A high school football coach in Tennessee was removed from a game after school officials received a complaint that he was praying with students.

Trey Campbell — an assistant coach and school resource officer at Northwest High School in Clarksville — was asked to leave during halftime on Friday (Sept. 5).

Officials said he crossed a line by praying with students on the sidelines.

Asked to Leave During Halftime

According to Clarksville Now and NBC affiliate WSMV , school officials received a complaint that Campbell was “proselytizing” during the event.

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Witnesses reported seeing him holding a Bible, quoting scripture, and leading prayers with players and students throughout the game.

In a statement, t

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