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Orange Vista Joins Schools Forfeiting Matches Against Jurupa Valley Girls’ Volleyball Team

Jurupa Valley is seeking replacement opponents under a state policy that allows athletes to compete consistent with their gender identity.

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Overview

  • Orange Vista said canceling its Aug. 29 varsity match was a team decision reached with input from athletes, coaches and athletic directors at both schools.
  • Jurupa Valley officials say at least three opponents — Riverside Poly (Aug. 15), Rim of the World (Aug. 25) and Orange Vista (Aug. 29) — have forfeited scheduled matches.
  • The Jurupa Unified School District cites California Education Code 221.5(f) in affirming the eligibility of trans student A.B. Hernandez and says it is working to add replacement games.
  • A Jurupa Valley senior teammate said forfeits are taking away competition for varsity, JV and freshman squads, describing the season as effectively being cut short.
  • The dispute unfolds as the U.S. Department of Justice pursues a July lawsuit against the California Department of Education and CIF over trans-inclusive sports policies.