Christian County coach Lopez to miss Friday game with Paducah Tilghman

Christian County High School will be without its head football coach for Friday's game with Paducah Tilghman.

According to a news release issued by Christian County Public Schools Monday. Dustin Lopen will not be on the sidelines for the game at the Stadium of Champions. 

Lopez was placed on administrative leave following a failure to meet the expectations of coaches in the Christian County system.

Lopez is in his first season as head coach at the new school after serving several years as a coach at the former Hopkinsville High School. 

Tigers assistant coach Chris Ezell, a former head coach at Yrigg County will serve as head coach this week.

Lopez is expected to return to his head coaching duties next week.