Dorsey High Basketball Player Attacks Official After Playoff Loss

Incident occurred after Downtown Magnets defeated Dorsey 59-54 in LA City Section playoff game

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A Dorsey High School basketball player confronted and attacked an official moments after his team's 59-54 playoff loss to Downtown Magnets. Video footage shows the player bumping, yelling at, and then throwing punches at the official, who was able to avoid the attacks. The incident occurred after the Dorsey player was called for a foul late in the game, which appeared to be a key moment in the loss.

Why it matters

Violent incidents involving players and officials are concerning and raise questions about sportsmanship, player behavior, and the safety of game officials. This case highlights the need for better conflict resolution training and accountability measures to prevent such outbursts, which can damage the reputation of high school sports programs.

The details

Footage shows the Dorsey player confronting the official after the game, bumping into him and then yelling. When the official appears to flop to the ground, the player continues yelling before breaking free from others trying to restrain him and throwing three punches at the official, who ducks and backs away to avoid being hit.

  • The incident occurred immediately after the conclusion of the playoff game on February 13, 2026.

The players

Dorsey High School basketball player

A senior starter on the Dorsey High School boys basketball team who was involved in the incident with the game official.

Game official

The official who was confronted and attacked by the Dorsey High School player after the playoff game.

JC Agustin

The head coach of the Downtown Magnets basketball team, who witnessed the incident from the sidelines.

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What they’re saying

“He must've said something. I was focusing on the game, of course, but he was definitely issued a technical foul. We clapped because that was two free throws and the possession. It was a huge momentum shift in the game.”

— JC Agustin, Downtown Magnets head coach (si.com)

What’s next

The LA City Section plans to investigate the incident further and determine if any disciplinary action will be taken against the Dorsey player involved.

The takeaway

This troubling incident highlights the need for better conflict resolution training and accountability measures to prevent violent outbursts by players towards officials, which can damage the reputation and integrity of high school sports programs.