Playing for Landon: A Team’s Heart | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

When Oak Grove High’s football team takes the field, they’re playing for more than a win—they’re playing for Landon Williams, their teammate battling leukemia. Diagnosed in June, Landon’s been in the hospital but hasn’t let his fight fade, sending workout videos from his bed and pushing himself from bench presses to box squats. Coach Chris Musso says Landon’s embodying the team’s core values—Care, Control, Consistency, and Compete—with grit and grace. His teammates stay in daily contact, fueled by his courage, as they gear up for their season opener on August 21st, determined to honor his…