junior varsity
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The priority is getting on scouts’ radar as quickly as possible—and a season or two on junior varsity is unacceptable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
Even though Centennial had only six players available much of the season for varsity action, Cole created a junior varsity team, so help is on the way if the team gets a playoff spot.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
Not bad for someone who played on the junior varsity team as a freshman at St. Bernard.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
Eventually, Little would play in junior varsity football games as a punter, before jumping up to varsity level.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
Trent was junior varsity, but Chip had managed a spot on the varsity roster, the only sophomore to do so.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
