Two football players were flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore during Monday night's football game between Marriotts Ridge High School and River Hill High School.
During the third quarter, Paramedic 35 was dispatched to the school at 12100 Woodford Drive for the football player with a head injury. Upon arrival Paramedic 35 found two injured players and requested an engine for manpower as well as aviation, bringing Engine 31, Paramedic 36, Utility 3, and Trooper 8 to the scene.
After treatment on the scene, including spinal immobilization, both players were placed in Trooper 8 for the flight to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. River Hill handed Marriotts Ridge a solid defeat, winning the game 49-6. The WFVFD sends best wishes for the quick recovery of the injured players.
