A high school runner, Alaila Everett, has been charged with a misdemeanor in connection with an incident where she struck an opponent with her baton during a relay race. The incident was caught on video and has gone viral. Everett allegedly hit Kaelen Tucker in the head, resulting in a charge of assault and battery. This marks a rare case involving student athletes in high school sports.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/03/13/high-school-runner-who-struck-opponent-with-baton-faces-misdemeanor-charge