Boston Teen Charged After ‘Sucker Punching’ Referee During Basketball Game
Police responded to the gymnasium at Cohasset High School Wednesday around 6:45 p.m. following a report of an assault during the game against Excel High School.
Boston 25 News reported locally. Patrick Sullivan, the superintendent of Cohasset, provides more information.
My wish for the New Year
Please stop the craziness‼️
Another referee punched during a basketball game https://t.co/rmtQO9xVBf
— Michele Peterson (@CallMichele) December 30, 2022
According to the report, “the player allegedly hit the referee in the face after believing he was charged with another violation when the referee called Cohasset for travelling.”
A witness who saw the incident on tape described it as a “vicious” assault.
Cohasset police review video of basketball game where referee was punched; Boston high school player could face discipline https://t.co/Yci98BdHRS
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) December 29, 2022
From what I gathered a Cohasset basketball player punched a referee in the face. If that were the case a suspension for the rest of this school year has to be the bare minimum for the player. School might need consequences too I’m just not sure what that would look like. https://t.co/m0G9C8cpHD
— Eric Ramos (@CoachRamos__) December 30, 2022
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