Clark baseball won 3 out of 5 games over the weekend in the Northeast Tournament. The Cougars lost in the opener to South San 5-12, but then beat South San 9-7 to close out the tournament on Saturday. In between was a loss to Churchill (3-11), but wins against Roosevelt (13-1) and San Antonio Christian (4-2).

District play picks up again tonight at 7:30 against Brandeis at Northside. The Cougars are 2-0 in district and 6-5-1 on the season.

BEAT BRANDEIS!!!

The Clark baseball team pushed their district record to 2-0 on Tuesday, but it took 12 innings to get there. The Cougars built an 11-4 lead through three innings against Marshall, but a 7 run 6th inning by the Rams left the teams tied at 11. Each team got one run in the 7th leading to a 12-12 tie and extra innings. It wasn’t until Clark got the winning run in the 12th inning that the marathon finally ended. Chad Dullnig was on the mound to get the win for the Cougars.

The district game followed a weekend of up and down tournament action bringing the Cougars season record to 3-3-1. Up next is the Northeast ISD tourney starting Thursday and running through Saturday at Blossom.

Clark softball played for the championship of the East Central-Judson Tournament last weekend, eventually losing to Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway to take second place. On Tuesday they faced off against Brandeis in their 3rd district game of the young season and came up a run short, losing 6-7. This brings the Cougars district record to 2-1 and their season record to 6-3. They play again Friday at 5:00 against Jay at Northside.

GO GET ‘EM COOGS!

It’s already been a good year for Clark softball coach D’Layne Kelly and the season is just getting started. She recorded her 200th win as a head coach in the first game of the season and earlier was named Teacher of the Year at Clark. The Express News’ Pat Turner talked with Coach Kelly about softball and life – Read more.

The Clark baseball team opened their 2012 season with an 8-1 victory over Taft on Tuesday. Senior pitcher Robert Martin gets the win for the Cougars, holding the Raiders to one 6th inning run for the game. Clark scored 5 runs in the 3rd inning to take the lead, adding two more in the 5th and one in the 6th. The win gives Clark a 1-0 district record to start the season.

Up next is the Northside tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday before meeting Marshall for the next district game on Tuesday of next week.

The Clark softball team also beat Taft on Tuesday by a score of 12-2. The Cougars had 8 runs in the second inning and added 4 more in the 4th. Taft finally got two runs in the 5th inning, but it was not enough to continue and the game was called early. Senior pitcher Henessey Soto got the win.  Clark is now 3-0 on the season including a win over Madison.

Up next is the Judson tournament on Friday and Saturday. Their next district game will be against Brandeis on Tuesday at 7:00.

Glynnis Meade

2011 Clark alum Glynnis Meade earned All American honors at the NCCAA (Christian) Indoor Track Meet in Cedarville, Ohio on Saturday, February 18th.  Her 2nd place finish in the women’s 5000 meters, timed in 18:32.1, was a PR over the distance. She also finished 6th place in the 3000 meters.  Glynnis competes for Dallas Baptist University.  Congratulations!

Clark softball coach D’Layne Kelly reached an important milestone on Tuesday with her 200th victory. The Cougars opened the 2012 season with a 3-2 win over Taft and it brought Coach Kelly’s career record to 200-145-1. She has been with Clark for 13 years. Congratulations coach!!!

The team goes after more victories this weekend in the Northside Tournament.

The Clark softball season is off and running with a 3-2 victory over Taft on Valentines Day. The first win of the season is also the first district win of the season. All 3 Clark runs came in the first inning with senior pitcher Henessey Soto helping to hold off the Raiders through the remainder of the game. Soto was named a preseason “Player to Watch” by the Express News in their spring sports preview. The Cougars are ranked 10th in the area in the preseason poll.

Up next is the Northside Tournament with games scheduled against Madison, MacArthur and Wagner on Friday at the  Northside fields.

Clark baseball gets underway with a game against Taft on Tuesday February 21st at 4:45. The Cougars are ranked #5 in the Express News preseason poll.

GOOD LUCK COOGS!

2011 JV team members

The JV girls team of Emily Stewart, Emilia Jansse, Madi Claus, Emily Johnson , and Kaylee Johnson competed in their very first tournament of the season on October 31st.  This tournament was a novice 9 hole tournament with the first two hours of the day devoted to instruction by PGA certified golf pro’s.  The girls were able to work on all aspects of their game, from drives to putting, and then take advantage of their practice on the course.  Our girls, many of whom are first year golfers, were able to take what they learned and place 4th.  Way to go team.  We are very proud of your amazing start!

Additionally, the varsity boys are psyched and ready for this weekend!  The team of JT Caldarola, Trevor Colen, Tyler Bercher, Jeremy Gordon, and Jordan Gregory will be participating in the NEISD Texas Shootout.  This two-day tournament at Pecan Valley starts Friday morning at 9:44 a.m. with Clark teeing off at the first hole.  The boys play 18 holes on Friday and then are back on the course Saturday morning for another 18 holes.  If you are in the Pecan Valley area, stop by and cheer the boys on!!

Go Cougars!

The varsity girls’ team started their season on October 24^th at the Hunter’s Moon Tournament at Northern Hills golf course. The girls finished a respectable 5^th place out of 15 teams.  Players included Grace Diana, Kristen Dunn, Marissa Fallis, Maddie Diana, Megan Johnson and Amanda Schroeder.  Disappointed with their performance the girls are putting in extra practice time gearing up for their next outing on November 11th and 12^th.

Grip and rip, Coogs!

The Clark tennis program grabbed its 21st consecutive team tennis district title on Saturday. The Cougars defeated O’Connor 10-3 in the championship round of the 27-5A tournament. Clark defeated Warren 11-2 in the semi-finals. Health Careers took the third place spot by defeating Warren 10-1. Read more in the Express News.

The Cougars are led by Coach Scott Byrd, a Clark graduate.

Congratulations!