Injuries and lack of depth have taken a toll on the Village Academy football program this season.
Village Academy (in orange), shown in a 2014 game against Glades Day, forfeited its final three football games this season because of injuries and lack of depth. (Post file photo)
Monday night, the school announced it will forfeit the Tigers’ final three regular-season games as a result.
Village Academy was scheduled to play a makeup game against Glades Day on Monday, followed by Fort Lauderdale-University on Friday, and Coconut Creek-North Broward Prep Nov. 3.
The Tigers also forfeited their Oct. 6 game against Hollywood-International School of Broward, but returned to the field the following week against Fort Pierce-John Carroll for what turned out to be their final game.
Village Academy finishes the season 0-9 under first-year coach Rod Huggins. The former FAU defensive back took over the program from longtime coach Don Hanna in February.
Hanna’s Tigers finished 3-8 last year in his final season, and advanced to the Class 2A regional semifinals.
Huggins will return next year, athletic director Christine Jiggins said Tuesday.
“Due to injuries and team depth, we need to be concerned for our remaining players’ safety and health,” Jiggins said. “Our football program will continue under Coach Rod Huggins’ leadership in the 2018-19 season.
“The accomplishments of this program as we rebuild is outstanding. We look forward to a bright future.”
