I think the argument is why punish the entire team for the actions of 1 or 2. It would be one thing if it was a melee that involved everyone. Why not remove the 3 who fought and let the others play. At the same time the message needs to be clear that fighting won't be tolerated so there are two sides to the story. I can honestly see both sides of the situation here, but it is what it is. And I don't think anyone is feeling for the kids who were fighting and got ejected. The sympathy is for the players who didn't do anything and they're being punished. This is why kids with a short fuse that I detect could end up doing this are dismissed from the program. It's too much of a liability otherwise.

Altercation during game leads to playoff ban for Mountain Island Charter School�s varsity football team

https://www.wbtv.com/2021/11/03/mountain-island-charter-schools-varsity-football-team-wont-be-going-playoffs-after-altercation/

So if you read the article and see the video, why do people think would think these kids were wronged?

The same rule applies in Wrestling in NC.