GAME 9

Shorter (2-6, 1-3 CC) vs. Barton (1-7, 0-4 CC)

Date: Saturday, Oct. 28 

Time: 12 p.m. ET

Location: Barron Stadium (Rome, Ga.)

Watch: Conference Carolinas Digital Network


NOTES

• Shorter returns to Rome after being on the road the past two weeks. 
• The Hawks fought hard last time out, coming up short against #13 Valdosta State in a 41-31 final. 
• Kyree Jenkins had a breakout performance, hauling in three catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns. 
• Shorter's defense has been superior in the air, ranking second in all of Division II, allowing just 123.2 passing yards per game. 
• The Hawks also rank second in defensive touchdowns in Division II, recording four touchdowns, which were all fumble recoveries. 

SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS

• Barton has struggled in 2026, entering Saturday at 1-7 overall and 0-4 in conference play. 
• The Bulldogs fell to North Greenville this past weekend in a 33-7 loss. 
• Barton enters the weekend posting just 9.13 points per game, looking to generate a spark. 

SERIES HISTORY

• In their first meeting last season, the Hawks cruised to a 33-7 win over the Bulldogs. 

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