#6 ranking in Express News

The Clark Cougars varsity volleyball team rocketed to #6 on the first week of this season’s Express News rankings.  Unranked previous to season play, an outstanding effort by the ladies, including wins over #4 Antonian and a 2nd place finish in the NISD tournament, earned them the spot.  Brandeis dropped from #7 to #10 and O’Connor dropped out of the poll.

The Cougars face #1 Johnson tomorrow evening at Clark (hint: short drive to come and see this team play) but first face Alamo Heights in our home gym (hint:  see hint #1).

Good work Cougars!

Cougars starting 2011 strong

The Clark Cougars volleyball team made Clark, Texas proud, playing in the championship game of the NISD tournament.  Playing 6 games in a 36 hour period, the Cougars came home with the 2nd place trophy and two individual honors.

Clark defeated MacArthur, Alice, Antonian, Round Rock and Warren in the tournament which also featured several other area teams, including many NISD teams.  The championship game was a rematch with Antonian.  Marcella Arellano and Jenn Garrett were named to the All Tournament team.

The Cougars went into the final game on a  seven game win streak and are now 7-1 on the season. With their best starting record in recent history, the Cougars look to add to their wins this week, taking on Alamo Heights and Johnson.  Johnson is 10-1 and placed 2nd in the Westwood tournament this weekend.  Clark then crosses the border to play in the NEISD tournament next weekend.

Congratulations Cougars and keep up the good hustle and hard work.

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Cougars refuse to lose

The Antonian Apaches, last year’s TAPPS state champion and this year’s Express News #6 pick, looked to give the Cougars volleyball team a real challenge in the NISD tournament this weekend.  Like Clark’s three previous opponents, the Cougar’s dismissed them with relative ease and remained undefeated in five games this season.

The Clark Cougars have now beaten Churchill, MacArthur (twice) Alice and Antonian and have only recorded two losses in 14 matches.  In two matches against Alice, the Cougars only allowed eight total points.

Catch this talented team this weekend on Saturday as the NISD tournament continues at 10:30am at O’Connor as they look to continue their winning ways against Round Rock.

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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 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!!!

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!

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.

All Arellano

The Express News released the All Area and All District teams for football, volleyball and cross country for the 2010 season.  Congratulations to Marcella Arellano, who received All Area and All District honors while teammates Jenn Garrett, and Kayci Murphy were selected to the All-District 27-5A teams.  Marcella and Jenn were unanimous decisions..  Second teamers included Shelby MacKenzie and Nicole Rehm.

Clark also stood out among cross country runners, with Austin Wells and Glynnis Meade making the All Area teams.

The Express News lists all the players in today’s edition.

Anna Drewry

Congratulations to Clark volleyball alum Anna Drewry who helped her Purdue team in two big wins last week. She received a “Postcard Home” from  the Express News this week. NCAA tournament begins for the Boilermakers on Friday.

Congratulations Anna!