Compton is 2-8 against Woodrow Wilson since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Tarbabes will face off against the Bruins at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Compton will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points last Friday, then bounced right back against Cabrillo on Friday. The Tarbabes were the clear victors by a 48-27 margin over the Jaguars. The win was some much needed relief for the Tarbabes as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Trevon Fair and Micah Hawkins. Fair rushed for 198 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries while Hawkins rushed for 117 yards and a pair of scores on only ten carries.
Compton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Compton, racking up 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Hawkins, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Woodrow Wilson hadn't done well against Millikan recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bruins blew past the Rams 30-7. The game was the first time the Bruins have beaten the Rams on their field since October 21, 2016.
Compton better keep an eye on Jemel Grigsby. He was instrumental in Woodrow Wilson's win, rushing for 120 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. Grigsby also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making eight total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Kyle Harris did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 104 receiving yards.
Woodrow Wilson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Thomas Jones and Grigsby.
Woodrow Wilson's record now sits at 4-1. As for Compton, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Compton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 213.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Woodrow Wilson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 191 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Compton was taken down by Woodrow Wilson 49-0 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Tarbabes, Deuce Weston (who rushed for 121 yards and two scores on only six carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
