A Georgia high school basketball player is the target of an investigation after the teen was seen on video socking out two rival players with violent punches. The teen alleges that one of his opponents called him a racial slur, resulting in the hand of god haymakers.
As seen on TMZ, the incident took place on Jan. 3 in the city of Calhoun, Ga., some 70 miles northwest of Atlanta’s city center. A Rockmart High basketball player was viewed unleashing heavy blows on two Sonoraville High players during the evening contest.
A player for Rockmart High is seen via smartphone video footage shoving a Sonoraville High to the ground. As the player rose from the floor, the teen landed a straight right that floored his opponent. A Sonoraville High teammate is seen rushing into the shot and catches a straight right hand as he rushes in with his hands down.
Bystanders then cleared the stands and other players along with coaches intervened before separating the boys just as an all-out melee nearly sparked off. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating the matter. The teen who doled out the punches claimed that one of the opponents kept using the “n-word” slur.
The Rockmart High player, who is 16, faces two charges of simple battery but neither schools nor the students involved have made any public statements. The use of the slur has yet to be confirmed as well.
The video, which we must warn is violent and might be triggering to some, can be viewed below. We urge caution before viewing the footage.
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