In a shocking turn of events, a girls’ basketball game was abruptly ended at halftime after three female players sustained injuries from a significantly larger male player, who notably sported facial hair.

The roster of KIPP Academy’s girls’ basketball team featured a towering six-foot-tall individual, whose gender identity remains unconfirmed by school officials, despite evident physical attributes.

Facing off against Collegiate Charter, the game took a swift turn when the opposing team opted to forfeit after just 16 minutes of play. The decision came as at least three female players suffered injuries inflicted by the male player, prompting the coach to call off the game.

Athletic director Kyle Pelczar elaborated on the coach’s decision, stating, “He felt that his girls were getting injured, basically, all game. He has a playoff game on Monday, so he didn’t want to have any more of his girls go down,” in an interview with local news outlets.

The incident raises questions about the prevailing standards of tolerance and diversity, as it appears permissible for male players to physically overpower their female counterparts in Massachusetts, leaving many questioning the fairness and safety of such competitions.

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