High School Football Star Landon Honick Calls Out Rival After Tearing Off His Helmet and Being Punched

Did you catch wind of the alarming incident involving Landon Honick, a high school football player for the Elizabeth Forward Warriors? During a matchup against the Baldwin Highlanders on Friday night, his helmet was forcefully removed by an opposing player, Anthony Petro, who went on to strike him in the face. Surprisingly, Landon maintained composure and opted not to retaliate during the chaotic moment.Following the game, Landon expressed his discontent with Petro's actions through a tweet, asserting that such behavior has no place in sports. “I’m the player in this video who was hit in the face last night,” he stated. “I hold no anger and wish Baldwin football success for the remainder of the season.” Baldwin's team, currently struggling with a poor record, desperately needs that luck, having ended last season at 0-10.Despite the incident, it’s crucial that sports maintain their spirit of camaraderie. Let's hope for a brighter standard in sportsmanship moving forward.