Chaos unfolded outside a California track meet when activists from ‘Save Girls Sports’ and pro-LGBTQ groups clashed. The event involved a transgender athlete, prompting several police officers to intervene. The confrontation occurred at a press conference organized by LGBTQ advocacy groups.

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship in Clovis featured trans athlete AB Hernandez. Hernandez aimed to secure titles in three girls’ jumping events. Supporters, including Hernandez’s mother, Nereyda Hernandez, voiced their backing for the athlete.

During the press conference, ‘Save Girls Sports’ activists arrived and engaged in heated exchanges with the attendees. Despite the arrival of Clovis Police Department vehicles and officers, the altercation eventually calmed without police intervention.

Beth Bourne, a leader in the ‘Save Girls Sports’ movement and organizer of the counterprotest, spoke of her intentions in an interview. She expressed her desire to discuss fairness for both girls competing in sports and Hernandez.

Daisy Gardner, a pro-LGBTQ activist, addressed Bourne, expressing hope for her to educate and open her heart to new perspectives.

The 2026 CIF state finals faced controversies due to Hernandez’s participation. This mirrored last year’s event, marked by protests and the arrest of a pro-transgender activist.

Jackson Thompson of Fox News Digital covered the event, highlighting the ongoing political and cultural debates surrounding transgender athletes in sports. His reports have appeared in major outlets and influenced federal actions related to Title IX.