SportsAugust 18, 2026

releaguing

ree-LEE-ging

Definition

The act of reorganizing or moving athletic teams between different leagues or competitive divisions.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'league,' which comes from the Medieval Latin 'ligare,' meaning 'to bind or tie together.'

In the news

The word refers to the organizational changes in high school sports conferences that impact team schedules and competitive levels, which the hosts discuss in the episode.

Pacifica High football coach Mike Moon talks Tritons football on Prep Period

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Ventura County Star

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