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CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- A transgender athlete's participation in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Track and Field Championship has sparked a wave of mixed reactions from parents attending the event, with some voicing support and others expressing concern over fairness in competition.

A.B. Hernandez, a transgender student-athlete, competed Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, drawing national attention and a divided response from the crowd.

While many parents declined to speak publicly due to the controversy, those who did were split in their views.

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Carina Quezada-Adan, who traveled from the Bay Area to watch her son compete, said she believes the CIF made the right decision in allowing Hernandez to participate.

"All the news and attention to this young athlete, I think it's too much," Quezada-Adan said. "A compromise has been reached - just let the athlete compete with the fair compromise that was reached."

That compromise, announced by CIF earlier in the week, allowed two additional female athletes to compete in the event. If Hernandez finishes on the podium, the next highest-ranking athlete will also receive a medal.

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But for some parents, that solution falls short.

"It's unfair for the girls," said Lavonda Hall, a Southern California resident whose daughter competed in the long jump. "They were omitted from prelims, and now the rules are being changed. It defeats the purpose of having established female sports."

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Hall said she supports the idea of creating a separate category for transgender athletes to ensure fairness for all competitors.

"We just want to make sure that it's a fair competition for the girls and the boys," she said.

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Despite the controversy, Quezada-Adan offered words of encouragement for Hernandez.

"I wish her all the strength today because I think it's going to require that for her to compete," she said.

In a statement, Hernandez's mother said she is heartbroken that her daughter is being targeted simply for being who she is.

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Bakersfield native John Greasham does not agree with the CIF updated rules allowing a transgender athlete to compete in this weekend's state competition.

AB is a transgender female athlete who is allowed to participate in girls' events.

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"If I had a daughter, I wouldn't allow my daughter to compete against the person," Greasham said.

Samantha Deanda sees it differently.

"I am all for inclusivity," she said.

RELATED: Parents divided over transgender athlete's participation in California Track Championship

Her daughter, Brooke, is competing against Hernandez in two events: the long jump and 100-meter hurdles.

"I just default to the athletes, and it seems like my daughter does not have a problem with it," Deanda said. "All of the other athletes seem to be welcoming and inclusive."

Brooke advanced to the finals on Saturday as the 13th competitor following the new guidelines from CIF.

RELATED: Clovis leaders call for transgender athlete to be removed from CIF championship

Brooke is seeking to medal in both events.

On Friday, the mother of AB Hernandez releasing the following statement. It reads in part, "I see my child being attacked not for a wrongdoing, but simply for being who they are. My child has competed fairly, in full compliance with California law and athletic policy."

"God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve, and I don't agree with it," Greasham said.

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Nothing beats the refreshing taste of freshly scooped ice cream on a hot summer day! Either scooped or rolled, Fresno County is filled with local ice cream shops that will satisfy your cravings. From peach cobbler to root beer strawberry ice cream, the unique flavors are never-ending and local shops are using local ingredients grown right in our county!

Locations: 1940 N. Echo Ave., Fresno, CA 93704, 7010 N. Marks Ave., Fresno CA 93711 and 2886 E Shepherd Ave Ste 108, Fresno, CA 93720

Hours: Monday through Sunday from 12 pm to 11 pm

Photo Credit: @MikaylaMillerCreates

Ever tasted peach cobbler or mango chile ice cream? Ampersand Ice Cream is the place to be when discovering delicious new flavors of ice cream. They have new flavors each month as well as vegan ice cream. Check out this month's flavors. Ampersand Ice Cream is the only handcrafted small-batch creamery in Fresno. The owners are heavily involved in the community participating in events like ArtHop and creating ice cream flavors featuring produce grown by Fresno State students. Stop by one of their three shops for a delicious treat.

Location: 5368 N Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA 93740

Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm

Students from Fresno State are not just hitting the books at the library, they're using produce grown right from the student farm to create tasty ice cream. Fresno State students are always experimenting and thinking of new flavors for their customers to enjoy at the creamery located on campus. Some of their many flavors include java cappuccino chip, banana nut, pistachio nut, raspberry romance, and much more! You can get a scoop of ice cream at the Gibson Farm Market located at Campus Pointe.

Location: 433 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA 93612

Hours: Monday and Friday from 8 am to 9 pm; Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday from 8:30 am to 9 pm; Sunday from 9:30 am to 9 pm

Photo Credit: @AllieCasePhotography

This cute little 1950s ice cream parlor located in the heart of Old Town Clovis welcomes its customers to savor Fresno State ice cream while enjoying a cheerful and friendly atmosphere filled with their local community. They feature Fresno State ice cream, along with the other flavors they have, and also serve sandwiches, soups, salads, and other treats.

Location: 2097 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, CA 93711

Hours: Monday through Saturday from 12 pm to 11 pm; Sunday from 12 pm to 10 pm

G’s Creamery is a local ice cream shop that serves all-natural handcrafted ice cream. It's known for the cute pastel decor style and their rich 30+ different ice cream flavors and toppings. Top off your choice of ice cream with fruits, nuts, peanut butter, mocha syrup or whipped cream! They also serve milkshakes, sweet buns, and ice cream cakes.

Location: 1512 Smith St., Kingsburg, CA 93631

Hours: Monday and Tuesday from 12 pm to 8 pm; Wednesday through Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm

Located in downtown Kingsburg, Bella’s Creamery specializes in both cow and sheep's milk ice cream. Sheep’s milk ice cream is actually half the fat of cow’s milk, lactose-friendly, and is a bit higher in protein and vitamins! Their specialty items include homemade waffles cones, ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, and much more! They love being involved in their community by hosting events such as line dancing and also being a part of Kingsburg Swedish Village spirit by having Dolly the (pink) Dala horse outside their front door. Whether it’s in front of their lovely pink door or with cute Dolly, Bella’s Creamery is an Instagram-worthy place for a picture while savoring their scrumptious ice cream.

Location: 920 F St, Fresno, CA 93706

Hours: Friday through Monday from 9 am to 1 pm

Try the unique snow cones at Kogetsu-Do Confectionary located in Fresno's Chinatown. The flavors used to make the syrup come from a truly authentic family recipe that was passed down for 3 generations. You can can also try their baseball-sized mochi ice cream. If you want you can just get a scoop of ice cream by itself too! This Japanese mochi shop is one of the last shops to remain in the state of California.

Location: 720 E Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93701

Hours: Open daily from 11 am to 9 pm

Let your taste buds experience this yummy Mexican traditional ice cream made fresh for you! La Reina de Michoacan serves popsicles, ice cream, and agua frescas. You can get your scoop in a cone or cup. Try out the fresh chocolate-covered bananas or try out the chocolate-covered ice cream covered in peanuts.

Location: 959 Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612

Hours: Monday through Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm

This is the best place to get your fix for snow cones! They offer over 100 different flavors, so you'll never get tired of trying them! Get a snow cone with your favorite syrup flavor or get a snow cone topped with whipped cream, sprinkles and more delicious toppings. Pelican's is located near Old Town Clovis and is a great place to visit with the whole family.

Happy Ice Cream Tasting!

Location: 1177 N Willow Ave #106

Hours: Monday-Tuesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday-Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Sno Café, a locally loved mother-daughter-owned business is serving up Southern-style Sno balls. After falling in love with the iconic iced treat, they knew they had to bring that same delicious Southern dessert home to California with their take on the classic.

Superstar Luke Bryan brought the second night of his Farm Tour to the Central Valley town that loves rodeo.

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Superstar Luke Bryan brought the second night of his Farm Tour to the Central Valley town that loves rodeo.

On Friday night, thousands of fans made their way out to a field organizers named the Ponds at Harlan Ranch.

Video from Skyview 30 captured a steady flow of traffic streaming into the area.

A stark difference from Thursday night's performance in Atwater.

"Oh, I was not gonna do the traffic cause I knew it was gonna be crazy, I heard about Atwater yesterday," said Cassandra Perez.

"I said, 'Nope, we're walking. These boots are made for walking."

She wasn't the only one trying to avoid traffic.

Vince Lanovara packed about 15 friends and family members in his RV to wait for the country singer to hit the stage.

"I didn't wanna fight the traffic, to be honest with you. And having this, we can hang out, have a couple of drinks, cocktails, food," said Lanovara.

Once concert goers were inside, they were able to buy Bryan's merchandise.

"Merch is really important to the artist. They make money off merch. There's a lot of stuff that goes on in the back end that this helps goes towards," said Jacob Queen, a merchandise representative.

The economic impact was felt locally, too.

Harry's Mexican Grill says they're used to catering for about a thousand people per event, but nothing like this event.

"They told us, it's gonna be crazy, guys. So, we are prepared, so we have a lot of food. And I'm happy to see the line like this," said Edgar Gonzalez with Harry's Mexican Grill.

After hours of waiting, the country crooner hit the stage a little before 9 p.m. to perform some of his greatest hits for the Clovis crowd.

The steady flow of traffic seemed well managed by the California Highway Patrol and local agencies.

Be aware that there could still be some residual traffic in this area until 2 in the morning.

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