Reese Hogan's Parents Condemn Newsom Before 3rd Track Showdown With Trans Athlete
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Updated · Fox News · May 14
Reese Hogan's Parents Condemn Newsom Before 3rd Track Showdown With Trans Athlete
4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 14
Reese Hogan's parents publicly rebuked Gov. Gavin Newsom ahead of Saturday's CIF Southern Section final, saying California policy has let a transgender athlete beat their daughter in girls' high jump for a third straight year.
Their statement said Newsom had acknowledged fairness concerns but then branded girls speaking out as bullies, while policies prioritizing gender identity over biological sex denied female athletes a level playing field.
Hogan, a Crean Lutheran senior and school record-holder in the triple jump, finished second to the same athlete in last weekend's sectional prelims and in last season's sectional final.
Saturday's meet in Moorpark carries higher stakes than a single podium, her parents said, because sectional, Masters and state results can shape titles, record books, college scouting and scholarships.
Newsom's office has defended California's approach by saying debates should be guided by fairness, dignity and respect; the state is one of 22 requiring students to play on teams matching their gender identity.
How will the Supreme Court's imminent ruling on athlete participation redefine fairness in school sports nationwide?
As international sports ban trans women, could a third competition category be the future for school sports?