# Virginia High School Track Star Bashed by Opponent with Baton: 'I Was Just in Disbelief'

Brookville junior Kaelen Tucker suffered concussion and possible skull fracture after being hit with a baton by an opponent at the 2025 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3 State Indoor Championships race. According to Brookville High School junior Kaelen Tucker, she still awaits an apology from the opponent.



**Track and Field Runner with Baton**

Kaelen Tucker had just set a new Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3 State Indoor Championships record in the 55-meter race, and she was hoping to help her school win the 4x200M relay final on Tuesday. However, the heat of competition led to the opponent striking her with a baton, causing head injuries.



**Baton and Starting Block on Track**

Kaelen quickly ran off the track and fell down, holding her head in distress. When she realized she was down on the track, she immediately ran out of the bleachers and into her mom's arms. She was kind of hysterical, as she couldn't believe what had happened.



**Track and Field Baton on Starting Block**

The race judges immediately disqualified the Norcom team from contact interference. Tamarrow said the situation was frustrating as her daughter was mistakenly injured, and no one came to check on her. The family reached out to the VHSL and received a call-back explaining that an investigation was underway and both high schools were cooperating. No discipline has been announced for the incident.



**Track and Field Baton on Starting Block**

Kaelen was asked to say something at the end of the interview. "Why did you do it? And why haven’t you apologized yet?" she said. She wished the opponent had apologized for what happened.



**Baton and Starting Block on Track**

The Tucker family reached out to the VHSL and said they received a call-back explaining that an investigation was underway and both high schools were cooperating. No discipline has been announced for the incident.



**Baton and Starting Block on Track**

Kaelen isn't allowed on the track until she recovers from her injuries, her mother said.



**Baton and Starting Block on Track**

The Tucker family reached out to the VHSL and said they received a call-back explaining that an investigation was underway and both high schools were cooperating. No discipline has been announced for the incident.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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