FROM FOX NEWS: Two high school girls’ volleyball players in California are refusing to participate on their team as long as it rosters a biological male trans athlete.
Alyssa McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh of Jurupa Valley High School in Riverside County, California told Fox News Digital they will not play or use the locker room alongside the trans athlete. Both players sat out of the team’s Thursday night game against Chaffey High School.
“Deciding to sit out was a difficult decision to make because I love this sport and I love to compete, but this current situation with a biological male on the team is very unsafe and unfair not only for me, but all female athletes,” McPherson said.
“Although sitting out was a very difficult decision for me because of how much I love this sport, I don’t feel comfortable sharing the locker room nor the court with a biological male because I chose to play on a girls volleyball team, and it’s just unfair and unsafe to everyone being affected by this situation. I was scared to stand up before, but I realized someone must make the initiative to stand for what’s right, so I hope my actions encourage others to use their voice as well,” Hazameh said.
She hopes her decision will “encourage” others to do the same.
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