The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins.
The Compton football team is chasing history.
However, the Tarbabes know how close they get to rewriting the record books will be up to them as they prepare for their CIF-SS Division 9 quarterfinal contest against San Marino on Friday.
After a 30-13 win over Ramona last week, the Tarbabes have won 10 games in a season for the first time this century and it came with some roster shuffling as Compton was without a few key starters on their offensive line and a midgame quarterback change that saw freshman Nate Ramirez get meaningful playing time for the first time.
Ramirez responded by throwing for over 100 yards and scored two touchdowns, while senior running back Edward Rivera continued his prolific 2026 with two touchdowns and 166 total yards and has become the catalyst for the Compton offense.
With rain in the forecast, the contest could come down to ball security and whether San Marino can contain Rivera.
San Marino is the second-place finisher out of the Boulder League and enters the game with a balanced offensive attack that features multiple playmakers capable of producing big plays. The Titans are 10-1 and are coming off a 37-27 victory over Colton where San Marino held off a late-game surge.
Senior running back Nathan Nielson headlines the Titans’ ground game, averaging 64.9 rushing yards per game while leading the team with 12 total touchdowns, including 11 on the ground. Senior quarterback Parker Wilson provides another dimension, averaging 42.6 rushing yards per game while throwing a team-high 17 touchdown passes.
Through the air, senior wide receiver Chase Mena is Wilson’s primary target. Mena leads San Marino with 54.6 receiving yards per game and seven receiving touchdowns. Junior Marco Prassas and senior Alex Mavridis give the Titans additional options in the passing game, averaging 28 and 25 receiving yards per game, respectively.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
