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Football Hosts Chowan in Conference Carolina's Debut this Weekend

ROME, Ga.- The Shorter football program will officially begin play in the Conference of the Carolina's this Saturday as they host Chowan. 

Game Info: Shorter vs. Chowan
Saturday, September 27 | 12:00 PM
Rome, Ga. | Barron Stadium
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Shorter Notes
  • The Hawks ended non-conference play with their first victory of the season in a 57-20 thrashing of Virginia-Lynchburg. 
  • Charles Alia was named Offensive Player of the Week for the conference after rushing for 120 yards on nine carries and recording a touchdown. 
  • Mikey Matos Jr. and John Hughes have made their presence felt defensively, as Matos ranks first in TFL's and Hughes in sacks for the conference. 
Chowan Notes
  • Chowan is coming off a tough 56-3 loss to Valdosta State last week. 
  • The Hawks are looking to find their rhythm with conference play on the horizon. 
  • Head coach Paul Johnson enters his third season with Chowan, and is looking to elevate them in the 2025 season. 
Series History
  • The all-time series is even at one, with Chowan narrowly defeating Shorter in last season's match-up 31-27. 

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Players Mentioned

Charles  Alia

#16 Charles Alia

RB
5' 10"
Sophomore
Mikey  Matos

#24 Mikey Matos

DE
6' 4"
Freshman
John Hughes

#52 John Hughes

DE
6' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Charles  Alia

#16 Charles Alia

5' 10"
Sophomore
RB
Mikey  Matos

#24 Mikey Matos

6' 4"
Freshman
DE
John Hughes

#52 John Hughes

6' 3"
Junior
DE