Ursuline (Ohio) officially cancels remainder of 2025 football season

According to 21 WFMJ report, Ohio high school football’s No. 12 ranked Ursuline Fighting Irish has officially canceled the remainder of their 2025 season.

The school sent out a statement to the families of Ursuline High School students regarding their decision to table the rest of the ’25 campaign in light of the hazing allegations have been tied to the football program. The Fighting Irish had gotten off to a 2-0 start before games against Farrell and Warren G. Harding were canceled due to the accusations.

Here is the statement released by Ursuline High School that was sent to families today regarding their decision:

Dear Ursuline High School Community:

We have decided to cancel the remainder of Ursuline’s 2025 football schedule.

The issues that have been raised with our team have saddened and shaken us. As we have previously reported, disciplinary actions were taken against some students, others left the program or our school entirely before discipline could be imposed, our head coach has been suspended, two assistant coaches are on administrative leave, and we continue to cooperate with investigations of this very serious matter.

At the same time, we had hoped to continue our season, with dozens of student-athletes, band members, cheerleaders, and other students, along with coaches, parents and others who are not alleged to be involved at all. They simply wanted to play a sport they love, engage in fulfilling achievements, or support their loved ones. It became increasingly clear, however, the season could not continue, and therefore, this difficult decision had to be made.

We also are determined to overcome these challenges and restore faith in our school. As we have for many years, we will continue to offer our efforts and support for the many other student accomplishments in the classroom and our substantial roster of rewarding student activities and service opportunities in our school. Our students continue to achieve impressive results in and out of the classroom.

Thank you for your understanding and your continued support during these difficult times.

Sincerely,

Ursuline’s Leadership Team

Fighting Irish head coach Daniel Reardon and assistants Timothy McGlynn, Christian Syrianoudis have all already been placed on administrative leave after former player and his family filed a hazing lawsuit against Ursuline last week. The Fighting Irish had previously announced that longtime assistant Michael Frasco would lead the Ursuline for the rest of the 2025 regular season.

Last season, the Fighting Irish was one of Ohio’s top football teams from the 2024 season, finishing with an impressive 13-2 record. Ursuline would reach the OHSAA’s Division III state semifinals, falling to eventual runnerup Central Catholic, 7-6.

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