I completely agree that these girls should not be punished, but what about the staff that made the error and then covered it up (see Selah Volleyball web page prior to Nov and then just prior to the investigation {also note the dates}). Typically the AD should be doing an unbiased preliminary review and reporting to the WIAA his results. I heard the coach and AD are married. This couldn't be construed as bias could it?
In addition, I thought we were trying to teach our children to come forward and report known wrong doing and you'll be protected. I heard that one of the Selah Volleyball girls was possibly punished for outing the situation. Although she participated in the program at the Varsity level all year, she was removed at playoff time, even digitally removed from the team picture. Where is the justice for that girl. Was she allowed to play at state? Now I am told that the coach is the coach of the year. (?) Good choice...winning is everything. What a joke.
Although my teams don't always win, my girls are all winners. I'll teach fairness and sportsmanship first.
