High school junior Kaelen Tucker was running in the Class 3 State Finals for Brookville High School when she was hit by a baton and fell off the track.

Virginia high school athlete Alaila Everett told "Good Morning America" Tuesday that she never meant to strike her fellow competitor with a baton.

The Virginia high school track runner accused of hitting an opponent in the head with a baton claims it was an accident, adding, “I would never hit someone on purpose.” RELATED: Female Fan Who Was Hit The Head With Microphone During 50 Cent’s Concert Releases Statement On Tuesday (March 4),