Louisiana Family Speaks Out After Niece Misses McNeese Track Chance, Another Misses Basketball, Daughter’s Volleyball Season Disrupted

Standing up for yourself is about protecting your own well-being.

January 27, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on January 27, 2026

Christine Washington alleges that her daughter and nieces have been missing out on school sports for speaking up against bullying.

Kristana, Nya Kya, and Amari have been in sports since middle school looked them up.

There’s a crucial difference between bullying and self-advocacy.

True bullying seeks to harm, and self-respect seeks to create mutual respect.

Bullying is about power and harm. It’s targeting someone with the intent to intimidate, hurt, or control them, and is often one-sided and unprovoked.

Standing up for yourself is about respect and safety. It’s a response to someone overstepping your boundaries.

Healthy boundaries aren’t mean, but they are necessary.

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A Louisiana mother, Christine Washington, claimed her daughter and two nieces are facing severe athletic consequences after standing up against bullies.

She states that her 16-year-old daughter and her nieces, all dedicated student-athletes, were targeted by older individuals.

A physical altercation ensued, which Washington says was in self-defense.

According to her, the fallout has been devastating for their sports careers.

She shared that one niece missed a crucial opportunity to potentially run track at McNeese State University, while another niece has missed basketball games.

Similarly, her own daughter’s off-season volleyball training has been disrupted. She denies claims that her child or nieces are bullies.

Washington believes the girls are being unfairly punished for defending themselves and alleges that the bullies have flipped the whole story.

She points to video footage from the Walmart store that she claims supports their version of events. She is frustrated that the girls’ reputations and athletic futures are now in jeopardy.

Washington’s daughter and niece’s careers are on the line and call for prayers and understanding for the teenagers involved.

She vowed to continue defending the girls, insisting their actions were born out of solidarity and self-preservation, not aggression.

The matter is reportedly under investigation.

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