Parent Alleges Racial Slurs Directed at Son During Chesapeake Basketball Game

Chesapeake Public Schools investigating incident, says it takes concerns seriously

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A parent in Chesapeake, Virginia has raised concerns after alleging that her son was the target of racial language during a high school basketball game. The school district says it is reviewing the matter and takes the concerns seriously, but cannot comment on specific individuals or potential disciplinary actions due to student privacy. The parent, Tiana Morton, spoke at a school board meeting about the incident and called for more transparency, accountability, and proactive measures to address racial harassment in school sports.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about racial discrimination and harassment in youth sports, and the need for school districts to have clear policies and procedures in place to promptly address such issues and protect student-athletes. The case also raises questions about how schools balance student privacy with the need for transparency when dealing with allegations of misconduct.

The details

According to the report, during a basketball game on February 9th between Great Bridge High School and Hickory High School, Morton alleges that racial language was directed at her son by some players on the opposing team's bench. Morton says her son physically reacted to the slurs, and was subsequently ejected from the game and suspended from the next game. Morton claims that despite her complaints, the school did not directly address the racial harassment, and the students who allegedly used the slurs were allowed to continue playing. Morton has now taken her concerns to the school board and the media, calling for more accountability, staff training, and proactive measures to protect students from racial abuse at school sporting events.

  • The incident occurred during a basketball game on February 9, 2026.
  • Morton spoke about the incident at the Chesapeake School Board meeting on February 13, 2026.

The players

Tiana Morton

A parent of a student at Great Bridge High School who alleges her son was the target of racial language during a basketball game.

Chesapeake Public Schools

The school district that is investigating the incident and says it takes the concerns seriously, though it cannot comment on specific individuals or disciplinary actions due to student privacy.

Great Bridge High School

The high school that Morton's son attends and where the alleged incident occurred during a basketball game against Hickory High School.

Hickory High School

The opposing high school team that Morton alleges some of its players directed racial language towards her son during the basketball game.

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What they’re saying

“Recently, during an athletic event, racial language was directed toward my son.”

— Tiana Morton, Parent (13newsnow.com)

“When safety measures depend on how persistent a parent is, rather than consistent district procedures, families begin to lose confidence in the system meant to protect their children.”

— Tiana Morton, Parent (13newsnow.com)

“We take all reports involving student conduct, including allegations of inappropriate or discriminatory language seriously.”

— Chesapeake Public Schools (13newsnow.com)

What’s next

Chesapeake Public Schools says it is reviewing the concerns raised by Morton and will follow its established procedures for investigating such incidents in coordination with the Virginia High School League.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in addressing allegations of racial harassment and discrimination in youth sports, and the need for clear, consistent policies and training to protect students and build trust with families when such incidents occur.