Alex Nichols returns kickoff for TD

In one of the stranger games of the season, the Clark Cougar JV football whipped the John Jay Mustangs, 28-12.  The first half was relatively calm, as both teams turned the ball over, defense dominated and Jay was able to put together a drive ending in a TD with a failed extra point.  At the half, Jay led 6-0.

Then there was the second half.

Clark received the kickoff and returned it to midfield.  On the following play, Austin Wise pulled in a Sean Campbell pass and would rumble for a 30 yd. gain to the Jay 23.  Deandre Holmes would then find the end zone for the score and a Ty Williams PAT would give the Cougars a 7-6 lead early in the 3rd quarter.  On the next Jay possession, Renee Quintanilla would recover a fumble.  After three quarters, Clark would lead 7-6.

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Big and "bad"

While the names behind the line might be familiar, the names on the line might not be.  In this article, those Clark Cougar varsity football players get some of the recognition they deserve for the success of this year’s team.

Clark’s undefeated run through the first half of the regular season is catching the attention of local and state prognosticators and the result is a rise in the rankings. KSAT-TV’s “12’s Top 12” lists the Cougars as number one in their latest local high school football poll while the Express News has Clark at #2 behind Roosevelt. The popular website 5ATexasFootball.com has nudged Clark up to #22 in the state, but #1 in their Region 4 rankings. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football poll bumped the Cougars to #11 in the state, TheOldCoach.com lists Clark as #13  and MaxPreps.com’s computer modeled poll places Clark at #23. The Cougar’s spot in all of these state polls represents the highest ranking of any San Antonio area team.

Greg Castro and Glenn Bonner

With a 4-0 record, the Cougars made sure they were not one of the weekend upsets, blowing out the Marshall Rams in a 41-7 victory.  Both the offense and defense dominated early, allowing 2nd units for both to come in and see action with three minutes left in the first half.

Marshall received the opening kickoff and drove into Clark territory but Jacob Garcia made his second interception of the year to give the Cougars the ball on the Clark 18 early in the first quarter.  The Cougars would then drive the field, ending in a Ryan Jones 3 yd. rushing TD with 8:41 left in the 1st quarter.  It would be the first of two in the 1st quarter for Jones, as he ran again for a 7 yd. TD with 2:08 left in the quarter.

With the defense taking control of the Marshall offense, the Cougars would get the ball back and would score again early in the 2nd quarter, set up by a 20 yd. run by  Joey Cammer.  Hayden Greenbauer added another 28 yds. on the same drive to set up a 6 yd. TD by Greenbauer with 7:46 in the 2nd quarter.  On the following Marshall possession, Ryan Flournoy would get his 1st interception of the season along with a nice run after the catch.  Jones would be called on once again, this time for 26 yds. and a TD giving the Cougars a 27-0 lead in the 2nd quarter.  Andrew Mire picked off a Marshall pass in the end zone and Tevin Glasgow would add one more score before the half on a spectacular 63 yd. dash to the end zone, giving the Cougars a 34-0 lead at halftime.

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With the challenge of new schools, overcrowded districts and explosive growth all over the state of Texas, the UIL has released a study that would split football into two distinct divisions. In the proposal, which has not been adopted by the UIL, Clark would be in Division 1 District 15 with Jay, O’Connor, Southwest, Del Rio, Stevens, Taft and Warren.  The change would only affect football.

For more info, take a look at the UIL draft here.

On another muddy field, the Clark Sophomore team won a hard fought battle with the Southwest Dragons, slaying them with a 26-6 victory. Clark struck first with quarterback Nick Coons (#7) scoring on a short quarterback sneak and Alex Etheridge (#24) returning an interception for another score. After a Southwest score, the Clark defense took over with a swarming defense in the second half, including a goal line stance that resulted in an end zone fumble recovery for a touchback. The offensive line also took over with key blocks to allow two long TD runs by Etheridge to ice the game.

Overall, another great team effort. Next up is the Jay Mustangs.

-Steven Rodriguez

#21 Kweku Larbie runs for more

The Clark Cougar JV football team made lambs out of the Rams in football action.  Playing before fans at Farris Stadium, it started slow for the Cougars as they went three and out in their first possession.  The Rams then took over and drove to the Cougar 18 before the defense made a stand and stopped the Rams on downs.  It would be the Rams best last effort as the rest of the evening was all Cougars.  #46 Kenneth Harvey recovered a Marshall fumble with less than three minutes left in the 1st half.  A 19 yd Troy Ogletree pass to #83 Stephen Cram, followed by a 10 yd run by #40 Brian Socha set up the Cougars for a touchdown by Socha from 2 yds. just before the half .

In the third quarter, the Cougars would add six more with a 2 yd. rushing TD by #21 Kweku Larbie.  #41 Chris Miller also had a 41 yd. punt return in the 3rd to give the Cougars great field position.  #23 Deandre Holmes would score once more for Clark on a 25 yd. burst around the left side for the final TD, giving the Cougars the victory and a 4-1 record and a undefeated district record.  The final: Clark JV 18 – Marshall JV 0.

At Mike Robbins Field, the sophomores took on Southwest and dominated them, winning 26-6.  Congratulations, COOGS!

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Courtesy Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines’ Adam Saur (’05) has been selected as the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame – Colorado Chapter Player of the Week.  Saur, a 6’3″, 200-lb. senior wide receiver from Clark High School, was also selected as the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Offensive Player of the Week.  You can read more about this Oredigger  here. Congratulations to another Clark Cougar alum in the news!

#99 Greg Castro DE

Pat Turner of the Express News profiles Clark Cougar senior varsity football defensive end Greg Castro in this story.

"I don't think so..."

The Clark Cougars celebrated Homecoming with a solid team effort and a win over the Stevens Falcons at Gustafson Stadium. Running back Ryan Jones racked up 145 yards rushing and caught the eye of the TSRN radio crew who named him “Player of the Game”. Read all about our heroes in the Express News.

Clark remains undefeated at 4-0. Next up for the Cougars – the Marshall Rams. GO COOGS!

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