‘Deeply regressive’: Biological male dominates girls’ track and field at Oregon championship

By Faith Perkins

Faith Perkins is a staff writer for The Lion. She graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s in convergent journalism.

 A transgender high school runner won a girls’ state title in Oregon Saturday, generating boos from many in the crowd who felt it was unfair for the male to be competing against girls.

Aayden Gallagher, a sophomore at McDaniel High School and biological male, took the gold medal in the girls’ 200-meter race at the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) state championship.

As Gallagher crossed the finish line two lengths ahead of 2nd-place finisher Aster Jones, the crowd erupted into loud boos, audible in a video of the event shared online.

As Gallagher was awarded the gold medal on the podium, the boos were even louder, and the female athletes alongside Gallagher refused to applaud.

“Look at the girls on the podium applauding when 2nd place (the rightful winner) is announced,” Riley Gaines, a former collegiate athlete, posted on X. “Then watch them when the boy’s name is announced.

“Stop saying girls are okay with this because they aren’t. This is heartbreaking and deeply regressive.”

• Celebrate Thanksgiving on November 27th!
  Thanksgiving is a time when Americans pause to honor the blessings of freedom, family, and faith that define our nation. It’s a day to remember the courage of those who built this country and to give thanks for the opportunities… Read more: Celebrate Thanksgiving on November 27th!
• NewsTalkSTL Holiday Food Drive goes through December 21st
  NewsTalkSTL has teamed up with the St. Louis County Republican Central Committee to do a food drive benefiting Feed My People. The food drive started on Monday, November 10th, and goes through December 21st. The Holiday Food Drive barrels can… Read more: NewsTalkSTL Holiday Food Drive goes through December 21st
• After 3-Day Trial, Oregon Judge Keeps National Guard on Ice While She Drafts Final Ruling
  Susie Moore, Redstate As the Trump administration does legal battle in multiple jurisdictions over its federalization and deployment of National Guard troops, it’s receiving significant pushback from the judiciary. In Oregon, we’ve already seen District Judge Karin Immergut issue multiple… Read more: After 3-Day Trial, Oregon Judge Keeps National Guard on Ice While She Drafts Final Ruling
• Where Are the Gas Chambers?
  Vic Porcelli, Redstate “Trump is Hitler.” “The Republican Party are Nazis.” “ICE is the Gestapo.” We hear these cries almost nonstop. Beyond the fact that none of those claims is remotely true, they’re also horrendous and deeply insensitive accusations. If… Read more: Where Are the Gas Chambers?
• Mike Ferguson shares a video of a soldier’s casket being transferred from a plane
  On October 24th, 2025, an American hero returned home to his family and to his country. 2nd Lieutenant Charles Arnao of Cherry Hill, NJ gave the ultimate sacrifice on or about January 9th, 1945.  He had been captured by the… Read more: Mike Ferguson shares a video of a soldier’s casket being transferred from a plane