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=== Entry into the NXL (2003) ===

Baltimore Trauma was one of the eight original franchises announced for the National Xball League in January 2003. [10]

The competition introduced professional X-Ball, replacing traditional single-game tournament scoring with timed matches in which teams could score multiple points.

Baltimore Trauma entered the league alongside the Philadelphia Americans, Chicago Aftershock, Los Angeles Ironmen, Oakland Assassins, Miami Effect, New York Xtreme and Detroit Thunder.

The team's first published NXL roster included Rob Staudinger, Tyler Humphrey, Brian Stewart, David Fason, Brian Hudson, Bobby Sink, David Wooten, Nick Mathews, Ryan Hart, David "Opie" Thomas and Justin Summers.

Roy Sears was listed as coach, with Ryan Sapp as assistant coach. [11]

Trauma made its NXL debut at the 2003 Mardi Gras Open in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The team lost its opening match against Miami Effect 11–9 before recording victories against Chicago Aftershock and Detroit Thunder. [12]

Trauma continued competing throughout the inaugural NXL season.