Senior outside hitter, Katie Mattson signed a volleyball scholarship with New York Institute of Technology (“NYIT”).  NYIT is a private school located in Old Westbury on Long Island, about 25 miles east of Manhattan.  Katie has been accepted into their Business Marketing program.  In volleyball, the 2013 NYIT Bears went 25-5 and look to return to the NCAA D2 VB tournament.  Great job Katie!

The second round of playoffs proved to be very exciting as the Lady Cougars
faced the top seeded Reagan Rattlers. The Cougars played their hearts out
winning the first two games 25-16, 25-20!  Reagan came back fighting, winning games
three and four 25-20, 25-18. The fifth set was a nail biter with Reagan winning 15-12. The
Cougars showed their determination and teamwork.  Team spirit was alive in Clark, Texas with the tremendous fan support at the send off and at the game.  Good luck to all the seniors: Kelly Cavanaugh, Kim Gillette, Briana Patlan, Madison Seifert, Kimberly Moczgemba, Katie Mattson and Carly Harr.

Our Lady Cougars went 5 sets against Warren’s volleyball team last night at Paul Taylor Field House. 17-25, 25-11,27-25, 18-25 and 15-11. Senior Katie Mattson had 34 kills and 35 digs; Madison Wood had 37 digs and two aces and Kelly Cavanaug had 37 assists. Clark is ranked 2nd in District. Their first playoff game will be Monday, November 4th, at 7:00pm, playing Southwest at South San High School. Go Lady Coogs!

Great teamwork is contributing to Clark’s five game winning streak defeating Marshall, Brandeis and Jay in the last week. Their record in district play stands at 11-3, second behind O’Connor who remains undefeated in the district. Lady Cougars are ranked 8th in this weeks Express News volleyball rankings. Two district games remain – Friday the 25th at 5:30 against Holmes and Tuesday the 29th at 5:30 against Warren. Both games will be played at Paul Taylor Gym.

Senior, Katie Mattson, was named Player of the Week by San Antonio Express News

for her performance in the Clark-Taft Volleyball game. Way to go, Katie!http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_volleyball/article/H-S-volleyball-E-N-Area-rankings-and-Rewind-4894883.php

San Antonio Express News Sports edition gave a Game Ball to Kim Gillette for

27 kills and 4 blocks against Holmes and Warren. Way to go, Kim!

Cougars have won their past two games, most recently defeating Taft on Tuesday, Cougars started strong winning the first match 25-15, but Taft came back fighting winning match two 25-21.  Cougars teamwork was at its best, as they fought to win match three and four 25-23, 25-23. Very exciting volleyball led by Katie Mattson’s 26 kills and 39 digs.  Kelly Cavanaugh had 26 assist and Maddie Woods had 31 digs. Next game scheduled for 0ct 16th at 7:00 at Paul Taylor.

The Lady Cougar ran into a tough O’Connor volleyball team and went down in three sets against the Panthers.  O’Connor leads District 27-5A and is undefeated in district play.  Clark’s district record now stands at 6-3, putting the Lady Cougar’s in third place.  Next game is Friday at 5:30 against Stevens and will be played at O’Connor HS.  Go Cougars!

Lady Cougars were back in action Friday night winning their 4th game in a row, defeating Warren in 3 sets – 25-18, 25-20, 25-19. It was a strong team effort led by 15 kills for Kim Gillette, 36 digs for Madison Woods and 16 assist for Ariana Flores. Cougars face their strongest opponent Wednesday, October 2nd when they play O’Connor (undefeated in district play). Game time set for 7:00 at Taylor Gym. Come out and support your lady Cougars.

Our Lady Cougar Volleyball Team defeated Holmes High School in three sets, putting them in 4th place in the District! Their next game is Friday, September 27 at Paul Taylor, against Warren. Go Coogs!