underclassman
noun
un·der·class·man
ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən 
: a member of the freshman or sophomore class in a school or college
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Next season the Patriots will return nine underclassmen, led by Nungurey in the circle.
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Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 4 June 2026
While Meyer and some other key seniors are departing, the Knights started seven underclassmen, including a dynamic offensive player in Rafacz and three-fourths of their starting back line.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Seniors Jordan Woolery and Grant are one pace to break NCAA records, but the underclassmen aren’t far behind.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
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Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 4 June 2026
While Meyer and some other key seniors are departing, the Knights started seven underclassmen, including a dynamic offensive player in Rafacz and three-fourths of their starting back line.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Seniors Jordan Woolery and Grant are one pace to break NCAA records, but the underclassmen aren’t far behind.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
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underclassman
noun
un·der·class·man
ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən
: a student in the first or second year of a four-year high school or college
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