junior varsity
noun
: a team composed of members lacking the experience or qualification required for the varsity
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Vega, who was called up from the junior varsity, earned her first victory.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Liam’s younger brother, Ryan, now a senior, moved into the No. 1 spot and Avon moved up a group of players up who had played junior varsity.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
From regular academics, varsity volleyball, and junior varsity basketball, Alondra continues to press on.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Both helped San Clemente’s junior varsity post an 8-1-1 record last season.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Liam’s younger brother, Ryan, now a senior, moved into the No. 1 spot and Avon moved up a group of players up who had played junior varsity.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
From regular academics, varsity volleyball, and junior varsity basketball, Alondra continues to press on.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Both helped San Clemente’s junior varsity post an 8-1-1 record last season.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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“Junior varsity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junior%20varsity. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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