CHARLOTTE — Johnson C. Smith University is heading back to the CIAA Football Championship Game with a chance to repeat as champions.
Fans gathered Thursday afternoon to send off the Golden Bulls as they traveled to Durham for their matchup against the Virginia Union University Panthers.
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Head Coach Flowers said he’s proud of what his team has accomplished, but knows there’s still work to do.
“This is so gratifying. We have to finish the deal. But to get to this point knowing all our goals are right in front of us, it just feels great,” Flowers said.
The championship game is Saturday at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.