: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship
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Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Originally from Walker County, Burse joined the Air Force immediately after graduating from high school.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Campbell, who was a five-star recruit and a top-10 national prospect coming out of high school, ended up becoming a 43-game starter at Texas.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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There are over 200 high schools in North and South Carolina that are committed to playing flag football in the 2026-27 school year, according to Fields.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Originally from Walker County, Burse joined the Air Force immediately after graduating from high school.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Campbell, who was a five-star recruit and a top-10 national prospect coming out of high school, ended up becoming a 43-game starter at Texas.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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