CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville Academy has canceled its 2026-27 girls’ basketball season due to a lack of participation. The decision comes just months after the school hired Cleveland Bryant as its new girls’ basketball coach.
Bryant told ClarksvilleNow that he was only able to get four players to consistently attend practice.
“We had four players who were consistently coming to practice, but we could not get any more girls to join,” he said. “The administration decided to close it down for the year and we will try again next year.”
The Cougars football program faced similar issues throughout the fall season, finishing 0-10 while being forced to forfeit three games due to a lack of available players.
The Lady Cougars had a successful season last year, finishing 17-14 and winning a district tournament matchup against Goodpasture Christian.
While the boys basketball season is still scheduled to move forward, it will be at least another year before the Lady Cougars return to the court under Bryant.
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