A heady congratulations to the Clark Cougar varsity fall sports athletes who hit the books hard this past season.  Here is a list of the NISD All Academic Team athletes from Clark:

In addition to district honors, several Cougars were recognized on the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All State Teams. Achieving 1st Team honors for football: Mitchell Rummel and Logan Hanna. Second team honors went to Alex Hunter, Brian Socha, Dusty Wright and Ty Williams. Honorable mention went to Sean Campbell, Ryan Cover, Troy Ogletree, Blake DeHart and Manny Menezes. And in Cross Country Honorable Mention Academic All State honors went to Shantel Swift.

Courtesy Bill Jones

Congratulations to Cross Country junior runner Austin Wells.  Representing Clark at the Region IV meet, he placed 3rd.  As a result, he will advance to the state meet to be held next week in Round Rock.

Way to go AUSTIN!

#46 Evan Meyer

In the last thirty years of Clark football, since 1981, the Cougars have only missed the playoffs for two consecutive years once – 1999 and 2000. Unfortunately, history may repeat itself as Clark lost to the O’Connor Panthers 31-8 in a season-ending shocker. The Cougars must now hope for a Taft victory over Stevens to claim the final playoff position.

To the players and especially the seniors, thanks for your hard work and dedication to Clark.  You’ve given us some great memories and you’ll certainly be missed.  We’re very proud of you.  Although it may not feel like it now, don’t ever forget; “…it’s a good day to be a Clark Cougar…”

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Here’s a look at those responsible for the 2011 Clark Cougar varsity football players.  You can also see the cheer and dance moms and dads and friends performing (links below).  This event was held at the 2011 Black Out pep rally held each year before the cat fight with O’Connor.

Cheer Parents’ Video

Dance Moms’ Video

Cougars ready to roar!

The Express News game of the Week is the Clark Cougar/O’Connor Panther cat fight that takes place this Friday.  What’s at stake? – the final playoff position for District 27-5A.  You can read what the experts think here.

Thanks, seniors.

The Clark Cougars varsity volleyball team bowed out of the playoffs wth a tough match against defending regional champion CC King in first round action.  The Cougars finished the season at 24-15, an improvement from last season with plenty to build on.

You can read more about the final game here.  Thanks for a great season, ladies!

LB Magaro steals treat from puppies

The Clark Cougars varsity football team showed the Holmes Huskies the district dog house, winning 24-7 in an important victory.  In jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the second year in a row, the Cougars are now one win away from post season play with a final game against the O’Connor Panthers.

Josh Kern once again took charge and used both his feet and arm in leading the Cougar offense.  Kweku Larbie went over 1000 rushing yds. for the season and had two TDs, Brandon Yates had a great reception and an even better punt return setting up the first score for Clark and Ty Williams added a 30 yd. field goal in the 4th to make it a two possession game for the Huskies.

The defense played strong with big efforts from Colton Magaro, Nate Barrientez, Ryan Rogers, Tri-Rice (note to announcers – that’s “Tri-Reese”) Van Buren, Jeremy Sanchez, Logan Hanna and a spectacular interception from Chris Miller that sealed the puppies fate.

Currently in a three way tie for the 4th playoff position with O’Connor and Stevens, the Cougars can take care of business and control their playoff path with a victory in next week’s game.

GREAT GAME COUGARS!

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The Clark Cougar varsity Cross Country competed in the 27-5A district meet. Shantel Swift finished 7^th for the girls, and Austin Wells finished 2^nd for the boys. They will advance to the Regional meet to be held next Saturday at the National Shooting Complex near Taft High School.

Congratulations to these two Cougars and Coach Anne Ager and the entire Cross Country team on a very successful season!

Cougars are "Swift and Well(s)" at district meet

The various scenarios for rounding out the rest of the 27-5A football playoff picture have been outlined in Thursday’s Express News. With two games left Clark is definitely in with two wins, but may only need one.  The challenge starts with Holmes on Friday at Gustafson Stadium and concludes with O’Connor November 4th in the annual Black Out game at Farris.

For Clark volleyball the playoffs begin on November 1st in Floresville with a game against Corpus Christi King.

Get out and support your Cougars!!!

Marcella Arellano

Clark volleyball’s senior outside hitter Marcella Arellano was recognized by the Express News with a “Game Ball” for her outstanding play in the Cougars come from behind victory against Holmes last week. Arellano had 19 kills, 34 digs and three aces in the match which Clark won in 5 games.

Clark has secured a spot in the volleyball playoffs for the 27th consecutive year.

The regular season ends tonight against O’Connor at 7:00 at Paul Taylor. Show up and support your Cougars! Playoffs begin next week.

GO COOGS!!!