A virginia high school The basketball coach was fired after allegedly impersonating a 13-year-old player and competing as her during a game earlier this month, according to multiple reports.
The Portsmouth Public Schools district is reportedly investigating the incident after Arlisha Boykins, 22, a former basketball assistant coach on the Churchland High School junior varsity women’s basketball team, posed as one of the players during a game on January 21, according to WAVY.
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Parents of the student Boykins dressed as told the outlet that their daughter was out of town for another basketball tournament when the Churchland Truckers were due to play at Nansemond River High School.
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“Coaches always preach to kids about integrity and that kind of thing, so I was surprised,” said one parent.
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Portsmouth Public Schools did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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A public information officer told USA Today that after an investigation, both the varsity and junior varsity teams decided to shorten their seasons.
According to the official, Boykins no longer works for Portsmouth Public Schools.
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The player’s parents also told WAVY that their daughter will not be attending Churchland next year and also seeks an apology from the district.
