Fort Bend Hightower Girls Track Team Disqualified Despite Video Evidence
Our girls 4x1 relay team broke a school record, but then got disqualified for a violation that clear video footage shows never happened.
Here's what went down: Officials claimed a 3rd exchange zone violation, but when we tried to show them the video during the protest window, they refused to even look at it. Meanwhile, another team got video review the day before. Another relay team literally ran into our lane and faced zero consequences. The inconsistency is staggering.
What really gets me? The officials awarded us medals, put us on the podium, and took photos—all while knowing they planned to disqualify us. That doesn't add up. If the violation were certain, that wouldn't happen.
I started a petition asking for our official time to be reinstated based on the actual evidence and in the interest of fairness. These athletes worked hard for that record and deserve consistent, transparent officiating.
If you think this crossed a line, would you consider signing and sharing? This is about making sure the next team doesn't get caught in the same unfair situation.