Yeah. I kinda figured there was more to it, TFM.
Just this morning I saw a story on the news about bullying and it made me think of your son. Ghetto gang stuff is different and I know it ain't the old days. I also agree with you. Girls are smarter and meaner.
The good news is that he's talking with you about it and now you can both work on finding a solution.
Find out if there's a female PE teacher that can make those bitches run some laps around the track for their bad behavior.