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What: 60 of the nation’s best high school upperclassmen playing a nine-inning, East vs. West All-Star Game
When: 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Petco Park
Admission: Free
Watch online: PerfectGame.TV
Notes: The rosters feature players from 20 states and Puerto Rico.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
For upperclassmen to further prepare for the NFL draft.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The cross-pollination innovation Perhaps Clunie’s most innovative creation is the Cats Care Mentorship Program, which pairs every incoming freshman athlete with an upperclassman from a different sport.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
His first batch of recruits should be upperclassmen and any tweaks that needed to be made to the coaching staff like a coordinator switch should already be completed.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
For upperclassmen to further prepare for the NFL draft.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The cross-pollination innovation Perhaps Clunie’s most innovative creation is the Cats Care Mentorship Program, which pairs every incoming freshman athlete with an upperclassman from a different sport.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
His first batch of recruits should be upperclassmen and any tweaks that needed to be made to the coaching staff like a coordinator switch should already be completed.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upperclassman
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His strength on defense was particularly impressive for a freshman, as TCU big men Xavier Edmonds and David Punch struggled to create good looks inside the lane thanks in large part to the defense of Peat.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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University of Michigan star quarterback Bryce Underwood will return to the program for his sophomore season despite the recent scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The brothers, who are both listed at approximately 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, can help fill the gap left by sophomore starter Za’Quan Bryan and back-up Jaylen Bowden, who played very little in his first year as a transfer from North Carolina Central.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rianna Bernal, who was third in last year’s state meet at 125 pounds while a junior at Lemoore High, transferred to Marina.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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The junior ran for 133 yards on 22 carries — averaging 6 yards per rush.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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And with strong underclassmen in Emerson Delleo, Charlotte Yeulenski and Phoebe O’Connor, who all chipped in to dethrone the Tigers, Franklin has plans of going on this incredible ride again in the future.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
16 Nov. 2025
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Horn has a holistic program philosophy in which the varsity engages frequently with underclassmen through joint practices and buddy programs.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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My undergrad was at Southern Oregon University, which is like a Shakespeare conservatory, because the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is there.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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In 2022, University of Surrey chemistry undergrad Eleanor Mackintosh actually designed a filter-feeding robotic fish that could theoretically do the job.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Upperclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upperclassman. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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