@kcalnews: After facing national scrutiny for competing in California's track and field finals, a transgender athlete from Jurupa Valley responded to the critics who believe she does not belong in girls' sports. "They swear I'm like this crazy danger to society," athlete AB Hernandez said. "I'm just a normal kid going to school, playing sports." Hernandez has faced scrutiny from President Trump and other conservative politicians who claimed she had an unfair advantage. Demonstrators protested her participation in the state finals, some of whom carried signs that read "Save Girls' Sports," while an airplane also flew over the event pulling a banner that read, "No Boys in Girls' Sports." Now in her senior year, Hernandez has faced more challenges as she competes with Jurupa Valley High School's volleyball team. So far this season, at least three high school teams have forfeited games rather than play against The Lady Jags. On Thursday, Chaffey High School became one of two teams to compete against Hernandez so far this year, which was a sign of relief for Hernandez's mom, Nereyda. "I'm grateful, thankful," Nereyda Hernandez said. "As a mom, it means a lot. Those girls mean a lot because I know it helps AB get through these hard times."

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