A request for an injunction by parents of former Ursuline football players regarding the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s decision to rule the student-athletes ineligible was denied in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas on Tuesday.
Magistrate Nicole M. Butler ruled that the ex-Ursuline families did not meet the requirements for a temporary restraining order or injunction.
In order to be granted a restraining order or injunction, the plaintiffs must show all four elements to move forward.
¯ There is substantial likelihood that the plaintiff will prevail on the merits.
¯ The plaintiff will suffer irreparable injury if the injunction is not granted.
¯ No third parties will be unjustifiably harmed if the injunction is granted.
¯ The public interest will be served by the inj