Maryland high schools put football on hold following game-ending fight: 'Abhorrent and unacceptable'

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Football is temporarily suspended at two Maryland high schools after a large brawl broke out during a game Friday night, leading to additional fights with injuries.

The Gaithersburg Trojans were hosting the Northwest Jaguars when players on the field began fighting during the third quarter, FOX 5 DC reported. Officials ended the game early and declared Northwest, who was up 14-0, as the winner. Both schools are in the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

In a Facebook post, Gaithersburg police said officers from their department and Montgomery County police responded to a call reporting a fight at the high school around 8:23 p.m. 

While officers were addressing the fight on the field, school officials said there were "several scuffles" involving a few students outside the stadium.

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Authorities at Gaithersburg High School in Maryland try to break up fights following a football game Sept. 16, 2022. (FOX 5)

The fights resulted in a few injuries and several arrests, according to Gaithersburg police. One school staff member was treated by medical personnel for a non-life-threatening injury and one victim was treated for cuts. 

An unidentified officer was also assaulted during the incident, but reportedly did not require medical care.

Montgomery County police said a person armed with a knife was taken into custody as well as "a few individuals" believed to be involved in the fights. Authorities said all will be charged accordingly.

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