The Clark softball team used a first inning run to beat Corpus Christi Carroll for the second time in two games and will now move on to the area round of the playoffs. The 1-0 victory was enough to secure a bi-district championship and a spot in round two. That’s the good news, the tougher part will be facing the defending state champions in the next round.

Smithson Valley is next for Clark after ousting Westlake in a one game series.

GO COOGS!

GAME PHOTOS

Clark baseball ended the regular season with a 14-0 victory over Holmes at Northside Field.  The Cougars had 16 hits during the game to finish district play with an 11-5 record. Vincent Salazar was the winning pitcher. Clark, as the third place team in 28-5A will play Victoria Memorial, Thursday @ 7:30 in Victoria.  Game 2 is Saturday at 2pm with game 3 scheduled 30 minutes after game 2 if necessary.

The Clark softball team won the bi-district opener against Corpus Christi Carroll on Friday night by a score of 4-1. Game two is at noon Saturday at Northside Field in San Antonio.

GO COOGS!

Shaneve on fast track for college

Clark Cougar track and academic standout Shaneve Swift signed a letter of intent with the University of Incarnate Word on Monday, April 27th.  The daughter of Richard and Karen Swift, Shaneve plans to study Biology and Accounting, as she works towards a career in Ophthalmology.

Next week, she takes on the Region IV Track meet.  Currently ranked 1st in the Region for the 400m Dash, she also runs a leg of the 4x100m and 4x200m relays.  Best wishes to Shaneve on continued success with running and studies!

The Lady Cougar softball team is in the playoffs for the third year in a row. Congratulations and here’s the schedule for those who can help cheer them on:

• Game One: Friday, April 30th vs CC Carroll at 7:00 at Corpus Christi Calallen HS Field.
• Game Two: Saturday, vs CC Carroll May 1st at 12:00 at Northside Field # 2, 410/Culebra Rd.
• Game Three: (if needed): 30 minutes after conclusion of 12:00 game

Senior class sings alma mater

On a night when the baseball team clinched a playoff spot and the softball team won their game giving them a playoff spot and the best ever season in Clark history, the Clark athletic community celebrated a year of great accomplishments.  The annual Clark Athletic Booster Club Sports Banquet was a phenomenal success with accolades for players and coaches alike.

Highlights included a moment to recognize Coach Lloyd Alexander and his role in shaping a culture of winning in competition and in life, a parade of athletes and coaches that also included each player and teams successes and the awarding of $15,000 in scholarships to Clark seniors.  The $15,000 was a new record for scholarships awarded by the Booster Club and was made possible by parents and their membership fees, cap/tshirt and etc. sales, ad sponsorships by advertisers and volunteers at concession duties and the ATT golf tournament.

The Booster Club has also given over $30,000 this year directly to the athletic department for their needs.

SASports.com’s Jay Tope emceed the event and as usual did an outstanding job.

Werland gets the "W"

The Clark baseball team put a win on the record books with a 4-1 win over district foe Warren at the NISD fields.  Chris Werland pitched a complete game in the victory. The win give the Cougars a 9-5 record in 28-5A and keeps them in the playoff hunt with two games left before playoffs.

Way to go, Coogs!

The Clark boys golf team will be sending several golfers on to the regional tournament April 21-22. Sophomore Tyler Bercher qualified for regional with his second place showing in the District 28-5A tourney. Joining him will be the Clark “White”  team consisting of Seniors Sean Suputra, Kody Zurek and Bradyn Lipps, Junior Andrew Gold, and Sophomore J.T. Caldarola which also placed second at district.  The regional tournament will be held at Palmview Golf Course in McAllen.                                                  

The girls team will also be sending one member on to regionals. Junior Samantha Whitmore placed second at district qualifying her to advance. The tournament will be held April 19-20 at Los Lagos Golf Course in Edinburg.

Other members of the 2009-2010 Clark Cougar golf team are:                                                                                                                       Morgan Glenny (Senior), Morgan Burger (Junior), Grace Diana (Sophomore), Kristen Dunn (Sophomore), Victoria Ortiz (Junior),  Michelle Tucker (Freshman).

Jaye Washington (Senior), David Rojas (Junior), Jeremy Gordon (Freshman),  Austin Wise (Junior), Chase Kellam (Freshman), Ryan Thimmons (Freshman), Avery Ayers (Freshman)

Coach Eddie Burkett added that the entire team worked extremely hard, played well and kept up their grades and he is very proud of all of them.

The 8th ranked Clark softball team went into the 6th inning on Tuesday night tied 1-1 with Warren. That’s when the Warriors got the one run they needed to win the game. The loss brings the Cougar’s district record to 10-4 and they remain in 3rd place with two district games remaining. Before playing those last regular season games though they will take on the New Braunfels Unicorns on Friday in New Braunfels.

Meanwhile, the Clark baseball team had its own close game Tuesday. The Cougars were tied 1-1 with O’Connor and it was not until the 9th inning that the Panthers got their second run and the win. Clark remains in 3rd place in the district standings and plays Warren at 7:30 on Friday.