A Virginia high school athlete has been charged with assault and battery following a baton incident that resulted in another competitor suffering a concussion at a recent track meet. Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney Bethany Harrison announced that I.C. Norcom High School senior Alaila Everett has been charged Wednesday.

A Virginia high school track star was recently struck in the head by a baton-wielding opponent during a state champion relay race. She has since been diagnosed with a concussion and possible skull fracture,