Despite Vermont state regulations permitting biological males to compete in girls’ sports, Mid Vermont Christian School stood firm in its conviction that such a decision jeopardized both the fairness of the game and the safety of their players.

The 12-seeded Eagles from Mid Vermont Christian School were slated to take on the 5-seed Long Trail Mountain Lions. However, by forfeiting the game, the Mountain Lions were granted an uncontested path to the next round of the playoffs.