UPDATE: Since our initial reporting, we've learned more about why the Kempsville High baseball team forfeited the remainder of the season.
A message from Kempsville High School principal Melissa George sent to parents, shared with News 3, says the season was forfeited due to an investigation into allegations of racism, hate speech, and harassment. The full message can be read here.
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The allegations appear to stem from the mother of a player who says her son was called racial slurs, including the n-word.
Since April, the mother has posted multiple videos publicly to her Facebook page. She says the comments were sometimes jokes, sometimes not.
"I am absolutely disgusted," she says in one of the videos.
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The mother says she is looking into getting legal representation.
As for the other players, News 3 spoke with multiple parents, who mostly said no comment.
One parent said his son was suspended from school for six days, but still able to attend senior prom. He contends he was not involved in the allegations.
Two assistant coaches are no longer with the team. The head coach is still in place.
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The Kempsville High School boys varsity baseball team is forfeiting the rest of the season, a school division spokesperson confirmed to News 3 Tuesday.
The spokesperson would not explain the reason why, saying the school division doesn't comment on student disciplinary matters.
"It is our hope that the 2024-25 school year will bring a stronger varsity baseball team that represents the core values of Kempsville High School and VBCPS," the spokesperson said.
The Virginia High School League told News 3 that the school's Athletic Director had informed them of the decision but said any further explanation would have to come from the school division.
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The Kempsville Chiefs were 5-11 on the season, according to the Beach District website, putting them in eighth place.
News 3 reached out to multiple parents about what happened. Several told News 3 they had no comment.
One called the situation a "mess" and said the team was ready to move on.
Another said they were looking at potentially hiring legal representation.
Stay with News 3 for updates on this developing story.
