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Maroons win eight events at Dillon track meet

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DILLON – The Butte Central boys won eight events and placed second in the team standings Friday at the Dillon Invitational high school track meet held at Vigilante Field.
The host Dillon program won both team championships with the Beaver boys scoring 138.40 points and the girls totaling 284.
With two wins each by Danny McCarthy and Keefer McGree and wins also by the relay teams, Will McGree and Justus McGee, the Butte Central boys stacked 127.20 points for second place in the team standings. Whitehall was third in the nine-school meet with 78.33.
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The girls’ team competition saw Leadore, Idaho, scored 47 points to finish as distant runnersup to Dillon. Whitehall was third with 41 and Butte Central was next with 34.
McCarthy won the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes in 11.4 and 24.0 seconds, respectively. Keefer McGree came in first in both hurdles events, clocking 16.0 seconds in the 110-meter highs and 42.5 in the 300-meter intermediates. Will McGree sprang a 35-foot, 9-inch landing to take the triple jump and Justus McGee marked 19-7 ¼ for first place in the long jump. The 400-meter relay team won in 45.3 seconds and was made up of Keefer McGree, Patrick Stimatz, Palmer Kellicut and McGee. The 1,600-meter quartet of Will McGree, Grady Button, Burkley Lakkala and Teghan Sparks clocked 3:55.2 in its win.
Stimatz was a close second to McCarthy in the 100, Ayden Abraham placed sixth in the 200, Kellicut placed second to McGree in the intermediate hurdles and third in the highs. Michael Peck threw to fourth-place finishes in both the shot put and the discus. Will McGree was fourth in the javelin and McGee placed third in the high jump.
Eighth-grader Evyn Tippett placed in the sprints for the Butte Central girls, taking second in the 200 and third in the 100. Morgan Hardy placed sixth in the 800-meter run. Two Maroons placed in the girls’ 1,600-meter run as Lexa Thompson came in fourth and Nicolina Galindo fifth. Galindo was also fifth in the 800. Their 400-meter relay squad placed fifth. Caden Tippett was the runnerup in the girls’ shot put and Molly Peck was sixth for Butte Central in the discus.
Place-winners follow:
Boys
Team scores – Dillon 138.40, Butte Central 127.20, Whitehall 78.33, Twin Bridges 41.20, Townsend 33, West Yellowstone 24.20, Leadore, Idaho 16.33, Manhattan 15, Sheridan 11.33, Lima 11.
100 – 1, Danny McCarthy, Butte Central, 11.4. 2, Patrick Stimatz, Butte Central, 11.6. 3, Brooks Ressler, Whitehall, 11.9. 4, Canin Christiansen, Dillon, 12.0. 5, Jrney Mataafa, Dillon, 12.1. 6, Iverson Wiggins, Dillon, 12.2.
200 – 1, Danny McCarthy, Butte Central, 24.0. 2, Levi Maunu, Dillon, 24.9. 3, Noah Flores, West Yellowstone, 25.4. 4, Tripp Lefdahl, Dillon, 25.5. 5, Mason Reynolds, Manhattan, 25.6. 6, Ayden Abraham, Butte Central, 25.9.
400 – 1, Kalen Martinell, Lima, 58.1. 2, Abrams Clark, West Yellowstone, 58.9. 3, Gavin Greene, Townsend, 1:01.8. 4, Morgan Andren, Whitehall, 1:03.4. 5, Briggs Munns, Sheridan, 1:04.1. 6, Keaton Cavasos, Townsend, 1:04.6.
800 – 1, Mateus Brown, Leadore, 2:15.3. 2, Gabriel Huber, Dillon, 2:19.5. 3, Alex McElderry, Whitehall, 2:25.1. 4, Gavin Greene, Townsend, 2:27.8. 5, Avery Charlton, West Yellowstone, 2:31.6. 6, Hunter Grimm, Twin Bridges, 2:37.5.
1,600 – 1, Gabriel Huber, Dillon, 5:06.2. 2, Gavin Greene, Townsend, 5:20.4. 3, Avery Charlton, West Yellowstone, 5:27.6. 4, Alex McElderry, Whitehall, 5:31.6. 5, Porter Hopman, Dillon, 5:32.1. 6, Remi Jorgensen, Twin Bridges, 5:35.5.
3,200 – 1, Porter Hopman, Dillon, 12:27.5.
110 hurdles – 1, Keefer McGree, Butte Central, 16.0. 2, Cody Hopper, Dillon, 16.6. 3, Palmer Kellicut, Butte Central, 16.8. 4, RJ Aragon, Whitehall, 16.9. 5, Ty Wellman, Twin Bridges, 18.4. 6, Simon Powner, Manhattan, 21.0.
300 hurdles – 1, Keefer McGree, Butte Central, 42.5. 2, Palmer Kellicut, Butte Central, 45.8. 3, Flint Janzen, Twin Bridges, 47.7. 4, Ty Wellman, Twin Bridges, 48.7. 5, Mateus Brown, Leadore, 50.4.
400 relay – 1, Butte Central (Keefer McGree, Patrick Stimatz, Palmer Kellicut, Justus McGee), 45.3. 2, Dillon 46.5. 3, Butte Central “B” 47.9. 4, Dillon “B” 48.5. 5, Twin Bridges 49.5. 6, Townsend 52.3.
1,600 relay – 1 Butte Central (Will McGree, Grady Button, Burkley Lakkala, Teghan Sparks) 3:55.2. 2, Twin Bridges 4:01.4. 3, Dillon 4:04.2.
Shot put – 1, RJ Aragon, Whitehall, 39-8. 2, Trace Giomi, Townsend, 39-4. 3, Landen Miotke, Whitehall, 39-1. 4, Michael Peck, Butte Central,, 38-3. 5, Jared Ramsey, Leadore, 37-7. 6, Ethan Babcock, Twin Bridges, 37-5.
Discus – 1, Landen Miotke, Whitehall, 128-6. 2, Canin Christiansen, Dillon, 117-11. 3, Trace Giomi, Townsend, 113-9. 4, Michael Peck, Butte Central, 107-4. 5, Braxton Marxer, Leadore, 107-0. 6, Kalen Martinell, Lima, 106-10.
Javelin – 1, Flint Janzen, Twin Bridges, 137-0. 2, Kyler Theis, Sheridan, 135-6. 3, Cooper Abbey, Dillon, 134-0. 4, Will McGree, Butte Central, 130-2. 5, Brooks Ressler, Whitehall, 119-4. 6, Charles Larsen, Sheridan, 117-2.
High jump – 1, Cody Hopper, Dillon, 5-10. 2, Tucker Huckaba, Whitehall, 5-8. 3, Justus McGee, Butte Central, 5-6. 4, Joseph Dzenga, Dillon, 5-4. 5, Abrams Clark, West Yellowstone, 5-4. 6 (tie), Kyler Theis, Sheridan; Wyatt Foster, Leadore; and Lain Radliffe, Whitehall, 5-2.
Pole vault – 1, Cody Hopper, Dillon, 11-6. 2, Mason Reynolds, Manhattan, 11-0. 3, Canin Christiansen, Dillon, 10-0. 4, Kiowa Haynes, Manhattan, 10-0. 5, Levi Maunu, Dillon, 9-6. 6, Lain Radcliffe, Whitehall, 9-0.
Long jump – 1, Justus McGee, Butte Central, 19-7 ¼. 2, Canin Christiansen, Dillon, 19-5 ½. 3, Tucker Huckaba, Whitehall, 19-4. 4, Levi Maunu, Dillon, 18-7. 5, Cody Hopper, Dillon, 18-5 ¾. 6, Brooks Ressler, Whitehall, 17-8. Also, 7, Keefer McGree, Butte Central, 17-5. 8, Will McGree, Butte Central, 16-9.
Triple jump – 1, Will McGree, Butte Central, 35-9. 2, Jax Schuller, Whitehall, 35-6 ½. 3, Jay Mullaney, Twin Bridges, 35-4 ½. 4, Tripp Lefdahl, Dillon, 35-3 ¼. 5, Reece Hofer, Whitehall, 32-7 ¼.
Girls
Team scores – Dillon 284, Leadore, Idaho 47, Whitehall 42, Butte Central 34, Twin Bridges 29, Lima 14, West Yellowstone 14, Sheridan 10, Manhattan 8, Townsend 2.
100 – 1, Tatum Nagle, Dillon, 13.5. 2, Juliet Baker, Dillon, 13.9. 3, Evyn Tippett, Butte Central, 14.2. 4, Emma Bray, Whitehall, 14.3. 5, Tycie Davis, Sheridan, 14.4. 6, Kembri Schmidt, Manhattan, 14.5. Also, 7, Isla Bengston, Butte Central, 14.9.
200 – 1, Fayth Clarno, Dillon, 27.6. 2, Evyn Tippett, Butte Central, 30.2. 3, Tess Tash, Dillon, 30.8. 4, Jentry Dorvall, Whitehall, 31.6. 5, Alethia Martin, Whitehall, 31.7. 6, Sophia Boyd, Manhattan, 33.0.
400 – 1, Faye Holland, Dillon, 1:03.6. 2, Ava Graham, Dillon, 1:05.5. 3, Jentry Dorvall, Whitehall, 1:12.5. 4, Ashlynn Gray, Whitehall, 1:16.4. 5, Sierra Sherrard, Townsend, 1:22.2.e
800 – 1 Faye Holland, Dillon, 2:36.0. 2, Natalie Salinas, West Yellowstone, 2:58.0. 3, Kiersten Bernard, Lima, 3:17.8. 4, Gwen Kruse, Manhattan, 3:25.0. 5, Nicolina Galindo, Butte Central, 3:32.0. 6, Morgan Hardy, Butte Central, 3:56.2.
1,600 – 1, Azelynn Jones, Leadore, 5:41.3. 2, Ashlynn Gray, Whitehall, 6:15.8. 3, Natalie Salinas, West Yellowstone, 7:05.1. 4, Lexa Thompson, Butte Central, 7:06.2. 5, Nicolina Galindo, Butte Central, 7:50.6.
3,200 – 1, Azelynn Jones, Leadore, 12:34.0. 2, Elisa Roden, Lima, 18:10.6.
100 hurdles – 1, Riley McCoy, Dillon, 16.2. 2, Fayth Clarno, Dillon, 16.4. 3 (tie) Reine McCoy, Dillon, and Ava Graham, Dillon, 16.5. 5, Yeraldin Walton, Twin Bridges, 17.1. 6, Carli Wood, Twin Bridges, 18.8.
300 hurdles – 1, Reine McCoy, Dillon, 49.3. 2, Carli Wood, Twin Bridges, 51.9. 3, Yeraldin Walter, Twin Bridges, 52.0. 4, Valerie Smith, Dillon, 53.7. 5, Azelynn Jones, Leadore, 54.1. 6, Chapin Graham, Manhattan, 1:00.4.
400 relay – 1, Dillon (Fayth Clarno, Riley McCoy, Tatum Nagle, Reine McCoy) 51.0. 2, Dillon “B” 55.7. 3, Whitehall 56.2. 4, Twin Bridges 57.3. 5, Butte Central 59.4. 6, Manhattan 59.5.
1,600 relay – 1, Dillon (Juliet Baker, Ava Graham, Valerie Smith, Kenleigh Graham) 4:36.6. 2, Twin Bridges 4:46.9.
Shot put – 1, Olivia Maunu, Dillon, 31-8. 2, Caden Tippett, Butte Central, 31-3. 3, Shior Mataafa, Dillon, 30-8. 4, Lexi Bird, Leadore, 29-9. 5, Kenleigh Graham, Dillon, 29-2. 6, Haylee Bird, Leadore, 27-9.
Discus – 1, Haylee Bird, Leadore, 102-7 ½. 2, Kenleigh Graham, Dillon, 97-7. 3, Lexi Bird, Leadore, 91-8. 4, Clara Nittinger, Dillon, 90-3. 5, Shior Mataafa, Dillon, 77-1 ½. 6, Molly Peck, Butte Central, 75-7 ½.
Javelin – 1, Olivia Maunu, Dillon, 101-7 ½. 2, Tycie Davis, Sheridan, 98-1. 3, Juliet Baker, Dillon, 94-4 ½. 4, Brynna Gibson, Dillon, 91-8. 5, Lexi Bird, Leadore, 86-2. 6, Tess Tash, Dillon, 83-1.
High jump – 1, Amber Santos, Dillon, 4-6. 2, Violet Rhodes, Dillon, 4-4.
Pole vault – 1, Riley McCoy, Dillon, 10-7. 2, Amber Santos, Dillon, 9-6. 3, Kira Kemph, Dillon, 9-0. 4, Reine McCoy, Dillon, 7-6. 5, Juliet Baker, Dillon, 7-6. 6, Violet Rhodes, Dillon, 7-0. Also, 7, Brynna Gibson, Dillon, 6-6.
Long jump – 1, Reine McCoy, Dillon, 15-8 ½. 2, Tess Tash, Dillon, 15-2. 3, Amber Santos, Dillon, 14-11 ½. 4, Emma Bray, Whitehall, 14-9. 5, Ava Graham, Dillon, 14-7. 6, Kembri Schmidt, Dillon, 14-1. Also, 7, Meika Boyer, Butte Central, 14-0.
Triple jump – 1, Tess Tash, Dillon, 31-10. 2, Kira Kemph, Dillon, 31-1 ½. 3, Scarlett Garrison, Dillon, 30-10 ½. 4, Alethia Martin, Whitehall, 29-9. 5, Azelynn Jones, Leadore, 29-3.

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HELIOS Partners with NHL Rising Star Matthew Knies to Revolutionize Youth Sports Training

Matthew Knies x HELIOS PORTSMOUTH, N.H., June 04, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HELIOS, a leader in sports technology innovation, proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies. This collaboration aims to redefine youth sports training, starting with ice hockey player development, by delivering performance data, personalized insights, and automated shift video to players and […]

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., June 04, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HELIOS, a leader in sports technology innovation, proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies. This collaboration aims to redefine youth sports training, starting with ice hockey player development, by delivering performance data, personalized insights, and automated shift video to players and coaches.

As the youth sports industry evolves, with projections estimating a market size of $70 billion by 2030, the demand for individualized training solutions has never been higher. HELIOS stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering cutting-edge technologies that empower young athletes to reach their full potential.

Matthew Knies, known for his relentless work ethic and explosive approach to the game, embodies the synergy between athletic excellence and sports science. His partnership with HELIOS underscores a shared commitment to fostering the next generation of athletes through innovative training methodologies.

“When I was younger there wasn’t any way to track what I was doing. I always dreamed of having something like this,” Knies said. “Now, HELIOS has completely changed the landscape for developing youth hockey players. I’m excited to work with HELIOS and drive the game forward.”

HELIOS’ platform leverages cutting edge AI-wearable technology to provide objective insights on skating performance, enabling athletes and coaches to optimize training and development . This approach not only enhances performance but also prioritizes injury prevention and individualized athlete development.

“Matthew’s development pathway aligns perfectly with our mission,” stated Bill Near, CEO of HELIOS. “Together, we’re setting a new standard for how young athletes train and grow in their respective sports.”

About HELIOS

HELIOS is the leading wearable technology and data platform for ice hockey, providing coaches, players, and parents with unmatched insight into on-ice performance. Trusted across programs at all levels, from elite youth to professional, HELIOS is redefining how development is measured and achieved.

About Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies is a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs and one of the NHL’s most promising young players. A standout in the USHL and at the University of Minnesota, he earned All-American honors and helped Team USA win gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Off the ice, Knies is dedicated to helping young athletes train smarter and reach their potential.

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Henry County and Eminence will host a variety of youth sports camps this summer. HCHS has five options in June with boys basketball, football, girls soccer, boys soccer and volleyball, while Eminence will offer a football youth camp. The HCHS boys basketball camp will take place June 16-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at […]

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Henry County and Eminence will host a variety of youth sports camps this summer.

HCHS has five options in June with boys basketball, football, girls soccer, boys soccer and volleyball, while Eminence will offer a football youth camp.

The HCHS boys basketball camp will take place June 16-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at HCHS. The camp is open to kids entering first through eighth grade, and the registration fee is $50.

The HCHS football camp is set for June 16-18 from noon to 3 p.m. at HCHS. Kids entering first through eighth grade are welcome to attend, and registration is $50.

The girls and boys soccer camps will take place on June 18-20 at the park from 9 a.m. to noon. Both camps are open to kids entering first through eighth grade, and registration is $50 for each camp.

Lastly, the HCHS volleyball camp is scheduled for June 23-24 at HCHS, and registration is $60. The camp will be split into two sessions, with kids entering second to fifth grade from 9 a.m. to noon, and kids entering sixth through eighth grade from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To sign up for any of the HCHS camps, visit https://henrycoathletics.com/Registrations.

The Eminence football program will also host a youth camp on June 20-21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Warrior field.

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Liberty County Student Shines in Boys & Girls Club America Arts Contest | Article

Noel Best, Liberty County High School student, earned recognition for his outstanding artistic talent in the digital arts category of the National Boys and Girls Club Arts Contest. (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL Noel Best, Liberty County High School student, earned recognition for his outstanding artistic talent in the digital arts category of the National […]

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Liberty County Student Shines in Boys & Girls Club America Arts Contest — Noel Best, Liberty County High School student, earned recognition for his outstanding artistic talent in the digital arts category of the National Boys and Girls Club Arts Contest.
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Noel Best, Liberty County High School student, earned recognition for his outstanding artistic talent in the digital arts category of the National Boys and Girls Club Arts Contest.

Best’s diverse life experiences have shaped his path to success. Originally from Nigeria, he spent time in South Carolina before settling in Liberty County, Georgia, as part of a military family. His father’s service led them to different places, but his resilience and adaptability never wavered. Despite living here for only three years, he quickly established himself as a standout athlete, leader and artist in the community.

As a three-sport athlete, he plays football, runs track and competes in basketball. His journey in sports began with inspiration from his older brother, Tai’Jon Best.

“I watched him play AAU football growing up, and after scoring multiple touchdowns, I was like, ‘I want to play,’” he said.

This athletic upbringing served as the catalyst for him entering the contest. After brainstorming ideas at the Fort Stewart Youth Center, he leaned into one of his favorite activities to do there, play basketball.

“This piece reflects how I feel when I’m at the Youth Center, shooting hoops,” Best said.

Luis Camacho, Fort Stewart’s Youth Center computer technician, aided Best in bringing his ideas to life. Seeing that he could use his ability to dunk the basketball, they got to work on taking the perfect shot. After numerous attempts and angles, they landed on one that would then be used to create the digital art. Mixing numerous graphic design elements for the photo, the artwork portrays Best as a superhero basketball player.

The National Arts Contest recognizes members for their accomplishments in visual, digital and performing arts through the following BGCA legacy arts programs. Best received recognition for his piece at the local level and it has moved all the way to nationals.

The Fort Stewart Youth Center is a space for youth and teens to participate in sports and recreation programs, educational programs and programs that support leadership and career development.

Camacho takes pride in pulling the best qualities out of all the youth and teens that come in.

“Even on days when they want to give up, we as a staff express that we are not giving up on them,” he said. “People have bad days, but it’s our job to bring them back, reset, and try again. We want to push them to be the best versions of themselves.”

Outside of his artistic accomplishments, Best has been described as a motivated and well-rounded individual. His leadership qualities shine through in his interactions at the Youth Center, where he sets a strong example for his peers.

“He’s a leader in here,” Camacho said. “He leads by example, and many other kids here are receptive to that and follow by doing the right thing.”

Best’s heart remains with football, and he envisions himself pursuing a future in both athletics and mechanical engineering. His dedication to academics is as strong as his commitment to sports, maintaining a 3.9 GPA.

His journey is a testament to the power of resiliency, creativity, and determination. From excelling in athletics to making a mark in the digital arts, he continues to inspire those around him.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz backs transgender kids in sports as Democrats grapple with debate over bans | National

WASHINGTON — Months after California Gov. Gavin Newsom told a conservative podcast it’s “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to compete in women and girls sports, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage at the Democratic Party’s annual state convention in Newsom’s home state to let his party know he disagrees. “I’m just going to say […]

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“I’m just going to say it, shame on any of us who throws a trans child under the bus for thinking they’re going to get elected,” the 2024 vice presidential nominee said last Saturday. “That child deserves our support. Don’t worry about the pollsters calling it distractions, because we need to be the party of human dignity.”

Walz is doubling down on trans rights — and criticizing members of his party who are retreating — at a time when the issue has become a lightning rod nationally and at home.

Attorney General Keith Ellison, a fellow Democrat, and other state officials are being sued by three Maple Grove and Farmington high school softball players in an effort to remove trans athletes from competing in their sport.

In Washington, the Republican-controlled U.S. House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act at the start of the year, which Minnesota’s four Republicans supported and the state’s four Democrats opposed. Democrats stuck together to prevent a similar bill from advancing in the U.S. Senate, with Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar opposed.

Walz did not specifically comment on the issues of transgender student athletes in his speech Saturday and his spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.

Minnesota Democrats are largely aligned with Walz on the issue, though not all have been so forceful.

“I understand that this is viewed by many in our community as a fairness issue,” said Rep. Angie Craig, a moderate Democrat and the first LGBTQ member of Congress to represent Minnesota. She’s running in a competitive race for the DFL nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

“I believe that local sports associations and our local schools are best equipped to make these decisions.”

Klobuchar, a fellow moderate Democrat, cited her opposition to the bill in the Senate and said she, too, trusts “school districts, parents, and sports leagues to make decisions about their athletes.”

“I voted against a bill that would take that decision away from local school districts and jeopardize education funding for all students,” Klobuchar continued.

A New York Times-Ipsos survey from early January found that 79% of Americans, including 67% of Democrats and 64% of independents, do not think transgender female athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. A Pew Research Center survey from February found 66% of Americans favor, or strongly favor, laws and policies that “require trans athletes to compete on teams that match their sex assigned at birth.”

Newsom, a possible 2028 presidential candidate, has been one of the few Democrats to veer from his party on the issue, while Walz could be trying to appeal to the more progressive wing as he continues to mull his future, said University of Minnesota political science professor Larry Jacobs.

Walz is expected to run for a third term as governor and hasn’t ruled out a 2028 presidential bid.

“Transgender participation in sports presents an issue for Democrats. You can see that with Gavin Newsom trying to move Democrats from a position that’s not popular with the general public,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs thinks it wasn’t a coincidence that Walz made his position known on a possible 2028 rival’s home turf, adding that Walz wants to challenge President Trump’s rhetoric and push back on Democrats he thinks are “abandoning issues that enjoy support among Democratic primary voters and donors.”

Trump earlier this year signed an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”

“Democrats like to claim to be a champion of women while simultaneously robbing female athletes of the fairness, safety, and equal opportunities they deserve,” Rep. Tom Emmer said in a statement in February to mark National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Emmer recently weighed in on the debate in Minnesota, using his official House Majority Whip social media account on X to retweet a post that named a transgender metro-area high school softball player. Walz’s office declined to comment on Emmer’s post.

In 2015, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) board of directors voted to open girls sports to transgender student-athletes. The decision took effect for the 2015-16 school year and made Minnesota the 33rd state to adopt a formal transgender student policy.

The MSHSL has been under investigation by the federal government as a result of Trump’s executive order and could be at risk of losing federal funding.

Ellison has sued the Trump administration over the executive order. State Republicans earlier this year failed to pass a bill banning trans athletes from girls elementary and secondary sports. No Democrats in the Legislature voted for the bill.

The MSHSL’s bylaws allow student participation “consistent with their gender identity or expression in an environment free from discrimination with an equal opportunity for participation in athletics and fine arts.”

Citing the Data Privacy Act, the MSHSL does not keep records of transgender athletes in the state.

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—Jim Paulsen of the Minnesota Star Tribune contributed to this story.

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Youth sports camps announced | Sports

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Henry County and Eminence will host a variety of youth sports camps this summer.

HCHS has five options in June with boys basketball, football, girls soccer, boys soccer and volleyball, while Eminence will offer a football youth camp.

The HCHS boys basketball camp will take place June 16-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at HCHS. The camp is open to kids entering first through eighth grade, and the registration fee is $50.

The HCHS football camp is set for June 16-18 from noon to 3 p.m. at HCHS. Kids entering first through eighth grade are welcome to attend, and registration is $50.

The girls and boys soccer camps will take place on June 18-20 at the park from 9 a.m. to noon. Both camps are open to kids entering first through eighth grade, and registration is $50 for each camp.

To sign up for any of the HCHS camps, visit https://henrycoathletics.com/Registrations.

The Eminence football program will also host a youth camp on June 20-21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Warrior field.

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