This petition is a mother's plea for fairness and transparency in how high school sports are run. My son, Jared Higginbotham, showed commendable performance at Cheltenham Varsity Football matches. However, Troy Gore, the Varsity Football Coach, inexplicably removed Jared's stats from Max Prep, the trusted platform for high school sports statistics.

This act has not only disheartened Jared but has also been an affront to our family, hinting at a mute discrimination. In this era where sports achievements can pave the way for college scholarships and a bolstered future, such actions have grave repercussions on Jared's prospects. Furthermore, it sets a dangerous precedent that personal biases can influence and distort records, undermining the ethos of fairness that sports should uphold.

We are therefore calling for three simple yet important actions. Firstly, the correct re-posting of Jared's performance stats on Max Prep. Secondly, we seek a public apology from Troy Gore. Lastly, the assurance that such prejudices will not factor into the Cheltenham Varsity Football Coach's decision-making process in the future.

By lending your voice to this petition, you are supporting not just Jared, but all young athletes who strive for recognition amidst all odds. You are standing up against the potential bias and discrimination in high school sports.

Please sign our petition for justice for Jared, for a more inclusive and transparent high school athletics.