Lehman High Baseball Program Faces Criminal Investigation After Bullying Scandal

Disturbing Video Evidence Sparks Investigation

A shocking bullying scandal has erupted at Lehman High School in Kyle, Texas, where ten baseball players and one staff member have been suspended following allegations of a "serious pattern of bullying" involving a student with disabilities. Multiple sources tell investigators that video evidence shows at least one student in the locker room simulating a sex act on a student with disabilities while other kids watched, with additional footage allegedly showing players slapping the student and hitting him with a belt .

The investigation began when parents brought their concerns to campus administration and the school resource officer on April 7 , prompting a joint investigation between school officials and the Hays County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement has obtained and is reviewing at least two videos of separate incidents across several weeks, with the evidence indicating a pattern of behavior .

Coach Placed on Leave as Criminal Charges Considered

Head baseball coach Jacob Kaase has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district determines whether his players were properly supervised during the incidents . District officials confirmed that Kaase does not appear in the video evidence , but his supervision of the team remains under scrutiny as the investigation unfolds.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office is actively working on the case, conducting interviews and gathering evidence to determine if criminal charges are appropriate . Officials said the investigation remains in its early stages and the number of potential suspects has not yet been determined, nor has the full scope of any possible criminal charges .

Season Continues Despite Controversy

Initially, district leaders met with baseball parents Friday morning after announcing the team would likely forfeit the remainder of the season . However, that decision was reconsidered after parents argued students not involved in the alleged misconduct should not be punished, and the district reversed course to allow teams to continue playing without students involved in the investigation .

The controversy has deeply affected the school community. "A lot of people have been making Lehman seem really bad when that's not the case at all. I've taken a lot of Lehman pride in what I do, and I don't think that one incident should define the whole Lehman group as one because there's way more positives than there are negatives," said student Mylei Donahue .

Part of Troubling Regional Pattern

This marks the third sports controversy to hit Central Texas in three years . In 2023, a Lake Travis student was the alleged victim of bullying after a football teammate exploited his peanut allergy by placing peanuts in his locker, leading to a lawsuit and the loss of a scholarship offer for the perpetrator . Then in 2025, Comal ISD faced allegations of a "toxic culture" on the Canyon High School football team, with parents citing leadership failures and coaching practices that demoralized players .

As criminal investigations proceed and the community grapples with the allegations, this case underscores the urgent need for stronger oversight and intervention protocols in high school athletics. The outcome could set important precedents for how schools handle serious bullying incidents that cross into potential criminal territory, particularly when vulnerable students are targeted.