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Marquette Coach Resigns Amid Player-Contact Rule Allegations

4/10/2026

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Sal Bando Jr., head baseball coach at Marquette University High School, resigned after 15 years.
The resignation followed an anonymous tip alleging WIAA offseason player-contact rule violations.
The decision aimed to preserve the team's postseason eligibility.
Bando posted a 250-138 record and four state championships.
WIAA officials said they do not influence personnel decisions and Marquette officials said communication about evolving youth-sports rules must improve.

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Sal Bando Jr., head baseball coach at Marquette University High School, resigned after 15 years.
The resignation followed an anonymous tip alleging WIAA offseason player-contact rule violations.
The decision aimed to preserve the team's postseason eligibility.
Bando posted a 250-138 record and four state championships.
WIAA officials said they do not influence personnel decisions and Marquette officials said communication about evolving youth-sports rules must improve.