CLOVIS, CA (KM,J) – The debate over transgender athletes is back in the spotlight.
A press conference was held Friday outside Buchanan High School, where the The CIF State Track and Field Championships is taking place this weekend
Clovis Mayor Pro-Tem Dianne Pierce was one of the speakers at the Save Girls Sports press conference–held in front of Buchanan high school.
“Our fight for our girls to be respected and protected will not end unitl boys are removed from their sports and spaces.”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton was also there, saying California violated title ix by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
A.B. Hernandez, the transgender athlete in last year’s controversy, who won two events, is expected to compete against girls at veterans memorial stadium at Buchanan High School.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
