Alyssa McPherson
Alyssa McPherson is a high school volleyball player from Jurupa Valley High School in Riverside County, California. She recently made headlines for refusing to play on her team due to the presence of a transgender athlete, citing concerns over safety and fairness for female athletes. McPherson expressed her love for the sport but felt compelled to take a stand on what she believes is an important issue affecting female sports.
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Alyssa McPherson is a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Jurupa Unified school district in protest to transgender player AB Hernandez.
Inside California trans volleyball player saga now being probed by Trump admin
United States· 2026-02-02
Alyssa McPherson filed a lawsuit against the Jurupa Unified School District after protesting against a trans athlete.
Ted Cruz condemns women who made gestures at girls sports protestersUnited States· 2025-10-24
Alyssa McPherson is a player on the Jurupa Valley High School girls' volleyball team who stepped away from the team in protest of a trans teammate.
High school volleyball forfeits continue amid transgender controversyUnited States· 2025-10-15
Alyssa McPherson is a volleyball player at Jurupa Valley High School who has spoken out against competing with a transgender athlete.
Eighth California HS volleyball team forfeits to team with transgender athleteUnited States· 2025-09-25
Alyssa McPherson has also argued her religious liberties have been infringed upon and is a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
California trans athlete battle: Newsom blamed for volleyball controversiesUnited States· 2025-09-17
Alyssa McPherson is Madison’s younger sister and a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
3 California student athletes file federal lawsuit over inclusion of transgender athleteUnited States· 2025-09-11
Alyssa McPherson is a volleyball player who refused to play with a trans teammate.
Two California volleyball players refuse to play with trans teammateUnited States· 2025-09-06