Congratulations to several Clark Cougars as the spring edition of the Express News all city awards were announced. Seniors Elhad Emerllahu and Jason Brickman made the Express News Super Team in basketball.  Junior Johnny Lawson made the Express News Super Team for soccer as did Gabrielle Santorio.  Several athletes also made all area teams and all district teams.  All can be found at mysanantonio.com.

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District Track Meet, Gus Stadium, April 15-16:  Day 1 Results.  Rain forced some adjustments to the schedule and JV meet will not take place until next Wednesday.  Clark Varsity qualified many for Friday’s finals, which have been moved up to 1pm.  Field events delayed one day – will start at 9am on Friday.  Our first two  moving on to regionals in early May are David Scorceletti and Glynnis Meade in the 3200m, both setting personal records.  Full results after tomorrow.  Go Cougars!

The Clark boys golf team will be sending several golfers on to the regional tournament April 21-22. Sophomore Tyler Bercher qualified for regional with his second place showing in the District 28-5A tourney. Joining him will be the Clark “White”  team consisting of Seniors Sean Suputra, Kody Zurek and Bradyn Lipps, Junior Andrew Gold, and Sophomore J.T. Caldarola which also placed second at district.  The regional tournament will be held at Palmview Golf Course in McAllen.                                                  

The girls team will also be sending one member on to regionals. Junior Samantha Whitmore placed second at district qualifying her to advance. The tournament will be held April 19-20 at Los Lagos Golf Course in Edinburg.

Other members of the 2009-2010 Clark Cougar golf team are:                                                                                                                       Morgan Glenny (Senior), Morgan Burger (Junior), Grace Diana (Sophomore), Kristen Dunn (Sophomore), Victoria Ortiz (Junior),  Michelle Tucker (Freshman).

Jaye Washington (Senior), David Rojas (Junior), Jeremy Gordon (Freshman),  Austin Wise (Junior), Chase Kellam (Freshman), Ryan Thimmons (Freshman), Avery Ayers (Freshman)

Coach Eddie Burkett added that the entire team worked extremely hard, played well and kept up their grades and he is very proud of all of them.

The 8th ranked Clark softball team went into the 6th inning on Tuesday night tied 1-1 with Warren. That’s when the Warriors got the one run they needed to win the game. The loss brings the Cougar’s district record to 10-4 and they remain in 3rd place with two district games remaining. Before playing those last regular season games though they will take on the New Braunfels Unicorns on Friday in New Braunfels.

Meanwhile, the Clark baseball team had its own close game Tuesday. The Cougars were tied 1-1 with O’Connor and it was not until the 9th inning that the Panthers got their second run and the win. Clark remains in 3rd place in the district standings and plays Warren at 7:30 on Friday.

Shantel gets some air

The last track meet before District, held at Judson on Thursday, April 8th, resulted in several season best (SB) performances.  For the Girls, Luisa Garza was 3rd in the 100m dash (12:53 – SB), Glynnis Meade 2nd in the 3200m (12:12.6), and Shantel Swift was 2nd in the Long Jump (17′ 4″) and the Triple Jump (36′ 9″ – SB).  The Girls 4x100m Relay team topped the field in 48.2, and the 4x400m Relay team was 6th in 4:07 (SB).

Both the girls and boys water polo teams advanced to the TISCA Region-II Water Polo Tournament following this weekend’s final “regular season” tournament.  The top eight teams from the area move on and the Clark girls are ranked #3 and the boys are ranked #2.

This weekend, the girls defeated Marshall (13-3) but lost a close one to O’Connor (6-7).  The boys sunk Brandeis (7-4), Stevens (10-4) and Marshall (16-4).

Way to go COOGS!

Clark baseball tightened its hold on third place and a playoff spot in 28-5A with a 12-2 win over Jay. Pitcher Vincent Salazar gets the win for the Cougars. Braden Mattson and Jimmy Wells both contributed homeruns and Clark had 14 hits overall.

The Cougars take on O’Connor at 4:45 Tuesday.

The Clark softball team struck in the last two innings of their game against O’Connor to take a 4-0 win. The Cougars continue their strong season with a solid 10-3 district record and a 15-8 season record. Pitcher Henessey Soto gets the latest win.

Next up is Warren on Tuesday at 7:00. Only three district games remain in the season.

GO COOGS!

From the court to showtime!

Catch Clark Cougar Elhad Emerllahu and Coach Steve Sylestine on Great Day SA tomorrow morning at 9am on KENS-TV.  Local high school sports expert Jay Tope of SASports.com will be talking to them about this past season and what’s ahead.

9am – KENS 5 TV Tuesday morning!  Positive coverage from a great voice for local high schools and athletes.  Thanks, Jay! and GO COOGS!