High School Relay Race Turns Controversial After Baton Collision A Routine Race Takes a Dramatic Turn What began as a routine track competition at Liberty University on March 7 turned controversial when a baton collision left Kaelen Tucker of Brookville High School seriously injured. Video footage of the 4×200 meter relay incident went viral, sparking debates over accountability and athlete safety,

The Incident During the baton exchange, Alaila Everett of I.C. Norcom High School lost balance, causing the baton to strike Tucker on the head. Tucker collapsed, showing signs of a concussion. The stadium fell silent before medical personnel rushed in. Soon after, social media erupted with mixed reactions—some calling for disciplinary action, others defending Everett as a victim of a racing mishap.