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