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These recent grads walked away from sports after high school. Here’s why.
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· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points They explain why they chose to walk away from competing after high school. Recent high school graduates Taylor Voigt, Frank Miller, and Alex Kurpis have shared their reasons for not pursuing sports in college.
Recent high school graduates Taylor Voigt, Frank Miller, and Alex Kurpis have shared their reasons for not pursuing sports in college. They explain why they chose to walk away from competing after high school.
These individuals have also discussed what they decided to pursue instead of college sports. Their stories provide insight into the decisions they made after high school.
Further details about their choices and what they are doing now can be found in the source publication, which features their explanations and pursuits in more depth.
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Category: schools Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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