The high school track runner who allegedly whacked her competitor in the head with a baton is now facing criminal charges despite her claims the incident was all just an accident.

A Virginia high school athlete captured on video hitting a fellow competitor with a baton during a track and field relay race is charged with a misdemeanor, a prosecutor confirmed Thursday. A senior ...

A U.S. high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanour charge of assault and battery after hitting a fellow competitor in the head with a baton during a relay race. Alaila Everett was running the ...