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Tryouts begin with a glitch — log-in troubles — that Rodriguez must solve quickly as the candidates split into competing teams and take their places at the tables in back.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Another wrinkle caused by COVID: Tryouts were virtual-only.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2022

Tryouts back then were in separate gyms — the varsity in the upper gym and the junior varsity in the lower gym.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2017

Tryouts back then were in separate gyms - the varsity in the upper gym and the junior varsity in the lower gym.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2017

Coach Turtle Face noticed me and called out, "Kid, what are you doing? Tryouts were last week."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds