started · updated
South Dakota high school soccer player attacks opponent during match
A violent altercation during a high school soccer match in South Dakota has gained widespread attention after video of the incident went viral. The confrontation occurred during a game between Brookings High School and Rapid City Central.
The incident began when Rapid City Central player Jaxson Bergman reacted to a physical challenge from Brookings player Kyler Soost. After shoving Soost to the ground, Bergman was filmed kicking Soost in the back of the head and delivering multiple punches while the player lay face down on the turf.
The brawl prompted coaches and officials to intervene, leading to a 10-minute suspension of play. Following the altercation, Bergman was escorted from the field. Despite the disruption, the match resumed and Brookings secured a 2-0 victory.
Public reaction to the footage has been intense, with many spectators and social media users calling for criminal charges and permanent bans from school sports for the attacker.
Entities
Brookings High School · Caylon Peters · Jaxson Bergman · Kyler Soost · Rapid City Central High School · South Dakota
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The attacker shoved the opponent to the ground, kicked him in the back of the head, and delivered several punches while he was down. tmspn.com · www.breitbart.com · www.si.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The altercation caused a 10-minute delay in the match. tmspn.com · www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Social media users are calling for criminal charges and bans from sports. www.breitbart.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brookings High School won the game 2-0. tmspn.com · www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jaxson Bergman of Rapid City Central attacked Kyler Soost of Brookings High. tmspn.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred during a high school soccer match between Brookings High School and Rapid City Central in South Dakota. tmspn.com · www.breitbart.com · www.si.com