A student in Massachusetts, who identifies as transgender, injured several girls during a basketball game on February 8.
The girls' team from Collegiate Charter School in Lowell ended up losing the game against KIPP Academy after the biological male injured three female students.
The team's coach made the decision to forfeit the match during the first half, according to a report by The Blaze.
“The bench was already depleted prior to the game as the 12-man roster had four players unable to play,” the school said in a press release. He added: “When the coach saw three other girls fall in the first half, leaving him with five players, he called for an early end to the match.”
The team was concerned that additional injuries would impact their ability to compete in the playoffs.
The press release continued: “Once the third was injured, the remaining five expressed their concerns to him about continuing to play.” He added: “The players are afraid of being injured and not being able to compete in the qualifiers.”
Despite stopping classes early, the school said it values ”inclusivity and safety for all students.”
“We take the standards you set [Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association] “And our Board of Trustees take their support seriously on and off the field,” the school continued. “We also follow MIAA guidelines and state laws regarding equity and accessibility for all student-athletes.”
Swimmer and political commentator Riley Gaines posted a video of the game on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote: “A man who hits a woman used to be called domestic violence. Now it's called courage.
The player identified at Kipp Academy in Massachusetts injured 3 girls before halftime causing Lowell Collegiate Charter School to lose.
A man hitting a woman was called domestic violence. Now he is called brave.
Who watches this and actually thinks this is “merciful,… pic.twitter.com/ZLlqYH6iAs
– Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) February 19, 2024
According to reports, the student (whose name has not been publicly released) is more than six feet tall and has facial hair.
