Trans teen at center of Supreme Court sports case wins West Virginia state title
Becky Pepper-Jackson, a transgender teenager, won the West Virginia Class AAA girls shot put championship. This victory comes as she is at the center of a significant Supreme Court case regarding transgender athletes. The court's ruling on this matter is expected soon and could impact sports policies nationwide.
- ▪Becky Pepper-Jackson won the West Virginia Class AAA girls shot put championship with a personal best throw of 38 feet, 11.75 inches.
- ▪She is challenging West Virginia's transgender athlete ban, which prevents transgender girls from competing on female sports teams.
- ▪The Supreme Court heard arguments in her case four months prior to her championship win, with a ruling expected in the coming days.
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- ▪ Trans high school track athlete wins girls’ state championship before key Supreme Court ruling — New York Post
- ▪ Male athlete in Supreme Court transgender sports case placed high in girls’ state championships: West Virginia AG — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trans athlete at center of Supreme Court Title IX case wins girls' track and field state championship — Fox News — Latest
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 20:21:35 +0000 |
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