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Rejected twice to be head coach, Marshall High’s Jose Razo has his football team at 9-0

A former longtime Marshall assistant, he has led the Barristers to an unbeaten record in his second year as head coach.

By Eric Sondheimer · LA Times

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Head coach Jose Razo has led Marshall High football to a 9-0 record after being rejected twice for the job.
Razo served 18 years as an assistant coach at his alma mater before being promoted in 2025.
Marshall faces Eagle Rock and Razo's former coach Andy Moran on Friday with a chance to finish 10-0.

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After being rejected for the head coaching position in 2019 and 2022, Jose Razo was hired as Marshall High School's head football coach in 2025 and has led the Barristers to an undefeated 9-0 record. Razo had spent 18 years serving as an assistant coach at his alma mater before finally receiving the promotion.

Marshall faces Eagle Rock on Friday night with an opportunity to finish the regular season 10-0. Columnist Eric Sondheimer praises Razo for his loyalty and perseverance, while standout quarterback Nathaniel Cadet highlights Razo's role as an inspiring role model for the team.

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Rejected twice to be head coach, Marshall High’s Jose Razo has his football team at 9-0

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