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Meet Cory Shorts: High School Football Star Eyeing College Success

September 2, 2025
Cory Shorts recorded 76 tackles and 13 sacks while helping Blue Ridge High School win a state championship.

Cory Shorts helped Blue Ridge High School in Virginia complete an undefeated season and win a state championship. Playing both linebacker and safety, he finished with 76 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.

Several Division II and FCS programs have reached out. Shorts enters his senior season looking to build on that championship foundation and earn a college opportunity.