Stone Ridge Christian Forfeits Over Transgender Athlete

Stone Ridge Christian School's girls' volleyball team forfeited their CIF Northern California Division 6 semifinal match against San Francisco Waldorf School due to the presence of a transgender athlete on the opposing team. The school cited religious beliefs, stating they do not support events that contradict their interpretation of Biblical truth regarding gender. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) emphasized that under California law, students may participate in sports consistent with their gender identity. This incident highlights ongoing national debates about transgender athletes' participation in school sports, with some arguing that exclusion harms the mental health of transgender individuals. CIF mentioned potential sanctions for Stone Ridge Christian School, but no decision has been made yet. The situation underscores the broader conflict between evolving gender identity norms and traditional religious beliefs.