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a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room
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Jaden Jefferson, De La Salle track and field: Jefferson set the state record in the 100 with a 10.01 finish in the prelims at the CIF track and field championships.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Malia Jones placed third in triple jump at 39-2 and Brooklyn Davis, who surpassed 40-feet in prelims, was ninth in the shot put at 39-1 ¼ .
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Just a few minutes later, Harrison joined the record-breaking party in a 3A prelim.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Ton qualifies first in the 200 and 500 freestyles while Ohl earns the No. 1 seed in the 50 free at the CIF-SS Division 1 swimming prelims at Mt. SAC.
Ton qualifies first in the 200 and 500 freestyles while Ohl earns the No. 1 seed in the 50 free at the CIF-SS Division 1 swimming prelims at Mt. SAC.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Malia Jones placed third in triple jump at 39-2 and Brooklyn Davis, who surpassed 40-feet in prelims, was ninth in the shot put at 39-1 ¼ .
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Just a few minutes later, Harrison joined the record-breaking party in a 3A prelim.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Ton qualifies first in the 200 and 500 freestyles while Ohl earns the No. 1 seed in the 50 free at the CIF-SS Division 1 swimming prelims at Mt. SAC.
Ton qualifies first in the 200 and 500 freestyles while Ohl earns the No. 1 seed in the 50 free at the CIF-SS Division 1 swimming prelims at Mt. SAC.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelim. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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