The girls still should not have to suffer the entire season, just because a coach chose not to follow the stated rules. These girls had no part in the early start decision and should not be punished so severely.
I appeal to the SCHSL that the punishment be no further pre-season scrimmages, and possibly take away 2-3 pre-season practices. Further, the league should recommend to the school district that the coach be replaced, and the district should take such action.