Massachusetts School Forfeits Field Hockey Match Over Mixed-Gender Team Concerns

Dighton-Rehoboth High School enacts new policy after a player was injured by a male opponent last season.

Dighton-Rehoboth's new policy allows opting out of matches against teams with players of the opposite sex.
The decision follows a severe injury to a Dighton-Rehoboth player caused by a male opponent last year.
Forfeiting games may impact the team's chances for playoffs and championships.
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association supports mixed-gender teams despite safety concerns.
Dighton-Rehoboth plans to forfeit another match against Somerset Berkley in October.