🏐 Richmond volleyball coach placed on administrative leave

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🏐 Richmond volleyball coach on leave pending investigation

Over the past few weeks, Richmond High School's volleyball and boys basketball teams have been in the middle of a dispute.

Sources within the volleyball program state the center of the dispute deals with the main gym usage by the boys basketball team while the volleyball team is in season.

One player said the basketball team's practice one day resulted in the volleyball team setting up late for senior night.

RCS Superintendent Curtis Wright said there is an ongoing investigation. Volleyball players said head coach Darrell Morken has been placed on administrative leave with pay while it is ongoing.

A player also said the team has filed "13 or 14" Title IX complaints with the IHSAA, which as of publication are still under investigation.

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This article originally appeared on Richmond Palladium-Item: 🏐 Richmond volleyball coach placed on administrative leave