Youth Basketball Players Attack Referee After Game at Church Facility [Video]

Ain’t no play in GA.

Authorities say a group of youth basketball players violently attacked a referee after a game and the punching and kicking was all captured on video.

What’s also troubling is the violent attack that happened Sunday at Stronghold Christian Church in Lithonia, GA.

Apparently, following a contest on the floor, several players from one of the teams went after one of the game’s refs.

A couple of young men chased after the ref, who for a few seconds, appeared to be defending himself well.

But, eventually, too many people joined in the attack, and he was brutally beaten on the floor.

Footage shows the ref was kicked and punched in the face repeatedly before the group finally let up.

A rep for the church, said in a statement following the game, “It is truly unfortunate about the turn of events that took place during the basketball game held at our facility this weekend.”

“We open our doors to serve our community and our goal is to provide an atmosphere conducive for enjoyment, enrichment, etc.”

The rep ended by saying, “While we can not control people, it is our hope and prayer that those who enter our facility will conduct themselves in the best manner. Our prayers go out to all those involved in this current situation.”