Football: Garfield has a promising running back

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A year ago, Jonathon Lopez was a sophomore with lots of promise at running back for Los Angeles Garfield. But he suffered a high ankle sprain, then became academically ineligible.

Last week, Lopez finally showed what he can do, rushing for 112 yards in 18 carries in the Bulldogs’ 25-24 victory over Lake Balboa Birmingham.

‘He’s a special player,’ Coach Lorenzo Hernandez said.

Next up for Garfield is Santa Fe Springs St. Paul.

-- Eric Sondheimer