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High school basketball coach fired for impersonating 13-year-old at tournament

The match became a new virus on the Internet due to the participation of the coach of one of the teams, who usurped the identity of his pupil. | Fountain: NFHS/10 wavy

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Controversy erupted in children’s basketball USA and it didn’t take long to go viral Internet because of how crazy it seems. Arlisha Boykinsteam coach Churchland High SP, was fired from her position after it was revealed that she participated in one of the team’s matches, posing as a 13-year-old player. Together with her, the head coaches of the youth and university teams of the organization were fired.

According to local media reports, WAVE TV 10A 22-year-old woman decided to impersonate one of the players who were absent from the match between Churchland High SP And JV on Nansemonde Riverwhich took place in Portsmouth, Virginia. Boykins chose to wear the shirt of one of his students, despite the obvious difference between her and a child under 13.

The scandal that rocked American basketball

During a meeting between Churchland High SP And JV on Nansemonde River, Boykins wore the number 1 jersey to take on the 14- and 15-year-olds on the field. As can be seen from the footage taken during the match, the coach stood out from the rest of the players with his height and technique, clearly superior to the rest.

Boykins He showed off his basketball skills without hesitation, despite trying to fool those in attendance with a string of blocks and outstanding play that earned the team he led several points. In addition, he was seen taking several free throws and even giving instructions to his teammates, who were actually his students.

The result of the match was a difference of two points and the victory was for Churchland High SP with a score of 47:45. However, having learned about the participation of the coach, the victory is now counted as a loss due to withdrawal.

The scam cost him his job

After the match, it was revealed that the player’s name and identity had been usurped by the coach, as she and her family were out of town at the time and did not give permission. This event cost him his job. Arlisha Boykins and head coaches of other teams. “Coaches are always preaching honesty to kids and stuff like that, so I was surprised.”said the father of the minor whose identity was given away.

Subsequently, it also emerged that the minor would no longer attend Churchland High School and he hopes that the directors of the institution will bring him a personal apology for what happened, which has not yet been received. In addition, the team Churchland he completely abandoned the championship after the scandal.

“Administration of Churchland held a parent meeting with youth and student teams. During the meeting, the players of both teams said they did not want to continue this season. The rest of the opponents and team officials have been notified.”the agency said in a statement.

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