“God created mankind in His own image;
in the image of God He created them—
male and female He created them.”
-Genesis 1:27
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) continues to violate Title IX, and now the First Amendment as well. This past weekend at the CIF State Track and Field Championship, Sophia Lorey, a former varsity athlete and advocate for female athletes, was escorted out of the event. Her only offense was peacefully handing out bracelets and flyers in support of girls-only in girls’ sports.
She wasn’t disruptive; she engaged in respectful, thoughtful conversations. She stood for truth, yet CIF treated her like a threat.
After our side has testified before the state legislature, held press conferences, and shown up to CIF meetings, the governing organization for high school sports in our state is still allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. And now they’re removing women who dare to speak up. It’s not just unfair. They are now not only violating Title IX, but also the First Amendment.
This week, a male athlete won a girls’ event and advanced to the State Finals. In a last-minute attempt to make everyone happy, CIF awarded the first-place medal in the girls’ triple jump to both a girl and a boy. Yes, you read that correctly, we are now watching girls’ sports become co-ed in real time.
Even President Donald Trump weighed in:
“California… continues to ILLEGALLY allow ‘MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN’S SPORTS.’ … This is not fair, and totally demeaning to women and girls.”
This has drawn national attention for good reason. Public figures, federal officials, and everyday parents are sounding the alarm. The Department of Justice has officially launched an investigation into AB 1266 and its violations of Title IX.
CWA of California has been on the front lines of this issue for years. We’ve stood with parents, athletes, and lawmakers to defend fairness, safety, and truth. Now, more than ever, we must speak with courage and clarity.
To every Californian: Are you okay with this?
Are you okay watching girls lose their spots on the podium and their right to speak up about it?
We’re not. And we won’t be silent.
We’re asking you to speak up now. CIF makes policies that impact thousands of student-athletes in California. Their choices affect whether girls are protected or pushed aside.
Here’s how you can take action:
- Email or call both the CIF’s Executive Director, Ron Nocetti, and your local CIF commissioner (e.g., Southern Section, Central, San Diego, etc.). Their contact information is listed below.
- Communicate a respectful message asking them to protect girls’ sports and listen to the people they serve.
Sample message:
Dear Commissioner (Last name),
I am a member of Concerned Women for America of California, which represents thousands of women across California. I am reaching out because I am deeply concerned about CIF policies that allow biological males to compete in girls’ sports. Girls are losing titles, scholarships, and opportunities to compete in girls’ sports.
This issue is not only about competition. It’s about fairness, safety, and the future of athletic opportunities for young women. Title IX was created to protect and promote those opportunities, not erode them.
I urge CIF to reconsider these harmful policies and restore integrity and fairness to girls’ sports.
Please stand up for what is right for fairness, for truth, and for the next generation of female athletes.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
(Name)
(Address)
Please join me in a prayer for courage, faith, and righteousness.
Lord God,
You are the Author of truth and the Defender of the innocent. You created us male and female in Your image, with purpose and beauty. Today, we ask for Your strength.
Give us the courage to stand firm when the world calls evil good and good evil. Help us speak with both conviction and compassion, especially when the truth is costly.
Protect the hearts and voices of young women. Guard their opportunities, their safety, and their dignity. Let no fear silence those who defend what is right.
Lord, raise up leaders who honor justice. Give wisdom to decision-makers. And when we grow weary, remind us that You go before us—our Refuge and our Reward.
We trust You; we follow You, and we ask this in the mighty name of Jesus.
Amen.
For more information on this topic and referenced incidents:
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114579949187402607
https://x.com/SophiaSLorey/status/1928997719286362184
https://images.app.goo.gl/TJ3PaWbUzY6Pv2bSA
https://www.instagram.com/thisisawomanpodcast/
CIF Executive Director
Ron Nocetti
4658 Duckhorn Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834-2591
Phone: (916) 239-4477 • Fax: (916) 239-4478
Email: rnocetti@cifstate.org • Website: www.cifstate.org
Northern Section
Scott Johnson, Commissioner
2241 St. George Lane, Suite 2
Chico, CA 95926-1375
Phone: (530) 343-7285 • Fax: (530) 343-5619
Email: sjohnson@cifns.org • Website: www.cifns.org
North Coast Section
Pat Cruickshank, Commissioner
5 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 209
San Ramon, CA 94583-1621
Phone: (925) 263-2110 • Fax: (925) 263-2120
Email: pcruickshank@cifncs.org • Website: www.cifncs.org
Sac-Joaquin Section
Mike Garrison, Commissioner
9381 East Stockton Blvd. Unit 112
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone: (916) 258-5980
Email: mgarrison@cifsjs.org • Website: www.cifsjs.org
San Francisco Section
Gail Barksdale, Commissioner
Athletic Office
555 Portola Dr., Bungalow 2
San Francisco, CA 94131-1616
Phone: (415) 920-5185 • Fax: (415) 920-5189
Email: barksdaleg@sfusd.edu • Website: www.cifsf.org
Oakland Section
Francisco Navarro, Commissioner
1011 Union Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 879-2846
Email: francisco.navarro@ousd.org • Website: www.CIFOakland.org
Central Coast Section
Dave Grissom, Commissioner
333 Piercy Road
San Jose, CA 95138
Phone: (408) 224-2994 • Fax: (408) 224-0476
Email: dgrissom@cifccs.or • Website: www.cifccs.org
Central Section
Ryan Tos, Commissioner
P.O. Box 427
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 781-7586
Email: ryantos@cifcs.org • Website: www.cifcs.org
Los Angeles City Section
Vicky Lagos, Commissioner
10660 White Oak Avenue, Suite 216
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Phone: (818) 767-0800 • Fax: (818) 923-5156
Email: vlagos@cif-la.org • Website: www.cif-la.org
Southern Section
Mike West, Commissioner
10932 Pine Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2428
Phone: (562) 493-9500 • Fax: (562) 493-6266
Email: mikew@cifss.org • Website: www.cifss.org
San Diego Section
Joe Heinz, Commissioner
3470 College Avenue
San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: (858) 292-8165 • Fax: (858) 292-1375
Email: jheinz@cifsds.org • Website: www.cifsds.org