Despite the terrible heat and lack of shade, Clark runners put out great hustle and solid effort at Saturday’s Boerne Champion cross country meet. The palpable excitement overcame first meet jitters as the runners talked and relaxed on the early morning bus ride, and carried everyone through, turning out great times.

Clark varsity tennis had their best finish ever in the NISD Gold tournament, capturing fourth place at Northside Tennis Center today. The Coogs lost to New Braunfels in the morning, then lost a close one to Houston’s Seven Lakes in the race for third place.

Next up: the NISD Silver Tourney to be held August 29th and 30th.

Varsity tennis racked up two victories in the first day of the NISD Gold Tournament, defeating SA’s Churchill and Houston’s Cypress Ranch.  The tournament continues tomorrow at the Northside Tennis Complex as Clark meets one of its most formidable foes, perennial state champion New Braunfels.

Go Cougars!

In a five game match, the final game a 16-14 nail biter, the Cougars beat last year’s state contender Churchill Chargers.

Way to go Cougars!

The Express News recognizes Clark senior Madison Woods in its Class 6A Scouting Report today.

Go Cougar volleyball!

Football and track coach Bobby Allen has been chosen to be an extra in the film “My All American,” which is being shot largely here in San Antonio. The film is about the too short life of Freddie Steinmark, who was diagnosed with bone cancer six days after helping the Texas Longhorns beat the Arkansas Razorbacks in 1969 when the two teams were ranked number one and number two respectively.  Coach Allen will play an Arkansas coach in the picture.

Clark alum hoopster Jason Brickman is featured in the E-N sports section today.

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Highlights from the article include his being number four in NCAA DI career assists after his four years playing at LIU Brooklyn and his recent signing with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Professional Basketball League.

Congrats Jason!

Junior softball player Raynelle Nash was named to the Express News’ 5A Team on Sunday. Congrats to Raynelle!

Rudy Bonilla signed to play tennis for Laredo Community College next year.

Congrats and good luck!

Friday’s Student/Faculty Tennis Tournament revealed some secret tennis talent on the Clark teaching staff. A good time was had by all on a scorchingly hot afternoon.