The Clark Cougar volleyball team, fresh off their victory over Churchill, sent another NEISD team to the loss column with a 25-21 25-23 25-21 shutout of the MacArthur Brahmas.  Marcella Arellano had 12 kills and 15 digs, Abby Glosup posted 27 assists and Jenn Garrett had 4 blocked shots in the victory.

Next in their sights are the teams participating on the NISD tournament this weekend.

Good luck, ladies.

Clark trainer Paul “Doc” Rost and his team are ready for new UIL rules concerning concussions and playing time. KENS 5 reporter Wendy Rigby talked with Doc in this video about the changes.

Clark Volleyball

It’s been 7 years since Clark volleyball opened the season with a victory over Churchill, but on Monday night the 2011 Cougars made it happen by a score of 3-1. After dropping the first game 17-25, Clark took the next three 27-25, 25-17 and 25-16. The Cougars looking stronger and more confident with each game. Details in the Express News volleyball coverage.

The game marked the 100th victory for Coach Kristen Daniell and her first against Churchill, her alma mater.

Clark last beat Churchill in 2004, the season after Clark’s 2003 State Championship.

WAY TO GO COOGS!!!

Clark Cougar senior quarterback  Josh Kern speaks about the upcoming football season and his future as an Arizona Wildcat.

Wells wins GOLD!

Clark Cougar Austin Wells outran the competition at the 2011 AAU Junior Olympics in New Orleans on August 6th finishing the 3000 meter run with a time of 9:14.23 and winning the gold medal. Wells, who runs cross country and track for Clark, was competing against 64 athletes from across the US, Puerto Rico, the UK and Korea.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             He placed 1st in the AAU Area 14 District Qualifier in Round Rock, TX and 1st in the National Qualifier in Converse,TX to qualify to go to the National Championship event.

CONGRATULATIONS AUSTIN!

Jenn Garrett

The Clark Cougar volleyball team begins the 2011-2012 varsity season with a match against Churchill tomorrow night.

Seniors Marcella Arellano and Jenn Garrett, named to the Express News Players to Watch list, lead a talented team this season.

Cougar fans can show up at Blossom at 7:00 to cheer them on against the Chargers in the traditional season opening match.

Go Coogs!

The 2011-2012 athletic season begins in earnest as volleyball two-a-days begin today at Clark. In 7 days, Clark volleyball will take on Churchill in the first match of the season and football practice will also begin.

Also, season tickets for football go on sale on August 8th at Clark.

Get out and cheer for your Cougars!

Try Outs!

Clark Cougar Swim Team tryouts  for the 2011- 2012  squad  are  August 8 – 12:

Monday  –  Friday   at Colonies House Pool
3511 Colony Drive,       78230

7:30 am  start    for approximately 1  hour to  90 min  each day.
A  test set  and  a  100   sprint  will be  evaluated each day.
Each day will  test a different  race:
free,  back,  breaststroke, butterfly and IM.

Physicals need to be done and turned in to the trainer’s office at Clark before  a swimmer  can try-out.

Time Warner Channel 7

For the third consecutive year the “Gucci Bowl” game between Clark and Churchill will air live on local television station KMYS. The August 25th match up will kick off at 7:10 pm at Farris Stadium. The always highly anticipated opening season game between the Cougars and Chargers is in its 28th year.

Other NISD schools featured on KMYS TV’s “Thursday Night Lights” schedule include Marshall, Taft, Holmes, Stevens and O’Connor. Click here for schedule details.

GO COOGS! BEAT CHURCHILL!!

Fooball Season Tickets

Less than a month from now season tickets for the Clark Cougars 2011 football season will go on sale. According to the Northside ISD athletic department, tickets will be sold on Monday night August 8th at 6:00 at Clark. Nine games are included in the season ticket packet for a total of $63 per person. The only regular season Clark game not included with the season tickets is the September 2nd match up at Alamo Heights. Three games will be played at Gustafson Stadium and the remaining 6 at Farris.

Traditionally the line forms early for the 6:00 ticket sales in the Clark cafeteria. So get there early and guarantee your favorite spot for the new season!

Conveniently enough, after buying your tickets you can head to Blossom to watch the Clark Volleyball team defeat Churchill in their first match of the season at 7:00.

LET’S GO COOGS!!!

Note: If you miss the August 8th sale, the Clark tickets will be available at the Northside Athletic Office at Paul Taylor Fieldhouse, but only until August 16th.