Force v. Pierce City R-VI School District (1983)

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A girl wishing to try out for a junior high football team challenged that the school's all-male try-out policy. Since all males of any ability, size, or strength could try out, the Supreme Court rejected the school's argument that safety was a legitimate reason for an exclusion to try out, as a tryout did not ensure a place on the team, simply the opportunity to make the attempt to qualify.