A transgender girl, AB Hernandez, qualified for the California high school track meet in three events, sparking a national debate over fairness and inclusion in girls' sports, with political figures like President Trump opposing her participation. The meet has seen protests and rule adjustments to address the controversy, highlighting ongoing scientific and ethical debates about transgender athletes' participation in sports.
Girls' basketball in Iowa has a long and storied history, with players like Caitlin Clark and Denise Long making significant impacts on the sport. The state's dedication to women's sports extends beyond basketball, with girls also excelling in wrestling. This tradition of female athletic prowess has produced prominent political figures like Governor Kim Reynolds and Senator Joni Ernst, highlighting the influence of girls' sports in Iowa for over a century.
Copenhagen wrestlers dominated the New York State Wrestling Championships with Chase Nevills and Tavian Camper winning state titles in Division 2 at 124 and 152 pounds respectively, while South Jeff's Brock Frederick suffered his first loss of the season in the 116-pound final. In girls' basketball, Hammond secured the Section 10 Class D title, Heuvelton claimed the Section 10 Class C championship, and Gouverneur won the Section 10 Class B championship. Additionally, General Brown and IHC emerged victorious in the Section 3 Class B and D quarterfinals respectively.
Florida's state athletic board has fined Monarch High School and placed it on probation for allowing a transgender student to play on the girls volleyball team, in violation of a law enacted by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Legislature. The school was fined $16,500, and the principal and athletic director were ordered to attend rules seminars. The student, a 10th grader, was removed from the team after an anonymous tip. The ruling has sparked protests and criticism from LGBTQ+ rights organizations, who argue that the law is rooted in anti-transgender bias. The school district has 10 days to appeal the ruling.
The Iowa High School Athletic Association has filed a lawsuit against the Iowa High School Sports Network (IHSSN) after the latter announced a new pay-per-view plan for livestreaming state tournaments for boys high school athletics. The proposed plan would charge $9.99 for streaming of one state tournament game, or $18.99 for a tournament pass. Parents and school leaders are concerned about access to the games, with some suggesting that the price be reduced or completely free so family from all over the country can watch.
The Iowa High School Athletic Association has filed a lawsuit against the Iowa High School Sports Network (IHSSN) for violating their contract by planning to charge a fee for streaming certain championship games online. The IHSSN announced a new pay-per-view model for streaming games, which IHSAA claims violates their contract that provides for free broadcast of championship games. IHSAA is also seeking clarification on an alleged contract extension between the two sides. The IHSSN plans to begin charging for live streaming with the 2023 IHSAA State Baseball Tournament in July.
The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has approved a policy allowing high school athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. Athletes at NCHSAA member schools can begin profiting off their name, image, and likeness on July 1. However, before athletes can strike a deal with a company, they must go through an education course about NIL, put together by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
