Overview

• Dozens of parents and an assistant coach met publicly to argue the cancellation unfairly punishes students not accused of wrongdoing and jeopardizes scholarship hopes.
• Participants reported threats, slander and reputational harm affecting band members and other students not tied to the allegations.
• Assistant coach Chauncey Harris urged schools to add instruction on hazing and sexual assault to prevent future harms.
• Ursuline canceled the remainder of the 2025 football season on September 12 after suspending the head coach and placing assistants on leave on September 8, later naming Michael Frasco interim head coach.
• Bishop David Bonnar expressed sorrow, said the diocese will let due process proceed, and indicated further decisions rest with school leadership.