Shocking High School Football Horror: Florida Player Brutally Beaten With His Own Helmet in Insane Playoff Brawl [VIDEO]
There was an intriguing high school game, with Fernandina Beach High School taking on Bell High School in Fernandina Beach, FL, before controversy would take over.
Fernandina Beach had no trouble in this contest, but their opponent was not happy about the outcome.
As the Pirates ran the ball towards the sideline, a Bell High School football player wearing number 55 could be seen engaged with an opposing player.
The confrontation got so heated that number 55 snatched the helmet off the Fernandina Beach player’s head and then promptly swung at the face of his opponent, striking him with a vicious blow.
Refs promptly threw multiple flags on the Bell Bulldogs’ offensive linemen as he started to make his way off the field.
The Sunshine State Athletic Association Releases Statement on Bell Bulldogs Player Striking Fernandina Beach Pirates Player With A Helmet
The high school football postseason game between the Bell Bulldogs and Fernandina Beach Pirates ended up taking a violent turn when a helmet was taken off an opponent and used as a weapon.
After striking his opponent, number 55 of the Bell Bulldogs attempted to walk off the field, but the Pirates wanted to fight over what he had done. As the play came to a conclusion, two players started fighting around the line of scrimmage.
Each high school competes in the Sunshine State Athletic Association’s Atlantic League state championship division, and Friday night was the playoff opener.
Fernandina Beach easily won, 48-21.
In a statement to the Daily Mail, the Sunshine State Athletic Association said it ‘maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violence and unsportsmanlike conduct’ and ‘takes all such incidents with the utmost seriousness.’
The league spokesperson added: ‘We are aware of the incident that occurred during Friday night’s football game between Fernandina Beach High School and Bell High School, in which a player removed a helmet and struck another player.
‘The SSAA is conducting a full review in coordination with both schools to ensure that appropriate action is taken in accordance with our policies and code of conduct.
‘We are thankful that no serious injuries were sustained and remain committed to promoting the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, and integrity in all SSAA competitions.’
Once players from Fernandina Beach and Bell were separated, peace was restored, and both teams returned to their respective sidelines so they could end the game correctly.
Unfortunately, helmet swinging is not uncommon during brawls. In September, Highland Park and Schlagle descended into chaos when a wild brawl saw helmets being swung. Officials decided it would be best to call the game off.
The following month, Northeast Mississippi Community College’s matchup against Coahoma Community College ended with a huge fight that also had helmets flying.
