junior

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She had 14 victories as a junior was selected the Division 2 player of the year after posting a 1.20 earned-run average while striking out 239 batters in 140 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s rare for a player to go from junior champion to contender in the Open in back-to-back years, but not unheard of.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A former Australian Open junior doubles finalist alongside fellow Pole Iga Swiatek, Chwalinska has spoken openly about the depression that led her to take a break from tennis early in her professional career.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

No peacocking and no polyester are among the codes junior bankers typically learn by breaking them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Moss and Esperanza had been lucky enough to attend the same junior high, but since freshman year, they’d attended different high schools.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro