The Liberal Arts and Science Academy, known as LASA, has officially forfeited the final three games of its current high school football season. School officials confirmed the decision on Tuesday, citing a critical lack of available student-athletes to safely field a competitive team for the remainder of the schedule.
Administrators expressed significant regret regarding the abrupt conclusion of the season. In a statement addressing the community, the school leadership noted, “I feel horrible:” regarding the necessity of this difficult choice. The decision was made primarily out of concern for the safety and well-being of the remaining team members.
Low participation numbers have plagued the program throughout the fall, making it increasingly difficult for the coaching staff to conduct full-contact practices or rotate players during games. Despite efforts to recruit additional students to the roster, the school determined that continuing the season posed an unacceptable risk of injury to the student-athletes currently on the team.
The forfeitures will impact upcoming matchups that were originally scheduled for the final weeks of the regular season. Opposing schools have been notified of the cancellations, and the district is now working to adjust administrative logistics. The athletic department has not yet released a detailed plan for how the program will address these roster challenges during the upcoming offseason.
While the football season has ended prematurely, LASA officials emphasized that other extracurricular activities and academic programs remain unaffected. The school plans to evaluate the long-term viability of the football program in the coming months, focusing on student recruitment and safety protocols to ensure that future seasons can be completed in their entirety. For now, the focus shifts to supporting the current players who will no longer be competing this year.