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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
Noun
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As freshmen, Rose, Chico, and Tupac were relative unknowns.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Our Freshman All-America team recognizes the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who have made the biggest impact for their teams in 2025.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The young quarterback's sophomore season has been great, with more and more people acknowledging his abilities, including Esiason.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Scudero, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver, was again a huge part of their success.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All the numbers were season-highs for the junior.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The junior running back rushed for a pair of touchdowns and caught another as his team recovered a fumble and recorded three interceptions en route to downing crosstown rival East Ridge 23-15 at TCO Stadium in Eagan.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zuhn, a senior, is a two-year team captain and in his fourth year as a starter; Bisontis is an underclassman and will have an NFL decision to make after the season.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the video, two older players take turns grabbing the underclassman’s head and forcing each of their groins into his face as at least two more players cheer.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Week 5 is yet another test for our intrepid undergrad.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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International students, who make up around 6% of undergrads, are dealing with tougher visa requirements thanks to our current administration.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Upperclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upperclassman. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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