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California High School football player’s front flip for touchdown will leave John Elway helicopter memory in the dust
EducationHigh school football game
Sophomore running back Adrian Petero of Santa Margarita High School made a notable play during a game on Friday night, scoring a touchdown with a front flip.
The play was compared to John Elway's iconic helicopter touchdown in Super Bowl 33, with Petero's move being considered a new level of athleticism.
- John Elway’s iconic helicopter touchdown in Super Bowl 33 was taken to a new level during a high school football game on Friday night.
- Sophomore running back Adrian Petero of Santa Margarita High School ran it just like they drew it up during the Eagles’ 41-0 victory against Inderkum High School.
- 23 yards away from the endzone, Petero ran a swing route, caught the ball from quarterback Fletch Palmer, and made four defenders miss on a reception that was just marked a yard short of a touchdown.
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- Petero caught the ball from quarterback Fletch Palmer and made four defenders miss
- The reception was initially marked a yard short of a touchdown, but Petero still scored
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- The outcome of the game was a 41-0 victory for Santa Margarita High School
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The play showcases the athleticism of high school football players and may inspire others
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