Homework - Player Attacks Ref!

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida (12/15/2010)  -- A high school basketball player could face criminal charges after throwing a referee to the ground.


The incident happened during a game between Florida's Port Charlotte and DeSoto high schools.


"This is very disappointing. It's unacceptable," said DeSoto school superintendent Adrian Cline. "I've been a superintendent for a number of years and a principal for years before that and this is the first time I've been confronted with a student attacking an official."


In video posted on YouTube it appears DeSoto player Mason Holland got mad after a call.


Things escalated and the referee ejected him from the game. That's when Holland charged the referee, slamming him to the court.


"It reflects in a negative way - on the school, the school district, the country and that's why we take it extremely seriously," Cline said.


School board officials said Holland has been suspended from school and he could face criminal charges.


The Florida High School Athletic Association say they plan on administering their own punishment. The FHSAA says they can't say what their punishment for Holland will be because they're still investigating.


Cline said this student's athletic future is uncertain.


"The school district has always displayed good sportsmanship and we were very disappointed and intend to take appropriate action," he said.


Cline has spoken with the State Attorney's Office and will find out in the coming days if Holland could face criminal charges.




Questions:
1. Where did this story take place?
2. When did this story take place?
3. What is the name of the player that attacked the referee?
4. Why did he attack the referee?
5. Why is the player going to face criminal charges?
6. Do you think the player will be on the team in the future? Why or why not?


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