The Clark softball team blanked Stevens on Friday 7-0, but waited until the 5th inning to make it happen. Clark and Stevens were locked in a scoreless tie until the 5th when the Cougars bats woke up and 6 runs were scored. They added one more run in the 6th and held off Stevens throughout to get the win. Pitcher Henessey Soto picked up her 13th win of the season.

With two games remaining in the regular season Clark has secured a playoff spot. Holmes is up next on Tuesday at 7:00.

CONGRATULATIONS COUGARS!

Soto pitching and hitting

The Cougars softball team secured an 8-1 win over Warren on Tuesday. Clark spread its runs almost evenly through the game scoring in every inning except the 2nd. The Cougars had 14 hits to Warren’s 3. Henessey Soto was on the mound and gets her 12th win of the season. Soto is batting .542 on the season followed by Megan Martinez at .452 and Dani Nash at .442.

The Cougars are in 3rd place in District, but just a half game behind 2nd place Taft. Next up is Stevens on Friday at 7:00pm at Northside.

Clark Soccer '11

Dubbed the “Gucci Cup” by creative Cougar fans, the boys soccer showdown between Clark and Churchill  was a physical match decided by a sudden death shoot out. The Cougars struck early in the first half of regulation on a shot by Johnny Lawson and while Clark dominated the ball in the half, Churchill was able to get a long blast into the net before halftime. Those would be the only goals scored through regulation and the two 10-minute overtime periods. The resulting shoot out started well for Clark as they led 3-1, but at the end of the 5 man penalty kick rotation the teams were tied 3-3. The sudden death portion of the shoot out gave Churchill a 4-3 victory.

Clark, Texas showed up to support the team in large numbers and packed the stadium. It was a great season that ended too soon.  Congratulation to the seniors who took Clark soccer to new levels and good luck!

Express News article

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Jason Cervantes signs

Clark baseball shortstop Jason Cervantes has signed an NAIA Letter of Intent with Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. With his parents, Roger and Patricia, looking on Jason thanked his Clark teammates for their support. Jason was also considering offers from McMurray University, Cisco  College and Alvin Junior College, among others.

Jason is a second generation Clark Cougar. His father was a classmate of  Clark Baseball Coach Aldo Velazquez. Jason will study Kinesiology at Briar Cliff and play ball for Coach Boyd Pitkin.

Clark softball beat Brandeis 5-3 on Tuesday at Northside. The victory means Clark takes sole possession of 3rd place in district with an 8-3 record. Henessey Soto was on the mound for the Cougars and gets her 12th win of the season. The team had 8 hits during the game.

Up next for the Cougars is a game against Jay on Friday at 5:00.

Greene giant in goal

A spring version of the Gucci Bowl will play out on the Blossom Stadium pitch on Thursday at 7:00 when Clark meets Churchill in the Area soccer playoffs. Clark comes into the 2nd round match up with a 19-3-3 season record and a #2 area ranking. The Chargers are 15-6-2 on the season. They defeated Judson 2-1 in the first round after finishing in 2nd place in their district.

The defending Region IV finalists Cougars are led in the goal by senior keeper Gavin Greene and the Express News’ Pat Turner reports Greene has been waiting for his turn. Read more..

Come out on Thursday and support the Cougars. The game will be played on the Blossom East field where the bleachers are smaller and will fill up fast. Let’s make sure they’re not filled up by Churchill fans!

GO COOGS!

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An enthusiastic Clark crowd saw the boys soccer team use speed and skill to control their bi-district match up against South San on Monday, winning 4-1. Jair Rodriguez had two goals and Vinnie Guerrero and Oscar Barboza finished with one each. Three of the Clark goals came in the first 25 minutes of the game and the Bobcat’s lone goal was in the last minute.

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Clark Soccer: District Champions

The Clark boys soccer team kicks off the 2011 playoff season with a match against South San tonight at 7:30 at Farris. District Champions for the second year in a row, the Cougars are looking for a return trip to the Regional Tournament and a never before trip to the State tourney before it’s all over.

Come out and watch this talented team begin their run! GOOOOO  COOGARS!