junior

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She had 14 victories as a junior was selected the Division 2 player of the year after posting a 1.20 earned-run average while striking out 239 batters in 140 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Streeting and a handful of junior ministers quit the government in the aftermath, while Burnham, regarded as the frontrunner in any future leadership contest, set his sights on returning to Westminster in the Makerfield by-election.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

A former Australian Open junior doubles finalist alongside fellow Pole Iga Swiatek, Chwalinska has spoken openly about the depression that led her to take a break from tennis early in her professional career.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In 1975, defending junior champion Nancy Lopez finished tied for second in the Open.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“Started at third base my junior and senior year. No one cared that he was gay—not the players, not the coaches, not the fans.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner