10 September 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A local Midlands football game was stopped for fighting.
The Friday night contest between Ridge View High School and Spring Valley High School was stopped sometime in the third quarter when a fight broke out in the stands.
According to a tweet by the Richland County Sheriff Department, “a fight broke out and the game was called. The crowd was told to leave.”
No injuries have been reported.
Ridge View was leading the game 27-0 at the time the game was called.
Here is the information that Richland Two sent out to parents about the game:
“Dear Ridge View High and Spring Valley High Parents,
Tonight during the third quarter of the varsity football game a fight broke out between several individuals in the area right above the home stands at Harry Parone Stadium.
Due to the disruption caused by the fight, the game was stopped while law enforcement, school administrators and district officials responded. No weapons were involved and no major injuries have been reported. However, multiple individuals are being detained at this time.
As a precaution, the decision was made to not resume the game and guests were asked to leave the stadium in a safe and orderly fashion.
We wanted to make you aware of what occurred to prevent the spread of rumor and misinformation about the incident. Additionally, we also wanted to assure you that we are taking this matter seriously and will be reviewing all of our safety procedures for athletic events. Thank you for your continued support
Sincerely,Dr. Baron R. DavisSuperintendent”
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