Dighton-Rehoboth Forfeits Game

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School has forfeited a field hockey game against rival Somerset-Berkeley due to the participation of a male player.

“In keeping with DRRSD School Committee policy established in the spring of 2024, the DR girls' field hockey team has opted to forfeit two contests because the opponent has a male on the team,” Superintendent Bill Runey said Sunday. “This stems from a tragic injury in an MIAA state playoff game played in November 2023. We support the team’s decision. High school athletics represent one of the last bastions of pure competition before young people move into the high-stakes, high-pressure world of college athletics. At this level, the focus must remain on student well-being — making sure the experience is safe, fair, and enjoyable for all participants. Victories may fade, but the lessons learned and the joy of competing with teammates last far longer. That’s why we consistently prioritize student safety and enjoyment ahead of the scoreboard.”

Runey added he will “remain hopeful that the MIAA will create opportunities for boys to compete against each other in field hockey, much like the way boys' volleyball has become a staple in many high schools in the past few years. We’re proud of the way our field hockey team competes and the way they represent Dighton-Rehoboth.”