The rookie, all-girl robotics team formed early last summer with 11 high school girls representing public, charter and home school communities.

Source: https://jocoreport.com/johnston-county-team-qualifies-for-first-robotics-world-championship/

The rookie also doesn't want to deal with any sob stories over his possible future benching.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/devitomania-over-brian-daboll-noncommittal-on-giants-starting-qb-for-week-17

The rookie catcher had a great May after struggling in April.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/16/mets-returning-relievers-offer-potential-fix-to-failed-plan/

The rookie from Division-II Shepherd University made the 53-man roster, but coach Matt Eberflus left open the possibility the Bears might prefer a veteran to back up Justin Fields.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/8/28/23848855/cook-county-sheriff-free-naloxone-overdose-opioid

The rookie has been on the podium in back-to-back races.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1825966/F1-LIVE-Lewis-Hamilton-Max-Verstappen-Sergio-Perez-United-States-GP

The rookie himself admitted that he was struggling to finish drives and get the ball in the end zone.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/buy-or-sell-kenny-pickett-will-put-up-top-10-passing-numbers-in-2023/

The rookie just can’t seem to lose.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-arizona-coyotes-20230211-hl4abzk75ndepmqddpq7ydnyd4-story.html

The rookie linebacker flashed a ton tonight and gave us an idea of what to expect in the future.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/8/20/23838838/winners-losers-from-broncos-49ers-preseason-game

The rookie made Josey Jewell miss and plowed into the end zone, continuing the Broncos’ issues against tight ends this season.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/broncos/all-grit-no-chance-lions-restore-roar-at-broncos-expense

The rookie missed the cut after finishing 4 over par.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/01/14/sports/sony-veteran-parker-mclachlin-fires-72-misses-cut-by-3/

The rookie netminder finished with four stops.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/04/point-scores-2-lightning-rout-maple-leafs-in-series-opener/

The rookie pointed at the net to signal that he thought it was in, but after a lengthy review, it was decided the puck had not crossed the line on the initial shot.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/12/sports/alexis-lafreniere-saves-rangers-in-shootout-win-over-blue-jackets/

The rookie quarterback will start from day one, and his coach, former UNLV quarterback Shane Steichen, is banking on being able to refine the skills of perhaps the most athletic prospect to enter the league at the position.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/breaking-down-raiders-schedule-season-begins-ends-against-broncos-2901244/

The rookie responded by throwing for 248 yards with 4 touchdowns and no interceptions to lead the offense to a historic blowout.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/raiders-chargers-mark-davis-thursday-night-football/625623

The rookie returned this week after sitting out last week with the sprained left ankle he aggravated on the seventh and final sack in the OT loss to Houston two weeks ago.

Source: https://genevatimes.ch/titans-qb-will-levis-leaves-against-texans-ruled-out-with-foot-injury/

The rookie sixth-round draft pick himself pocketed a total of $860,224 during his rookie season, with a $705,000 base salary and a $155,224 signing bonus in his slotted draft position.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/02/cameron-heyward-made-sure-connor-got-a-taste-of-rookie-hazing-with-hefty-cognac-bill/

The rookie skipped around first base and wore a huge smile as he headed for home.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/08/henderson-8th-inning-hr-carries-orioles-past-struggling-rockies-5-4/

The rookie slot receiver caught three passes for 35 yards, added a 20-yard run and returned a punt for 25 yards.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/22/mac-jones-delivers-signature-win-with-29-25-comeback-victory-over-bills/

The rookie took a couple of good shots on the noggin, but hung in there and delivered the last shot of the fight before the officials broke it up.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/11/bruins-grind-out-3-1-win-in-opener/