The student, Alaila Everett, held the rally outside of her school, I.C. Norcom High School, in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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said the Virginia high school student to ABC News after a video of the incident went viral. Author: Kathleen Lundy, Shane Fordham, ABC News Published: 3:37 PM CDT March 10, 2025 ...

She can't even talk to her," he said. Alaila, a student at I.C. Norcom High School, said her school has been supportive throughout the ordeal.

The Virginia high school sprinter accused of smacking her opponent on the back of the head with a baton shouted at her younger competitor during the alleged attack, according to a report. Alaila ...

She can't even talk to her," he said. Alaila, a student at I.C. Norcom High School, said her school has been supportive throughout the ordeal.

Portsmouth Public Schools officials released a statement saying, "The division immediately reported the incident to the Virginia High School League (VHSL), which is still investigating.

Alaila, a student at I.C. Norcom High School, said her school has been supportive throughout the ordeal. "I have plenty of people in my corner—teachers offering me a place to stay in their classroom ...