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31 Jan 2023


A ball lies on the court during a college basketball game. 

A ball lies on the court during a college basketball game.  (Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

The parents of the student Boykins suited up for told the outlet that their daughter was out of town for another basketball tournament when the Churchland Truckers were due to play Nansemond River High School. 

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"Coaches always preach to the kids about integrity and those types of things, so I was just shocked," one of the parents said. 

View of basketball under basket. 

View of basketball under basket.  (Anthony Neste/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

The Portsmouth Public Schools did not immediately return Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

A public information officer told USA Today that following an investigation, both the varsity and junior varsity teams decided to cut their seasons short.

According to the official, Boykins no longer works for Portsmouth Public Schools. 

Classic Basketball on Wooden Court Floor Close Up with Blurred Arena in Background. Orange Ball on a Hardwood Basketball Court

Classic Basketball on Wooden Court Floor Close Up with Blurred Arena in Background. Orange Ball on a Hardwood Basketball Court

The parents of the player also told WAVY that their daughter will not attend Churchland next year and is also looking for the district to apologize.

Paulina Dedaj is a Sports Reporter for Fox News Digital.