Clark softball got back on the winning track in a big way after a couple of disappointing losses. The Cougars beat Marshall 10-0 on Friday. Pitcher Henessey Soto gets the win in the game called in the 6th inning when the 10th run was scored.

This brings Clark’s record to 7-3 in district and leaves them tied for second place in the 27-5A standings. Next opponent is Brandeis on Tuesday at 5:00 at Northside.  The broncos managed to beat Clark by one run back on February 28th in their first meeting.

This is one is yours! Go get ’em COOGS!!!

Clark baseball racked up four wins over spring break, outscoring their three district opponents 39-5 and beating Johnson 6-4  at the end of the week – just for fun. The highlight of the week was senior pitcher Chad Dullnig’s no-hitter against Stevens, which Clark won 10-0. Chase Jones ended the game with a three-run home run in the bottom of the 6th. Dullnig was also the winning pitcher in the Cougar’s 13-3 win over Jay to start the spring break run on March 9th and he had his own home run in the 16-2 victory over Warren. Cole Bercher was on the mound against the Warriors for that win. Pitcher John Henderson got the win in the game against Johnson.

Clark plays Holmes on Tuesday at 7:30 at Northside.

Clark softball upped its district record to 6-2 over spring break winning 2 out of 3 district games. The Cougars beat Holmes 7-4 with Liz Rodriguez on the mound and they won 10-0 against Stevens – Henessey Soto was the winning pitcher in that game. Their only loss came against O’Connor 3-1.

Next up is Taft on Tuesday at 7:00 at Northside.

GO COOGS!

The Clark softball team beat Warren on Monday 3-1. The Cougars got two runs in the 1st and one run to finish the game in the 7th inning. They played an error free game. Pitcher Henessey Soto gets the win for Clark. This brings softball’s district record to 4-1. Next up is Stevens on Friday at 7:00 at Northside.

Clark baseball came up just short against Brandeis, losing 1-2 on Monday. The game was tied 1-1 going into the 6th inning when Brandeis scored the winning run. The Cougars district record is 2-1 with the next game on Friday against Jay at 4:45.

Clark softball will be on the diamond today at 5:00 at the Northside fields. The girls are 3-1 in district following an 8-0 victory over Jay at the end of last week. The Cougars scored 3 runs in the second inning and 5 in the 4th to take the win. Henessey Soto was on the mound for Clark.

Today’s game is against Warren on field #2.

GO GET ‘EM COOGS!

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.

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!

In addition to the 17 Clark baseball and softball players on the All District teams this year four spring athletes landed on the Express News All Area lists.

Braden Mattson was named to the E-N Super Team for baseball. The TCU bound catcher was also on the All-Area list for the second consecutive season. Also named All-Area for baseball is infielder Hunter McFall who will continue his baseball career at Texas Tech. Clark’s exciting 4-3 win over O’Connor was listed among the best games of the season.

Henessey Soto was named to the softball All-Area team. Soto, a junior pitcher, was also the District 27-5A Most Valuable Player for 2011.

In tennis, Clark’s Justin Randell was named to the All-Area team in Boy’s Singles. Randell is a senior.

Congratulations to all these Cougars and their teammates for representing Clark, Texas so well!