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    Western Carolina Catamounts
    Braeden Barger

    BraedenBarger

    Western Carolina Catamounts
    • Western Carolina Catamounts
    • #43
    • Linebacker
    • Class
      Freshman
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 104 kg
    • Birthplace
      Weddington, NC
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                        2025 Southern Standings

                        TeamCONFOVR
                        Mercer8-09-3
                        Western Carolina6-27-5
                        East Tennessee State5-37-5
                        Wofford5-36-6
                        Chattanooga4-45-7
                        Furman4-46-6
                        The Citadel3-54-8
                        Samford1-71-11
                        VMI0-81-11
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