An 80-year-old Aliquppa man is accused of assaulting a high school basketball referee. According to police, the incident happened during a playoff game  between the Aliquippa and Lincoln Park on March 15th. Louis Rivetti allegedly “strong-armed a referee in the face.” However, it is unclear what prompted the alleged altercation. Rivetti claimed he didn’t do anything to the official, but police noticed his hand was bleeding at the scene. He is now facing a list of charges, including assaulting a sports official, attempted simple assault and disorderly conduct.