SportsAugust 22, 2026
nonselect
non-suh-LEKT
Definition
In the context of Louisiana high school sports, refers to public schools that do not have selective enrollment policies, which distinguishes them from 'select' private or charter schools in the playoff system.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'non-' (meaning not) combined with 'select' (from the Latin 'selectus', meaning chosen or picked out). It describes entities not included within a specific chosen group.
In the news
The term is used here to identify the specific division (D-II nonselect) in which the Lakeshore Titans football team competes during the state playoffs.
Lakeshore football 2026 at a glance: Bonvillain hopes continuity will lead to success
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