61: Girls’ Sports at the Supreme Court: What SCOTUS Could Decide and Why It Matters
From This Is a Woman with Sophia Lorey by Sophia Lorey
January 9, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 61
About this episode
Sophia Lorey discusses two major Supreme Court cases regarding girls' sports and their implications for female athletes.
In the first episode of the new year, Sophia Lorey breaks down two major girls’ sports cases headed to the U.S. Supreme Court— West Virginia v. BPJ and Hecox v. Little . These landmark cases will determine whether states have the right to protect women’s and girls’ sports from male participation and preserve fairness, safety, and opportunity for female athletes. Sophia explains the background of each case, what the Supreme Court will be considering, and why the oral arguments on January 13th could have nationwide implications—including for California. She also shares heartbreaking firsthand accounts from female athletes impacted by these policies, updates listeners on the ongoing fight for girls’ sports in California, and previews upcoming advocacy efforts, rallies, and future podcast episodes breaking down the legal arguments in plain language. If you want to understand what’s really at stake for women’s sports, why this issue goes far beyond trophies and titles, and how you can stay informed and involved—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
People in this episode
Host: Sophia Lorey
Topics covered
- girls' sports
- Supreme Court
- legal cases
- female athletes
- advocacy
- fairness in sports
Keywords
- girls' sports
- Supreme Court
- legal arguments
- female athletes
- advocacy efforts
- California
- fairness
- safety
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. Supreme Court, West Virginia, California, Hecox v. Little, BPJ
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