​Clarksville Academy football announced on Sept. 15 that it will be forfeiting its upcoming games against Friendship Christian on Sept. 18 and Montgomery Central on Sept. 25.It’s game against Friendship Christian is a Division II-A Middle Region matchup.These are the second and third games that Clarksville Academy (0-3) has forfeited this season, citing “ongoing student-athlete medical recoveries” in a press release sent to The Tennessean.”Student-athlete safety remains our absolute top priority,” Athletic Director Sean Wilson said in the release. “Given our current roster size and health limitations, taking the field over the next two weeks would compromise the well-being of our players. While we share in the disappointment this brings to our team and community, this brief pause provides our student-athletes the necessary time to heal properly while allowing new players to acclimate to the roster.”Clarksville Academy’s preseason rostered featured just 18 players. Its Week 1 opponent, Hunters Lane, forfeited due to low numbers. The Cougars instead faced Jo Byrns, losing 42-0.In Week 3, following a 44-0 loss to Fort Campbell, Clarksville Academy announced it was forfeiting its game at Grace Christian Academy due to student at due to player injuries, extreme heat, and limited player availability. It returned to play against Nashville Christian in Week 4, losing to the Eagles, 44-0. Despite three forfeitures, Wilson said that Clarksville Academy intends on completing the season, returning to play at home Oct. 2 against Ezell-Harding. The Cougars are still scheduled to face Donelson Christian (Oct. 8), Franklin Christian (Oct. 23) and Mount Juliet Christian (Oct. 30). All three are region games. Mount Juliet Christian has forfeited two games this season due to low numbers against Jo Byrns in Week 1 and Whites Creek in Week 3. Reach The Leaf-Chronicle’s high school writer, Jack Williams at jackwilliams@theleafchronicle.com and on the X platform @jackgwilliams. This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Clarksville Academy forfeits next 2 TSSAA football games. Here’s why