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Kentucky Middle School Championship Descends Into Brawl as Adult Is Tased on Court

A viral livestream of the calm call is intensifying scrutiny of safety at youth games.

Overview

  • The A-Team Championships game between Emmalena and Carr Creek at Knott County Central High School unraveled late with Carr Creek ahead 48-30.
  • A scuffle between players escalated when coaches intervened and parents and other adults rushed the floor.
  • During the chaos, a taser was deployed on an adult, and an announcer was heard saying, "They just tased Ryan."
  • Officials ended the contest with no winner declared, and no arrests were reported in initial accounts.
  • Video of the incident spread widely online as outlets noted unanswered questions about who used the taser and the condition and identity of the person who was tased.