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Clovis Today
By the People, for the People
Trans Jurupa Valley High School Athlete Dominates Girls Track Events
California state law protects trans student's right to compete in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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A transgender California high school student named AB Hernandez, a biological male, competed in and won multiple girls' track and field events at a recent high school meet, including the high jump, long jump, and triple jump. This comes despite threats from the Trump administration to cut federal funding to California over the state's policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Why it matters
The case of AB Hernandez highlights the ongoing national debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports. While California law protects the rights of trans students, the Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funds from the state over this issue, raising concerns about the potential impact on school sports programs.
The details
At the Roosevelt Invitational, Hernandez, a senior at Jurupa Valley High School, won the girls' high jump with a clearance of 5'8" - nearly a foot higher than the runner-up. Hernandez also claimed first place in the girls' long jump and triple jump. These victories follow Hernandez's record-breaking performance at the VS California Winter Championships in February, where she won the girls' triple jump.
- On March 9, 2026, Hernandez competed in and won multiple girls' track and field events at the Roosevelt Invitational.
- In February 2026, Hernandez won the girls' triple jump at the VS California Winter Championships, setting a new record.
The players
AB Hernandez
A transgender senior at Jurupa Valley High School who competed in and won multiple girls' track and field events, including the high jump, long jump, and triple jump.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States who threatened to withhold federal funding from California over the state's policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Gavin Newsom
The Governor of California, who has led the state in protecting the rights of transgender students to participate in programs consistent with their gender identity.
What they’re saying
“I'm just a normal kid going to school, playing sports. They don't take the time to get to know me... it's just a little frustrating.”
— AB Hernandez
“California, under the leadership of Radical Left Democrat Gavin Newscum [sic], continues to ILLEGALLY allow 'MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS.”
— Donald Trump, Former President (Truth Social)
What’s next
The US Department of Education has expanded its investigation into California's transgender sports policies, aiming to determine if allowing transgender girls to compete in female categories violates Title IX protections for biological females.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing national debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports, with California's policies protecting trans students' rights clashing with the Trump administration's efforts to restrict their participation. It raises questions about the balance between inclusion and fairness in high school athletics.
