport: Wrestling
Athlete of week achievement: Schopp was named Outstanding Wrestler of the District 6 Class AA Tournament after winning the title at 135 pounds. He also won his 153rd career match - a school and area record.
Season update: This season, Schopp is 35-0 with 25 pins and five technical falls.
Coach Blair Packer's quote: "He has been an invaluable asset in terms of helping other kids along and his leadership by example on and off the mat. He is well-deserved of Outstanding Wrestler. His performance this weekend was stellar."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Holsinger
Favorite subject: Physical education
Favorite movie: "Vision Quest"
Favorite food: Jeano-boli
Favorite song: "Drop The World" by Lil Wayne
Outside interests: Hanging out with my friends and playing with my Xbox 360
Favorite pro team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Edinboro
Pro athlete most admired: Henry Cejudo
Best athlete I ever played with: Jordan Oliver
Best athlete I ever competed against: Logan Steiber
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents and all my coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Being in the state finals twice.
How I got my start in wrestling: Terry Albright got my brother into wrestling, and I just followed him.
Future goal: Winning states and place in the nationals at the collegiate level.
