In a statement today, Catholic Memorial School says it's taking several steps to deal with the repercussions of Friday's anti-Semitic chanting by fans before a basketball game against Newton North, including banning students from tonight's MIAA Division 1 semifinal against Cambridge at the Garden.

The team itself, which had nothing to do with the chants, will be allowed to play, the school says:

After consultation with the administration of Newton North High School, Catholic Memorial has decided that the varsity basketball team will take part in the MIAA Division 1 semifinal contest tonight out of respect for the players and coaches who would like to finish what they have worked so hard for.

School officials are holding a series of meetings with students today and plan a schoolwide assembly at the end of the day: