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The festival’s name is a cheeky play on Harry Potter’s nickname, “the boy who lived,” given to the character upon surviving a death curse.

From Los Angeles Times

He appreciated spending his first two years getting to play on lower-level teams with no pressure of immediately playing on varsity while waiting for his body to mature.

From Los Angeles Times

Others are ready to play on varsity as freshmen because of their physical and mental prowess.

From Los Angeles Times

"And for the boys who didn't play on Thursday night, it's a real opportunity."

From BBC

Children play on porches with scraggly cats and sun-faded plastic toys.

From Literature