Javors and team top of district race

The Clark Cougar boys soccer team posted a 3-2 win over O’Connor, securing their 11th district win as well as at least a share of the District 28-5A title.  Evan Javors, Johnny Lawson and Jair Rodriguez each put one in the net for the win.  The Cougars next play 2nd place Warren on Friday and a win would give them the district title.

The softball team was also victorious on a cold and windy evening, defeating Stevens 4-0.  Henessey Soto pitched the shutout, Meagan Martinez hit a two run double and Rochelle Nash crushed the ball for a double.

The baseball team lost to Stevens and the varsity girls’ soccer team also lost to O’Connor, eliminating them from the playoffs this year.

It was a busy weekend in Clark sports.  Here’s what happened if you missed it:

Miller places at State meet

SWIMMING

Chelsea Miller, a senior who was the lone Cougar represented at the state meet, placed 8th in the 100 yd. Breast Stroke.  Following graduation, Chelsea can next be seen swimming for Boise State.

BASKETBALL

Cougar seniors end season in Buda

The Bi-District champion boys basketball team finished their season with a tough loss to Austin Bowie 69-56.  The Cougars lead after the 1st qtr. 14-11 after jumping to a 9-2 start.  The 2nd qtr. was mostly Austin Bowie until a flurry of  three pointers by Manny Paz y Puente and Sam Perez brought the Cougars from a deficit to taking the lead into halftime.  The second half, however, was all Bulldogs.  The Cougars finish with a District Championship, a 15-1 district run, a 29-7 overall record, and a bunch of fans who were proud of their efforts.

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• Austin American Statesman

SOCCER

The boys team came back from a 0-1 halftime score to defeat Jay in the final seconds of the game, 2-1.  They are now 10-1-1 in district and nationally ranked at #34 in the nation by ESPN Rise and #10 in Texas.  The girls team also defeated Jay 1-0.  The win puts them in the playoff chase still, although a couple of other dominoes have to fall their way in order for them to make it to the playoffs.  With four games left, a loss or tie would most likely eliminate them from the first round of playoffs.

BASEBALL
Playing in the Northside tournament, the Cougars went 2-3 against opponents.  The culprit seemed to be cool bats after an 18 run explosion in a win against Roosevelt.  Their record is 3-3 and 1-0 in district.

SOFTBALL

The girls went 1-1-1 against competition in the NEISD tournament.  Overall, Clark Cougar softball is 6-5 and 0-1 in 28-5A.

Denny's isn't the only one serving Grand Slams

Clark Varsity Baseball began their 2010 district season with a decisive 12-0 win over Brandeis.  Vincent Salazar pitched to keep Brandeis scoreless, recording 14 strike outs and giving up only 1 hit in 7 innings of play.  Clark bats were alive throughout the game.  The game was scoreless going into the 3^rd inning of play where Brandeis started the inning by walking Ryan Skowronski.  Next up was Hunter McFall who reached base on an error.  Jason Cervantes followed with an infield bunt, advancing the runners, and beating the throw to first, loading the bases for the next batter.  Up to the plate stepped Braden Mattson. With a 2 ball, 2 strike count Mattson hit a grand slam home run over the right field fence, scoring 4 runs.  (continue reading…)

The NISD has postponed all baseball and softball games scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 for 24 hrs.  Varsity and JV games will resume at the same time and fields on Wed., Feb. 24.

Soccer games scheduled for today will play as scheduled.

Clark track out in front

The Varsity Track and Field teams fared well at their first meet of the season on Thursday, February 18th.  Held at South San High School’s new track, the Girls placed 4th and the Boys 5th out of 14 teams.  We had several first place finishes – way to go Cougars!

Girls Results

• 200m Dash, Shaneve Swift, 1st, 26.00
• 200m Dash, Luisa Garza, 5th 27.70
• 800m Run, Shantel Swift, 1st, 2:27.78
• 1600m Run, Glynnis Meade, 5th, 5:50.46
• 3200m Run, Glynnis Meade, 3rd, 12:21.82
• Long Jump, Shantel Swift, 1st, 17″ 10.5″
• 4 X 100m Relay, Clark, 1st, 49.78 (Shaneve, Luisa, Triniqua Collins, Esjah Booker)
• 4 X 200m Relay, Clark, 1st, 1:45.63 (Luisa, Shaneve, Esjah, Shantal)

Boys Results

• 100m Dash, Ryan Jones, 2nd, 11.24
• 100m Dash, Hayden Greenbauer, 3rd, 11.31
• 200m Dash, Ryan Jones, 3rd, 23.11
• 800m Run, Jose Sierra, 4th, 2:03.96
• 1600m Run, Jose Sierra, 4th, 4:44.81
• 3200m Run, David Scorcelletti, 6th, 10:53.61
• 110m Hurdles, Hayden Greenbauer, 1st, 14.52
• Shot Put, Jimmy Kueber, 4th, 43″ 11.5″
• Discus, Jimmy Kueber, 5th, 120″ 7″

See pictures of a few of the events at http://saclarktrack.shutterfly.com/.  Next Friday (Feb 26th) the runners will be at the Cardinal Relays held at UIW.  Races start at noon and include a variety of relays, including a distance medley (1200m, 400m, 800m,1600m) and sprint medley (100m,100m, 200m, 400m).

-R. Meade

The 9th ranked Clark softball team started the season Tuesday by losing a close one 3-2 to 10th ranked Harlandale. Henessey Soto pitched with relief from Megan Aragones in the 4th inning.  Megan Martinez got two key hits for the Cougars and freshman catcher Alex Losoya had a double .

Clark Cougar Varsity Baseball

The #1 Clark Cougars varsity baseball team began their preseason games last night at a cold and windy South San High School, defeating South San 6 – 2.  Returning lettermen Vincent Salazar, Jonathon Fargnoli, Jim Wells, Jeremy Casper, Jason Cervantes, Diego Hernandez, Hunter McFall, Peter Rozanski, Braden Mattson, Ryan Skowronski and Tyler Reinagel were joined by Chad Dullnig, Chris Werland, Matt Cohen, John Henderson and Cullen Holt.  Salazar, Werland, Skowronski, Reinagel, Cohen and Henderson pitched the game, giving up only 2 runs in 10 innings.  Ranked # 1 in San Antonio and #14 in the state in pre-season polls, the Clark Cougars showed well and that they have the talent to make it into the post season.   Clark plays scrimmages this weekend at Madison HS at 10 & 12. They begin District games vs. Brandeis,  on February 23 at 4:45p at Paul Taylor, NS # 2.  Come out to see the boys play!

-submitted by G. Graham

Expectations high

In their preseason rankings, SanAntonio5ABaseball.com has ranked the Clark varsity baseball team #1.  For a complete listing, check the website.

Martin Flores, who now lives in Dallas, shot a 15-under 268 at the second stage of the PGA Tour qualifying match last week.  Next for Flores will be the PGA Tour Qualifying School on Dec. 2-7 in West Palm Beach, Florida.  Good Luck!

The Clark Cougar varsity tennis team captured its 19th straight district title this past weekend and the Lady Cougars have one last district game before playoffs start next week.  You can read more about both in Pat Turner’s articles here and here.