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Horrifying high school soccer assault prompts police investigation

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What to know about Horrifying high school soccer assault prompts police investigation

Police are looking into two apparent assaults tied to a South Dakota boys’ high school match, according to a report from Keloland News.

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What happened

Police are looking into two apparent assaults tied to a South Dakota boys’ high school match, according to a report from Keloland News.

Why it matters

The viral incident occurred between Rapid City Central’s Jaxson Bergman and Brookings’ Kyle Soost during a game last week.

Common ground

Prior to halftime, the two fought for the ball and collided before Bergman escalated things by shoving Soost to the ground instead of chasing down the ball.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The viral incident occurred between Rapid City Central’s Jaxson Bergman and Brookings’ Kyle Soost during a game last week.”
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Multiple sources identify the players involved as Jaxson Bergman of Rapid City Central and Kyle Soost of Brookings during a game in Brookings.
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Claim 2: “Bergman escalated things by shoving Soost to the ground instead of chasing down the ball.”
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Three independent sources (including a cross-reference) explicitly state that Bergman shoved Soost to the ground instead of pursuing the ball.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bergman then proceeded to kick Soost in the back or head while he was on the ground and then punched him in the head five times before things were broken up. The game was delayed for more than 10 minu…
https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/08…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bergman shoved Soost to the ground after the latter got ahead of him, and instead of chasing the ball, attacked Soost.Caylon Peters, one of Soost’s teammates, then came in and threw some punches at Be…
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/soccer/wild-fight-breaks-out-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rapid City Central’s Jaxson Bergman (r.) shoves Brookings’ Kyle Soost. Youtube/Bobcats Live.During yesterday's boys' soccer game between Rapid City Central & Brookings in Brookings, a physical alterca…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/horrifying-high-school-…
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Claim 3: “The Rapid City School District’s code of conduct policy states that students who are “found guilty of physically or verbally assaulting students or school personnel” could see a suspension or be expelled if the incident occurs on school property while taking part in a school-related activity.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific wording or existence of the Rapid City School District's code of conduct policy.
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Claim 4: “Brookings police chief Michael Drake told Keloland News they will be interviewing more than 100 witnesses and viewing multiple videos outside of the one that went viral — and garnered over 20 million views — for its investigation.”
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Two sources confirm Brookings Police Chief Michael Drake's statements regarding the investigation, specifically the plan to interview over 100 witnesses and review multiple videos.
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Claim 5: “Police are looking into two apparent assaults tied to a South Dakota boys’ high school match”
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Multiple web search results confirm that police are investigating a violent incident/assault during a high school soccer game in South Dakota involving players from Rapid City Central and Brookings.
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Claim 6: “While Soost was on the ground, Bergman kicked him in the back of the head before punching him five times in the head.”
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Multiple sources describe the specific sequence of Bergman kicking Soost in the back of the head and punching him five times while on the ground.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bergman kicked him in the back of the head, then punched him five times in the head. Caylon Peters, one of Soost’s teammates, then came in and threw some punches at Bergman before the play was broken …
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Claim 7: “As a result of the incident, the game was delayed 10 minutes, and Bergman was given a red card.”
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Multiple sources confirm the game was delayed for approximately 10 minutes and that Bergman received a red card.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rapid City Central’s Jaxson Bergman (r.) punches Brookings’ Kyle Soost in the head. Youtube/Bobcats Live. “Any time anyone’s ejected, per our rules, they miss the next game and they have to take a spo…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/horrifying-high-school-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The game was delayed for more than 10 minutes and Bergman was escorted to the buses. Police were called to the scene and interviewed those who were involved. The incident was broadcast and captured on…
https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/08…
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web search NEUTRAL — The referee and coaches sprinted over to stop Bergman, while one of Soost's teammates confronted Bergman, who was shown a red card. The game eventually resumed after a 10-minute delay.
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/othersports/article-16065381…
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Claim 8: “According to the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s (SDHSAA) rules, a player who receives a red card must serve a one-game suspension and take a sportsmanship course.”
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Sources confirm that per the rules (attributed to Swartos/SDHSAA), a red card results in a one-game suspension and a sportsmanship course.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bergman’s red card comes with a one-game suspension and a sportsmanship course requirement, but time will tell if he faces legal consequences for his action. The game was delayed for 10 minutes follow…
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Claim 9: “the one that went viral — and garnered over 20 million views”
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The claim that the video garnered over 20 million views is explicitly stated in the report citing Police Chief Michael Drake.
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