"Supporters of Santa Rosa Junior College's women's volleyball team packed Haehl Pavilion by the hundreds Wednesday night in an extraordinary show of solidarity for a team thrust suddenly into an unwelcome spotlight for reasons other than sport. Backers carried signs and others wore clothing with pro-LGBTQIA messaging, signaling support for a team and school program facing legal action filed by three student-athletes alleging their rights were violated by the presence of teammate they contend is transgender."
"In part because of the publicity that followed, the first home match for the Bear Cubs was expected to draw protestors, but those demonstrations never materialized Wednesday. Instead, the gym was packed with parents, student athletes from other SRJC teams and scores of other fans. The opening serve of the match against Hartnell College of Salinas came after months of escalating tensions that stretch back to 2024 but which spilled out into the open last week, when the three student athletes took their grievances public."
Hundreds of supporters packed Haehl Pavilion and wore pro-LGBTQIA clothing to back the Santa Rosa Junior College women's volleyball team during its first home match. Three rostered players filed a 23-page Sept. 3 complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging Title IX violations by the school and the CCCAA for allowing a teammate they contend is transgender to play. The complainants — Madison Shaw, Gracie Shaw and Brielle Galli — alleged physical danger and claimed school officials disregarded their concerns over months, leading to their withdrawal from play. Anticipated protests did not occur; the gym was filled with fans and athletes from other teams.
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