"At SRC we believe that God's Word is authoritative and infallible. It is Truth. And as Genesis makes clear, God wonderfully and immutably created each person as male or female," she wrote. "We do not believe sex is changeable and we do not intend to participate in events that send a different message."
"Last week, Stone Ridge Christian academic dean Julie Fagundes sent a message to families saying this was a 'heartbreaking end' to the team's season but the school's priority was to 'care for the health and safety of our athletes' and uphold its religious principles."
CIF spokesperson Rebecca Brutlag said Stone Ridge Christian was informed that any team that withdraws from CIF playoffs is subject to sanctions at the section and state level. So far, no decision has been made about potential sanctions, she said in a statement.
Brutlag also pointed out that the California Educational Code and CIF's bylaws both state that all students should have the opportunity to participate in athletic activities in a manner that is consistent with their gender identity, regardless of the gender on their student records.
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