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Md. court rules high school refs are without authority on player injuries

‘If I ignore a concussion, that to me seems like willful negligence,’ one referee says

Duncan Morgen-Westrick, who works as part of the Baltimore Board of Officials referees, spoke out against a recent court ruling saying officials do not have the authority to remove a player from a game because of a suspected injury. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Duncan Morgen-Westrick, who works as part of the Baltimore Board of Officials referees, spoke out against a recent court ruling saying officials do not have the authority to remove a player from a game because of a suspected injury. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
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Maryland high school referee Duncan Morgen-Westrick’s case highlights concussion law limits, fueling debate over officials’ roles, training and player safety.

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