Answer: SCOUT

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCOUTCheck out a future opponent
SCOUTPack member
SCOUTBoy or Girl
scoutto reconnoitre
scoutto search (for)
scoutperson sent ahead to obtain information
scoutperson employed to find new talent
scoutto search as a scout
SCOUTSports team employee
SCOUTLook for talent
SCOUTRecon, perhaps
SCOUTSports team employee looking for new talent
SCOUTPerson on the prowl for new talent
SCOUTOne collecting merit badges
SCOUTBadge earner
SCOUTGame piece on a Stratego board
SCOUTKit Carson, professionally
SCOUTBall club position
SCOUTTalent hound
SCOUT"To Kill a Mockingbird" girl
SCOUTCarson was one
SCOUTGuy, usually good.
SCOUTMember of B.S A.
SCOUTSeek talent.
SCOUTGuy, often good.
SCOUTSearcher for rare things.
SCOUTTalent hunter.
SCOUTRidicule
SCOUTKit Carson, e.g.
SCOUTBoy or Cub
SCOUTPaid sports spectator
SCOUTBeard boy
SCOUTKit Carson was one
SCOUTFollower of D. C. Beard
SCOUTTonto's mount
SCOUTAdvance person
SCOUTSilver companion?
SCOUTReconnoiterer
SCOUT13-Down's horse
SCOUTJamboree participant