A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.

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.