US EditionAD Told Parents 'No Political Messages, Signs or Shirts' Ahead of Softball Game Against Trans Player
- Eagan High School played Champlin Park in a state softball quarterfinal on Wednesday, where transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger led Champlin Park to a 5-0 win.
- A policy established in 2015 by the state's high school sports governing body permits student athletes to participate according to their gender identity, consistent with state law that allows individuals to change the sex designation on their birth certificates without undergoing surgery.
- Champlin Park advanced to the state semifinals with Rothenberger pitching complete games and contributing offensively, while the game sparked controversy as Eagan's athletic director urged parents to avoid political messaging at the event.
- Jason Elias sent an email to parents requesting that they refrain from bringing or showing any political materials or apparel at the event, and avoid discussing other teams, in order to promote a respectful and unified environment.
- The game and Rothenberger’s participation intensified debates on fairness and inclusion in girls' sports, prompting a federal lawsuit alleging that current policies violate Title IX and create an unequal playing field for female athletes.
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AD Told Parents 'No Political Messages, Signs or Shirts' Ahead of Softball Game Against Trans Player
An email from Eagan (Minn.) High School athletic director and assistant principal Jason Elias ahead of Eagan's state softball quarterfinal matchup Wednesday against Champlin Park, which featured trans-identifying male pitcher Marissa Rothenberger, instructed parents to not politicize the situation.
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