State Opens Probe of Lincoln High Hoops Fracas

State Opens Probe of Lincoln High Hoops Fracas

Turmoil within the Lincoln High School boys basketball team became public in December after four players filed a tort claim (a notice of intent to sue) with Portland Public Schools, accusing their coach of retaliation and discrimination. That coach, Heather Seely-Roberts, is the only woman coaching a 6A boys varsity hoops team in Oregon. She had filed her own tort claim notice with the district in October, alleging PPS failed to protect her from disgruntled parents and discriminated against her …