How to Use varsity in a Sentence

varsity

noun
  • The three-year varsity starter was hard to stop coming down the field.
    Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The Duchess wore a pair of Frame jeans, a black shirt, and a navy varsity jacket.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Next Friday’s game will be the fifth for the varsity team.
    Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022
  • While he's worked at the school, Altschuler has been the head coach of the varsity girl's flag football and is on the coaching staff of the boys' team.
    Katherine Kokal, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The Yorkville shortstop is one of four seniors in their third year on the varsity.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Bumped up to varsity right away, he was named the team’s freshman MVP.
    Jeff Vorva, chicagotribune.com, 31 Mar. 2022
  • He was moved up for the 5A playoffs to varsity and was mentored by Lara, who was like a coach on the field.
    Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2022
  • At the time, the Damascus varsity squad had a 51-game winning streak and the JV team was a force in its own right.
    Dan Morse, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • He was not allowed to play on the varsity team as a freshman.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
  • The two sat in the front row, with the stylish kiddo rocking a white dress paired with a blue varsity jacket.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
  • The youngest of the group is Nadia, a 14 year old freshman starting on varsity.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024
  • For a time, his spot on the varsity team’s starting lineup keeps him afloat.
    Diane Cole, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Kai, 17, is an avid golfer, and is on the varsity team at her high school in Florida.
    Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 20 July 2024
  • There was no 3-point line, no shot clock and freshmen couldn’t play varsity.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2024
  • But when report cards came out, 11 of the 26 varsity players had not made grades.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2022
  • Freeman was a two-year captain and on the varsity for the entire, four-year career.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
  • As a ninth grader at Catonsville, Wood was one of only three freshmen to earn a spot on the Comets’ varsity team.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022
  • The previous season, the varsity team didn’t score a touchdown through the first six weeks.
    Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2024
  • At the time, there were no Black players on Carroll’s varsity team.
    Stephanie Drenka, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
  • At least three varsity esports teams also call the state home.
    Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The Wildcats have several sophomores who are ready to step up to the varsity.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022
  • She was called up to the varsity of the Souhegan High School baseball team in 2016 and was part of a state championship winner.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2022
  • The Panthers have seven total and five who have been with the varsity program for four years.
    David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Michael Jordan failed to make the varsity team during his sophomore year of high school.
    Joanna Riley, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Rosey is the senior captain of the cross country team and also runs varsity track.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024
  • Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Friday, Feb. 9.
    Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Thursday, Feb. 15.
    Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
    Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Joe was decked out in head to toe Yanks gear, rocking a special edition fitted, varsity jacket, and Timbs.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • This stylish Wool Bomber Jacket blends the varsity build with luxurious wool, providing a unique look with practical large pockets.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024

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