Alice attends Robinson High School, a public school. Alice has always loved baseball. She played softball all through elementary school and middle school, but now Alice is ready for a bigger challenge; she wants to join the school baseball team. Alice applies for the team but is rejected because the team is restricted to male students only. Alice appeals to the school's decision on equal protection grounds. What test will the court apply to decide whether Alice will be allowed to join the school baseball team?

The court will apply intermediate scrutiny.

The court will apply rational basis scrutiny.

The court will apply a balancing test between the best interests of the school and the best interests of the students.

The court will apply strict scrutiny.

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