Football Preview: Compton Tarbabes vs. Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits
Compton has been away from home for two games now, but on Wednesday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits at 3:30 p.m.
Last Monday, Compton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 18-13 to Cabrillo.
Meanwhile, Long Beach Poly had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 14-7 win over Millikan on Monday. Given the Jackrabbits' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 71st, while the Rams are ranked 206th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Long Beach Poly found their leader in underclassman Kenzie Paimany, who threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Paimany also racked up 27 rushing yards, the mostshe's had in her last four games.
Long Beach Poly's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Aaya Mclyn led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by herself. Nefertiera Williams is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as she's now defended at least one in the last five games she's played.
Compton's defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Long Beach Poly, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
Compton was dealt a bruising 36-0 loss at the hands of Long Beach Poly in their previous meeting back in August. Will Compton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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