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85 Tackles, 6 Sacks, AND a Viral Anthem? Barry Adams Is Doing The Unthinkable

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Barry Adams, a junior at Basha High School in Arizona, just dropped a national anthem performance on electric guitar that went so wild, it’s already viral. This isn’t just some dude strumming, either.

The Anthem That Broke the Internet

Adams added his name to a list of legendary electric guitar anthem renditions, right up there with Jimi Hendrix and Joe Satriani. He absolutely shredded before kickoff Friday night on November 6 against Perry in the regular season finale, and social media blew up with everyone talking about his musical talents. It was the kind of moment that makes you pause, especially when it’s coming from a high school kid.

More Than Just a Rockstar

But here’s the kicker: Adams ain’t just a musician. He’s also a beast on the football field. This junior for the Bears has been making plays all season, racking up 85 tackles, with 9 of ’em for loss. Plus, he’s got 6 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries, a forced fumble, and one pass breakup across nine games. He’s a legitimate two-way star, bringing the heat both on the guitar and on defense.

The regular season finale is done, but with skills like that, on and off the field, you gotta wonder what Adams is gonna do next. This kid is only a junior, imagine what else he’s got cooking.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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