A female player from Massachusetts was hospitalized last week after a male opponent hit a ball into her face.
The incident occured during a Thursday playoff game between Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School and Swampscott High School. The captain of the Massachusetts girls' high school field hockey team which saw a player hospitalized after being struck by a male opponent is pressing the state for change.between Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School and Swampscott High School.
"I understand that this circumstance regarding gender and participation in sports is entirely legal under the Massachusetts Equal Rights Act ... However, the severity of this incident highlights concerns and potential threats to the safety of the other players," Bain wrote. Some on social media have claimed the Swampscott player is transgender. However, it is not immediately clear whether that is the case.Maine high schooler dominates girls' cross country race year after competing as male, sparking outrage
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Superintendent Bill Runey is echoing Bain's calls for change. When speaking with Crisis in the Classroom affiliate WJAR Friday, RuneyIn a statement shared with CITC, MIAA said it respects and understands "the complexity and concerns that exist regarding student safety."
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