Clark Swimmers and Divers 2010-11

The Clark Cougars  take to the pool at 9:15 AM on Saturday, January  22nd  for  27-5A  District Championships.
The preliminary races run from 9:15  to approx.  noon  or 12:30 pm  at the Block  Natatorium  (410 and Culebra.)

Finals  begin  at  6 pm,  also at the Block pool.  Clark fans coming out to watch, and we hope there are many,  should arrive well before 6 pm to  secure a seat on deck.

This Friday evening,  Clark divers take to the boards for District Diving Champs.   Clark  has a unique opportunity this year, as we have accomplished male and female divers who have been scoring well this season.   Their points  from the  6 pm  competition (Block pool on Jan. 21st)  will be added to the swimmer’s points on Saturday.

In addition to some amazing individual swims,  Clark fans can expect  6  exciting relay  races.  The Mens’ and  Womens’  200 free, 400 free and  200 medley relays  will be ready for challenges brought by  O’Connor, Brandeis and Marshall.
The relay competition within  the District this year is very tight.    Come out and cheer us on this weekend!

Bring on District!

Clark boys basketball inched up another notch in the area rankings this week, moving from 6th to 5th. This is thanks in part to their exciting OT victory over Judson on Saturday, which earned two players “Game Balls” in the Express News. Kyle Rutledge was honored for his 14 points and Adam Perez for his 3-pointer that sent the game into overtime. First up in district play is brandeis, which is also off to a good start this season. That game will be at 8pm Wednesday at Paul Taylor. You can get started on the rivalry game, though, Tuesday at Clark when the undefeated JV Cougars take on the broncos at 7:30. The Freshman teams will get things going on Tuesday with games at 5:00 and 6:15 at Clark.

The Clark girls varsity basketball will also take on brandeis Tuesday evening at 8:00 at Paul Taylor. The girls currently have a 1-1 district record. The Freshman and JV girls will visit brandeis for games on Wednesday at 5:30 and 6:45.

Get out and support your Cougars! GO COOGS!

The Clark boys basketball team beat Fort Bend Marshall in the Bronze Level  Championship game of the McDonalds Texas Invitational tournament. The Cougars won 54-44, led by 12 points from Niko Maxwell. Jacob Palacios added 10 and Adam Perez and Kyle Rutledge each had 8. (continue reading…)

The Northside Suburban Little League Softball All Stars are on top of the world. The team, featuring seven Clark Cougars, won the Senior Softball World Series on Saturday in Delaware and they did live on ESPN2.  Representing the Southwest USA the girls beat the USA East team from New York 3-1, breaking a 1-1 tie in the top of the 7th inning.  Read more in the Express-News.

The Clark softball players are Henessey Soto, Megan Aragones, Felicia Sanchez, Alex Losoya, Britney Ramos,  Morgan Biela and Morgan Herrera.

Congratulations girls! San Antonio and the Clark community are proud of you!

The team will arrive at Clark at 7:00 pm Sunday evening in the student parking lot. Everyone is invited to welcome and congratulate them at that time! Come an hour early and join local radio and TV stations as they broadcast live from Clark.

The Northside Suburban Softball All Star team is 5-0 after a dominating 13-0 win over an Indiana team at the Senior Softball World series in Delaware. This places them in the Championship game Saturday at 10:00 am and you can catch it live on ESPN 2. The team includes 7 Clark softball players. Read details here.
Good Luck! Bring home the trophy!

Cheer clinic coming up

On Saturday, August 21^st from 8:30 – 11:45, the Clark Cheerleaders will be hosting their Annual Gucci Bowl Cheer Clinic in the Clark gym. The Cheerleaders will teach chants and cheers and Pinnacle Cheer Coaches will be on hand to lead tumbling activities.  The cost is $20 and includes the clinic, a picture with the cheerleaders and lunch.  T-shirts and hair ribbons will also be on sale.  Participants will be able to perform with the Clark Cheerleaders at the Gucci Bowl Pep  Rally -“Back in Black” -on Wednesday, August 25^th at 6:30.  For more information, please contact Hope Britt at 210-397-5273.

Two Clark Cross Country Athletes received recognition from the website TXrunning.com. In District IV-5A Cross Country Previews, Austin Wells, sophomore, was recognized as a player to watch for the boys and Shantel Swift, Junior, was recognized as a player to watch for the girls. Congratulations to these mighty fast Clark Cougars! The link to the website .

Which reminds us: Cross Country practice is underway! Come join the team as they prepare for their first meet on September 4th. You do not need to be in the Cross Country class in order to participate, but must like early mornings! Come on out and see if you’ve got what it takes. See http://clarkathleticbooster.com/sports/crosscountry.html for practice times and the meet schedule. Physicals and other paperwork must be turned in before you can join in the running. Contact Coach Ager at anne.ager@nisd.net for more info. *** Parent meeting is Monday, Aug 16th at 7pm in the cafeteria.

Clark Cross Country

Clark Cougar now top dog

Congratulations to Clark principal Stan Laing who has been named as the new Executive Athletic Director at Northside ISD.  Laing, who previously coached and taught for 16 years before crossing into administrative positions, fits the trend of coaches turned principals turned district athletic directors at NISD.  Laing will join former Clark coaches Kirby Jamison and Kevin Hamilton at the district office.  No word on who will be the new principal at Clark.

Congratulations and you will be missed! (But at least you’re not that far away…)

The Northside ISD, according to their agenda for Tuesday’s school board meeting, will meet and approve the newest district athletic director.  The board is to meet in executive session to discuss the position and then will meet in open session to most likely approve the next Executive Athletic Director.

Two district staff members, Kirby Jamison and Kevin Hamilton, were coaches at Clark High School before accepting positions at the district office.

Clinic for future Cougars

This Saturday, the Clark Cougar cheerleaders will host a morning clinic for interested young ladies.  Cheerleaders will teach chants and cheers and Pinnacle Professional coaches will be on hand to lead in tumbling.  The cost is $20 and includes the clinic, a picture with the cheerleaders and lunch.  For more information, please contact Kelly Young at 210.397.5273.

Go Cougars!