University High lacrosse faces sanctions after forfeiting semifinal to attend prom
City Section Commissioner Vicky Lagos said the match time could not be changed and now University is facing a $100 fine and a ban from next years playoffs under City Section rules.
Lagos said the school has not responded to phone calls from her. The school has not responded to an email from The Times. A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Unified School District indicated on Monday they are working on a response.
The lacrosse finals will be played at El Camino Real, with the boys and girls finals matching El Camino Real against Palisades.
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