: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Whitworth died at age 62, just one week after Love graduated from high school, leaving behind a family determined to carry his love and example forward.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The Nationals’ Youth Baseball Academy in Southeast, a staple since 2013, is a wonderful venue for both boys’ baseball teams in middle and high schools, and for girls’ softball teams.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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Noun
People college-aged and above were more likely to hurt fingers, while youth up through those in high school were most likely to hit their heads.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Whitworth died at age 62, just one week after Love graduated from high school, leaving behind a family determined to carry his love and example forward.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The Nationals’ Youth Baseball Academy in Southeast, a staple since 2013, is a wonderful venue for both boys’ baseball teams in middle and high schools, and for girls’ softball teams.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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