It took five sets but the Clark Cougar volleyball team fought their way to a fourth straight win, defeating Brandeis 3-2 in District 27-5A play.  The Cougars started strong with a decisive first set win (25-16) against the Broncos, but dropped a close 2nd set (27-29)followed by 9 point loss in the third set.  The Cougars, however, fought back dominating set four for the biggest point differential (25-14) and then winning again in set five 15-11.

The Cougars are now 3-1 in district play and one win shy of an overall .500 season.  GREAT JOB, COOGS

MacTough a true student athlete

Congratulations to Harry MacTough, a Clark Cross Country senior, on being named the Scholar Athlete of the Week on Thursday Night Lights broadcast.  Harry has a 104 grade point average, is the senior representative on the Clark Interact club, captain on the Science Bowl team and is ranked #1 in the Class of 2013.  Also an Eagle Scout, Harry represents Clark well on the course and in the classroom.  The award makes him eligible for a $5000 scholarship to be given at the end of the year.

Great job, Harry!

Valle rushes for a 1st down

Under the bright lights of a television broadcast, the Clark Cougar varsity football team lost to the Alamo Heights Mules, 28-10.

1st Quarter

The Cougars looked strong, beginning with Cristian Arellano’s opening kickoff return to midfield.  The Cougars then marched down to the redzone but could not convert a 4th and 1 on the one yard line.  On the next possession, the defense attacked as Sam Carter caused and recovered a fumble. The Mules, however, made up for their mistake on their next possession scoring, making it Mules 7, Cougars 0 with :58 to go until the 2nd qtr.

2nd Quarter

Using classic Clark ball control, mostly through the rushing of Brandon Valle, the Cougars took the kickoff and ran a 19 play drive, ending in a 6 yd. touchdown pass from Chase Jones to R’Mani Bettis.  With 5:32 left before halftime, the score was tied.  Following a Heights possession, the Cougars responded with a score.  With no timeouts left and the clock ticking down, Nick Gonsalves executed a perfect “fire drill” field goal attempt of 24 yds. as the buzzer sounded.  Going into the locker rooms at the half, Clark led 10 to 7.

3rd Qtr.

Alamo Heights passed. AH 21-Clark 10

4th Qtr.

Final Score: AH 28 – Cougars 10

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• Express News article/photos
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The Clark Cougar varsity football squad goes for its first win of the season tonight under the bright lights of TV.  Clark will be on KMYS-TV CW35 in San Antonio and can also be viewed online.  The Cougars take on Alamo Heights, who lost to O’Connor last week.  The Cougars are favorites to win tonight.  ClarkCougarSports.com will be providing live updates on Twitter.

The action starts at 7:00pm at Farris Stadium.  Also today, Clark Tennis plays Holmes in a district meet at the NISD Complex beginning at 4:30pm.

Eat ’em up, Coogs!

Congratulations to defensive lineman Sidney Wegert, who received “Big Hit of the Week” honors from the Clark, Texas Football Club.  His key sack during the game stopped a Churchill drive to the endzone.  Each week the group of former players votes on the award and has been doing so for a number of years.

Sidney will be teeing it up again this week vs. Alamo Heights.

2012 Volleyball poses with D. Hooker

The Southwest Dragons grabbed the spotlight early, retiring Olympic medalist and Southwest alum Destinee Hooker’s jersey but it was the Clark Cougar volleyball team who shined afterwards, defeating the Dragons 3-1.  The Cougars improve their record to 11-13 before starting the district stretch, beginning with Brandeis on Friday.

Good job, ladies!

Congratulations to QB Chase Jones and WR Presley Miller on being named to the Express News’ Top Performers for their efforts in this year’s Gucci Bowl.  Read more about their accomplishments here.

Each week during the football season, Clark Cougar football coaches review game film, stats and the week’s practices and award “Most Valuable Player” honors to their athletes.  Thanks to AD/HC Steven McGhee, CCS will be sharing those awards with you.  Here are this week’s winner’s from the Churchill game:

Valle on the run – Lorenz photo

Cougars shine at Smithson Valley

The Clark Cougar volleyball team wrapped up a weekend at the Smithson Valley tournament on a positive note.  Playing seven matches in two days, the Cougars won four with wins over Uvalde, Medina Valley, Antonian and San Angelo Central.  The action starts again on Tuesday vs. Southwest and then a district showdown against Brandeis on Friday.  You can see their record here.

Good hustle, Coogs!

Courtesy Steve Lorenz

It’s a phrase that sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard.  It also is the only phrase to accurately describe the effort and outcome of a game where fans can feel good about what’s ahead for this year’s Clark Cougar varsity squad.  Despite their “48 minutes to play, a lifetime to remember” attitude , Clark fell short to Churchill  in the 2012 Gucci Bowl, 29-36.

A strong start by the Cougars showed why this season has playoff potential.

1st Qtr.

The Cougars took the opening kickoff and the o-line started blowing holes open.  Brandon Valle scored on a 23 yd. rushing TD down the left side with 1:41 burned off the clock.  The opening drive of 5 plays and 76 yds gave Clark a 6-0 lead. Churchill then scored making it 6-7.  On their 2nd possession, Presley Miller had a reception for 35 yds. and Brandon Valle once again bolted for 24 yds. for his 2nd TD of the night.  The Cougars led 12-7.  Churchill took the lead with another TD making it 12-14 and a bad snap on a Clark punt for a safety made it 12-16 at the end of the 1st. (continue reading…)