Track and field isn't supposed to be a dangerous sport, especially not at the high school level, but a recent incident between student-athletes from two opposing high schools in Virginia has boiled over into controversy as one student has been accused of intentionally attacking another competitor with her baton during a relay race.

According to reports, Brookville (Virginia) junior Kaelen Tucker was hit in the back of the head by an opponent runner

Footage of a high school runner being struck with a baton by an opponent mid-relay has gone viral after the incident left the athlete with head injuries.