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Football: Eagle Rock forfeits game following alleged attack

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 
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According to CIF City Section Commissioner Barbara Fiege, Eagle Rock has forfeited its game against Belmont due to an incident involving Eagle Rock coach Johnny Lopez.

Lopez was allegedly attacked at practice on Thursday by a former player and had to spend time in the hospital.

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Lopez was hired in March following the firing of former coach Jerry Chou by Eagle Rock Principal Salvador Velsaco. Chou’s dismissal prompted protests from players and students.

-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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