Defense denies Chargers credit

The Clark Cougar varsity football team, with a first game domination of the Churchill Chargers in a 27-0 win, impressed local and statewide media.  The Express News moved them from a #4 preseason ranking to #3.  KSAT 12 moved the Cougars from #5 to #3, and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football was impressed enough to move the Cougars from #16 in the state of Texas to # 13.

#12 QB Josh Kern fights through Churchill defense

Following in the footsteps of the varsity, the Clark Cougar JV football team blanked the Churchill Chargers in a lightning shortened game 27-0.  A rushing TD with 3 minutes left in the 1st quarter started the scoring blitz.  In the 2nd quarter, Sophomore QB Josh Kern hit Junior WR Jeremy Harris over 50 yards down field for what would be a 72 yard TD, giving the Cougars a 14-0 lead. Deandre Holmes made it 21-0 later that quarter on a nice rushing TD.  In a game full of highlights for the Cougars, including an offensive line blowing the defense off the ball and some nice running by Sophomore Kevin Neal, it was the defense who would score next.  A fumble recovery by #56 Aaron Benjamin, who rumbled, bumbled and stumbled his way for a good 60 yards after shedding at least 3 tackles, would end the scoring and guarantee the win for the Cougars.  Lightning in the area caused the officials to end it early…(or it was the mercy rule?).  The Clark sophomore team also won, beating the Chargers 6-0.  Congratulations to both teams.

Cougars doing well

At the Pearland Nike Tournament, the Clark Cougar volleyball team advanced to the preferred silver bracket with game wins over Grapevine, Houston Startford and Katy Cinco Ranch.  Clark blanked Grapevine 2-0, won 1 game against Houston Stratford but lost two and dropped two to Cinco Ranch but also won a game against them. In the unique tournament format, teams advance on the number of games one versus matches.  Several more games are slated for today.  Congratulations, ladies!

In a contest much closer than the game, the Chargers edged out Clark  by 4 votes in the burrito contest sponsored by Habaneros Grill at the Rim.  Clark took the Chargers to the woodshed on the field, however, and as a result, ALL CLARK STUDENTS receive HALF OFF burritos TOMORROW ONLY at Habaneros.  Scoreboard!

Greenbauer and Cougars roll

The Clark Cougars started the 2009 season with a shutout of the Churchill Chargers in the 26th annual Gucci Bowl.  The final score was 27-0 and was the 4th shutout in the history of the event.  Photos, interviews and more to follow.  WAY TO GO COUGARS!

• PHOTOS
• mysa.com article
• Boxscore
• mysa.com blog during the game

Hundreds fire up Cougars

Check out this video of the Clark Cougars varsity football team.

The 26th Annual Gucci Bowl game between Clark and Churchill kicks off tonight at 7:00pm.  The annual Back in Black Pep Rally, sponsored but the Clark Athletic Booster Club, was a roaring success as this year’s varsity teams were introduced and the Booster Club presented Athletic Director/Head Coach Lloyd Alexander a check for $20,000.  Jay Tope of SASports.com hosted the event and made it a great night.

Other GUCCI BOWL tidbits:

• The game will be televised LIVE on KMYS Channel 35 (7 Time Warner) in San Antonio.  It will also be LIVE on the internet.
• At halftime,  fans can vote for the best band.  The band with the most votes at the end of the season will play in the Army All-American Bowl.

GO COUGARS!  BTH outta Churchill!

Webster shines in NISD Tournament

Clarie Webster, an outside hitter for the Clark Cougars varsity volleyball team, is featured in an article in today’s editions of mysa.com.  Read more about her here.

Cougars play well, fall short

In the district opener for both teams, #6 ranked Brandeis defeated the Cougars 3-1.  In Game 1, Clark fell behind 13-18 but stiffened up to tie the game at 20.  Brandeis ended up winning 22-25 but the momentum helped Clark win Game 2.  The teams traded points until Clark pulled away at 10-6.  The Cougars would hold the lead until the Broncos tied it at 22 each.  (continue reading…)

Clark opens district tonight

The Clark Cougar volleyball teams start District 28-5A today.  Brandeis, #6 in the Express News, is the first opponent on the district schedule.  Today’s varsity game begins at 5:30pm at O’Connor.  Good Luck ladies!

KSAT Instant Replay

The Clark Cougars, who finished last year as the #2 team in the KSAT 12 poll, start the season at #5  from the folks who do Big Game Coverage. District foe Warren is listed at #3.   The Express News has the team at #4 in the area, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football has the Cougars at #16 in the state and 5aTexasFootball.com lists the Cougars at #25 in Texas.  The Clark Cougars open the season against the Churchill Chargers in the annual Gucci Bowl.