Deerfield Coach Rejects Handshake Over Alleged Antisemitic Remarks
After a May 8 soccer match, Deerfield’s head coach Rich Grady declined a post‑game handshake, prompting an investigation that found no corroborating evidence. Both schools reaffirm their zero‑tolerance stance as the episode fuels dialogue on handling discrimination in high school athletics.
May 27, 2026