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Neenah senior JJ Paider has been selected as the RallyAroundUs Athlete of the Week for the week of March 14-20 after a statewide vote on WisSports.net. 

There were 4,713 total votes this week. Paider topped all vote getters with 1,938 votes. Roncalli's Luke Pautz came in second with 1,491 votes.

Paider came out to a state wide audience this past weekend, showcasing his skillset throughout. In the Rocket's 60-52 semifinal win over Racine Case, the 6'7" forward had 17 points on eight of thirteen shooting and added 14 rebounds and five assists. Paider, an unsigned player in the class of 2022, then had 14 points on six of nine shooting and added another 18 rebounds in the 64-52 victory over Brookfield Central in the Division 1 State title game. His 32 combined rebounds set a WIAA Division 1 State Tournament record.

The Athlete of the Week is sponsored by RallyAroundUs. It highlights the players who have "made a splash" in the world of high school sports each week. If you have a nominee for Athlete of the Week please send it to Colton Wilson. 

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