Overview

• Marissa Rothenberger delivered a complete game and two doubles in Champlin Park’s 3-2 semifinal win over White Bear Lake, securing a state title berth against Bloomington Jefferson.
• Players from White Bear Lake cried in the dugout as parents decried the Minnesota State High School League’s eligibility policy for allowing a transgender pitcher’s participation.
• The MSHSL follows the Minnesota Human Rights Act and state constitution to determine transgender athlete eligibility, diverging from NCAA and USA Softball’s female-only policies.
• Female Athletes United has sued the state and local districts, citing Title IX violations and calling for changes to ensure fair competition in girls’ sports.
• Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Leigh Finke have defended the inclusion of transgender athletes, emphasizing adherence to state law.