Ursuline High School suspends coach, puts others on leave week after lawsuit
Ursuline High School has announced the suspension and leave of several coaches one week after a lawsuit was filed against the school.
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, a family filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against Ursuline High School, its principal, assistant principal, and several football coaches on behalf of a student who was allegedly hazed, physically and sexually assaulted, and subjected to the creation and dissemination of child pornography during a football camp trip in June 2025.
The complaint also names many football players and their parents as defendants, according to the law firm representing the family.
On Thursday, Sept. 4, the school issued the following statement:
“The safety and well-being of our students is Ursuline High School’s top priority. Ursuline parents can and should feel confident that their sons and daughters are in a safe environment every day. To that end, we want to highlight the steps we’ve taken in regard to the allegations about the football program. After the students and coaches returned from the trip in question, one family made a formal report to the school alleging misconduct. Once informed, Ursuline’s administration timely opened an investigation. Immediately thereafter, Diocesan representatives and local authorities were notified of the allegations. Both Ursuline and the Diocese of Youngstown continue to cooperate fully with the authorities’ investigation, which is ongoing. Both out of concern for the identity of minors and at the request of the police, Ursuline has not discussed the allegations in public. Disciplinary actions against some students most directly involved were imposed under Ursuline policies. Other students involved voluntarily left the football program or Ursuline entirely before discipline could be imposed. Further administrative actions will be communicated once the investigations and legal process are complete.”
In the statement they also announced that they had canceled the football game scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6.
Late Monday, Sept. 8, the school announced it had suspended one coach and put two others on leave.
“Coach McGlynn and Coach Syrianoudis were placed on administrative leave on September 8, 2025, pending the outcomes of the ongoing investigations and litigation. There have been no decisions regarding renewal of their contracts or future employment,” the statement read.
The statement continued, “Coach Reardon has agreed to an indeterminate suspension on September 8, 2025, pending the outcomes of the ongoing investigations and litigation. Likewise, there have been no decisions regarding renewal of Coach Reardon’s contract or future employment.”
The school announced that Michael Frasco, a long-time assistant coach, will be its interim head football coach for the remainder of the football season. However, it is unclear how the rest of the football season will unfold. Ursuline is on a bye Friday, Sept. 12.
Ursuline officials said the school is unable to share additional information at this time.
This story was originally published September 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM.