High school basketball coach fired after wild impersonation attempt

A highschool basketball coach in Virginia has been fired after impersonating a 13-year-old participant in a sport.

Arlisha Boykins, a 22-year-old assistant coach on the Churchland junior varsity ladies basketball group in Portsmouth, suited up for the Truckers whereas a teenage student-athlete was out of city at a membership basketball match, mother and father of the woman instructed WAVY TV 10.

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In video footage from the Jan. 21 sport, which occurred in Suffolk towards Nansemond River, Boykins might be seen sporting a black No. 1 jersey for Churchland whereas enjoying within the contest.

Boykins, who was going up towards 14-and-15-year-old ladies, recorded a block and drove to the basket for a layup in highlights obtained by WAVY. She was additionally seen interacting with the group, taking pictures free throws and at one level, dove into the stands for a unfastened ball.

In addition to Boykins, the Truckers’ junior varsity head coach and the top coach of the varsity group had been fired — with sources telling the outlet that the varsity coach was “encouraging the behaviour” through the sport.

“Coaches always preach to the kids about integrity and those types of things, so I was just shocked,” the daddy of the 13-year-old mentioned.

The woman’s household instructed WAVY their daughter is not serious about attending Churchland High School subsequent yr and can pursue one other college. The household can also be searching for a private apology from Churchland college officers.

The Churchland junior varsity gamers and fogeys selected to forgo the rest of the season and never play any extra video games.

The college is at present investigating the incident.