Good defense and solid hitting catapult the JV softball team over the Holmes Huskies for a 11-5 win.  Kat Boyd hit for two singles, 1 RBI, and recorded two stolen bases. Alexis Craig had a standing double with three RBI’s and threw out a runner on second base. Flor Longoria hit a thunder shot to left field with a standing triple and also had a single with two RBI’s and one stolen base. Gabby Aguilar recorded two singles, one double and one RBI. Meredith Beltran had a standing double, a standing triple, and five RBI’s. Alexis Gliedt caught a ball hit to left field to end a rally by the Huskies. Celina Salas recorded a single. Alexia Cantu also, hit for a single. Kim Regino Hit a single and recorded four strike outs. Nicole Colin had a single with two stolen bases and made a double play at the end to seal the victory for the Cougars.  The JV team is 5-3 for the season. Next for the Lady Cougars; Brandeis at Clark, Saturday at 10:00 am. Wonderful job ladies!

-D. Regino

The Clark softball team won a close one against  Holmes on Tuesday. Final score 1-0 with pitcher Megan Aragones picking up the win.

The Cougars are 10-7 overall and 5-3 in district so far. The second half of the district season begins on Friday when Clark takes on Brandeis at 7pm at Northside.

Here’s where Clark teams stand following the Spring Break:

SOCCER

The boys’ District 28-5A champions finished the season with a win over Holmes.  With their highest national ranking (#20 ESPN) of the season, the Cougars head to the first round of playoffs against CC Carroll on Tuesday in Corpus Christi.  They’re picked as a favorite by the Express News to make it to the regional playoffs.

The girls finished with a decisive win over Holmes.

BASEBALL

The Cougars beat Warren 7-2 and pounded Central Catholic in a non-district game.  They currently are 4th in the district race.

SOFTBALL

The girls lost a close one to Taft.  They’re also currently 4th in district race.

The Clark Cougar JV softball team added to the win column with a 7-3 victory over Jay.  Kat Boyd had a single, RBI, and 1 stolen base. Alexis Ensley had a double with 3 stolen bases and 1 RBI. Sara Arreola had a single with 1 stolen base. Gaby Aguilar hit for a single. Nicole Colin got the single with 2 stolen bases. Flor Longoria hit a single with an RBI and recorded a stolen base. Celina Salas slamed the ball for a single with an RBI and a stolen base. Kim Regino crushed the ball for a standing double with 1 RBI and recorded 3 strike outs. Over all the Lady Cougars played a good defensive game. Next for the JV Cougars at O’connor on Saturday 13th at 10:00 am. The JV lady softball Cougars are off to a good start with a record of 3-1 for the season. Way to go ladies!

-D. Regino

Cougars make glue out of Mustangs

On a beautiful afternoon at the ball park, the Clark Cougars varsity softball team only spent a few minutes in the spring weather as they whipped the John Jay Mustangs 16-0 in a 2-inning game, called because of run rules.  The offense scored  early and often, leading 12-0 after one inning. Megan Aragones pitched the no hitter shut out.

Coach D’Layne Kelly credited the team with staying focused in the blowout and was happy with the way her team responded to the lopsided win.

Way to go COOGS!

PHOTOS

Playing in the North East ISD Tourney, the Clark Cougar varsity baseball team had a tough weekend ending on a high note against Taft with a 4-0 win.  Tyler Reinagel pitched the shutout for the Cougars.  Several players hit strong for the Cougars, including Hunter McFall who scored two of the runs with a RBI double.

In softball action, the Cougars crushed the Marshall Rams 11-0.  Their were 16 hits recorded and a 5 run 4th inning and a 4 run 7th inning. Their record is now 7-5-1 with a 2-1-0 district record.

Clark JV Softball overwhelmed the Marshall Rams and defeated them 7-4.  Alexis Ensley had 2 singles with 1 RBI and threw out a runner at second base, Gabby Arguilar had a single, Nicole Colin had a single plus a double and 2 RBI’s, Courtney Johnson had 2 stolen bases including stealing home for a score, Flor Longoria had 1 single including 1 stolen base and a sacrifice bunt, Sara Arreola had 1 single and a stolen base, Kim Regino had a thunder double with 3 RBI’s including 4 strikeouts and caught a fly ball in the last inning to seal the victory. Way to go ladies!

The next game for JV is against John Jay, Tuesday at Clark 4:30 pm.  Following that, they play Saturday at O’Connor 10:00 am
The Clark JV Lady Cougars record is 2-1-1.

-D. Regino

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.

• PHOTOS
• 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.

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.