Compton, CA — After a three-week layoff, Antelope Valley College Football returned to action Saturday night, shutting out Compton College 34-0 at Tay Brown Stadium in Compton. With the win, the Marauders improve to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while AVC's defense posted its first shutout of the season. AVC wasted little time establishing control. Quarterback Josh Suarez connected with Andrew Garner on a 4-yard touchdown pass with 5:42 remaining in the opening quarter. Suarez then found Mataio Wilson for a 10-yard touchdown with three seconds remaining in the quarter to put the Marauders ahead 14-0. The Marauders added three more touchdowns in the second quarter to take a commanding 34-0 advantage. Tyshawn Flowers broke free for a 16-yard touchdown run, while Jason Nichols connected with Julius Sullivan for a 1-yard touchdown. Seconds later, the AVC defense and special teams produced another score when Colton Prosser recovered a Compton fumble and returned it 7 yards for a touchdown. Suarez completed 7-of-12 passes for 44 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Flowers added 22 rushing yards and a touchdown on just two carries. The Marauders finished with 191 yards of total offense, including 92 rushing yards and 99 passing yards. Wilson led the receiving corps with 2 catches for 15 yards and a touchdown, while Garner added his four-yard touchdown reception. Chris Conley provided AVC's longest reception of the night, hauling in a 36-yard pass. Defensively, the Marauders were dominant from start to finish. Luis Vega recorded 3 tackles, a sack, 2 tackles for loss and a forced fumble, while Jacob Fraser added 3 tackles, a sack, 1.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. M'khi Potts also recorded a sack and a tackle for loss. Lucas Bailey was perfect on four extra-point attempts and averaged over 58 yards on five kickoffs, helping the Marauders control field position throughout.\ UP NEXT: The Marauders will host Victor Valley on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6:00 PM. (per https://gomarauders.avc.edu/sports/fball/2026-27/releases/202610055cmm8x)