Local officials and community members are voicing sharply differing views as questions remain over how the competition will be structured and how results will be determined.
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"They do not know what the governing policies are for the championships to tell us what the outcomes will be, if the top three girls will actually get the places and medals that they earn, or might they be cheated out of those spots by a boy," said Mayor Pro Tem Dianne Pearce.
Clovis was at the center of a similar dispute last year involving a transgender athlete's participation, prompting widespread attention and political reaction, including calls from President Donald Trump to pull funding from California schools.
In response to that controversy, the California Interscholastic Federation implemented a one-time pilot program.
Under that framework, athletes assigned female at birth would receive the placements and medals they earned, while placements earned by athletes assigned male at birth would be awarded in addition to, rather than replacing, those results.
With this year's championships just weeks away, Pearce said uncertainty remains.
"We should be able to celebrate that and celebrate them. Instead, they're wondering whether or not they're going to get a fair shot at those places and medals they've worked so hard for," she said.
A.B. Hernandez, the transgender athlete who was central to last year's controversy and won two events, is expected to compete again at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Supporters within the LGBTQ+ community say her participation represents inclusion and courage.
"I can only imagine what it could mean for a trans teen who is very brave and competing, you know, with dignity on such a public playing field. Amy Hernandez, especially," said community activist Stetler Brown.
Brown also criticized the language used by opponents, arguing it deepens divisions rather than encouraging competition.
"Trying to use that word 'cheating' is making it seem like people are losing things, but really, we should have vigorous competition together," Brown said.
Asked what a long-term solution should look like, Pearce said she believes changes are necessary to preserve fairness in girls' sports.
"Ultimately, this will only be resolved if boys are out of our girls divisions. We want to restore the integrity of the girls divisions for our sports," she said.
As the championships approach, the issue remains unresolved, with both sides continuing to advocate for their positions.
Action News reached out to the CIF for an update on the situation but did not hear back.
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