Varsity boys ready to roll.

The Clark Cross Country team got off to a great start  in some oppressive heat on Saturday at the Northside Invitational at Gustafson Stadium. Austin Wells finished first among varsity boys in the meet, with a final kick that pushed him ahead of  the pack. Among varsity girls Shantel Swift finished 4th. Next up for the team is the Northeast ISD meet on September 10th.

The Clark Cougar varsity volleyball team played 20 games and 8 matches in about 48 hours in the annual Pearland Nike tournament in South Houston.  The tournament is a selection of many of the state’s top volleyball programs.

The Cougars defeated Corpus Christi King, Langham Creek and Stratford.  They also had success against Elkins and Clear Lake.

District play resumes Tuesday vs. Marshall and Friday vs. Brandeis.

Hunter runs for big gain

The Clark Cougar varsity season opener against the #8 Churchill Chargers didn’t go quite according to plan.  Despite some good things happening on the field, there were more that weren’t in the 38-14 Gucci Bowl loss.

Sr. QB Josh Kern’s 8 yd. pass to senior tight end Alex Hunter gave the Cougars hope, making the score 14-7 Churchill after two early miscues by the Cougars in the 1st quarter.  Manny Menezes followed the score up with a solid lick on the Churchill returner the kickoff return.  With Churchill driving, Brian Socha’s interception at the end of the quarter gave the Cougars another chance to score.  Churchill’s defense stiffened and Clark ended up without points.

Jr. QB Chase Jones entered the game in the 3rd quarter and orchestrated a drive midway through the 4th to give Clark it’s 2nd TD.

The Cougars get back to work this week and prepare for Alamo Heights next Friday at Orem Stadium.

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Kern leads the Cougars

…and we’re glad he is.  Senior QB Josh Kern, headed to the University of Arizona as one of their top recruits, has unfinished business on the high school field.  The Express News’ Lorne Chan profiles Kern in this front page article.

Pruett serves up a winner

The Clark Cougar varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams swept the Taft Raiders in volleyball action in the first district games of the season.  The Clark varsity, ranked #8 in the city, plundered the Raiders points, winning 25-13, 25-11 and 25-8. Jenn Garrett registered 18 kills, Nicole Rehm had 14 digs and Abby Glosup provided 30 assists.  Alyssa Pruett struck 4 aces into the Taft interior.

The win is the Cougars first district win of the season.  They now travel to the prestigious Pearland/Nike tournament for the weekend.

Way to go, Coogs!

Head Coach Steve McGhee has 'em ready

Focused, ready, and looking for revenge.  That best describes the 2011 Clark Cougars varsity football team’s attitude going into this year’s Gucci Bowl, the annual San Antonio high school football season kick off game.  The Cougars are looking to avenge last year’s loss to the Churchill Chargers.  Churchill, rated as high as #2 in district 26-5A and #8 in San Antonio, brings a new offensive leader in projected starting junior QB Blake Reeve.  They also return an experienced defense who led their district in 2010.

The Cougars are expected to light it up behind Arizona commit senior QB Josh Kern.   A classic Clark beefed up offensive line with plenty of DeHart aim to Cram the Chargers defensive front.  The Cougars, picked as a “possible” playoff contender in 27-5A (although the Express News sees it differently – in a good way), aim to make the prognosticators pay.

Game time is – LOOK AT THE CLOCK ON THE RIGHT – and will be televised for the 3rd consecutive year on Thursday Night Lights on My35 television.  You can also follow us on twitter for live updates.

If you can’t wait to start cheering, show up at the Back in Black Pep Rally Wednesday evening at Clark.

BEAT CHURCHILL! Thursday, August 25 Farris Stadium, 7:00pm

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Clark Cougar volleyball saw both success and challenge in this weekend’s NEISD tournament. Clark lost their match to Madison but defeated Boerne Champion and East Central, sending them to the championship bracket on the second day of the tournament.

Close games against runner-up Incarnate Word and Churchill gave the Cougars their first back-to-back losses of the season.

Clark plays an early season district game against Taft on Tuesday at Paul Taylor. Their record is 10-5.

Larbie on the loose

The 2011 version of Clark Cougar football took on Reagan in a morning scrimmage at Farris Stadium.  In the 20 play series action, Reagan and Clark each scored twice, tying at 14-14.  Sr. WR Troy Ogletree’s acrobat catch put the first points on the board for the Cougars.

In “live” action, where a 12-minute qtr. clock is used to simulate a game, Reagan reached the endzone once while Clark scored on a 36 yd. FG from Ty Williams.  The “live” action scrimmage ended up Reagan 7 – Clark 3.

While both teams still have work to do, both looked sharp for the morning.  Clark’s offensive line powered their way throughout the game as the defense also held their ground against a potentially explosive Reagan offense.  A solid crowd of fans filled the stands in the morning heat.

Clark begins the season in…check out the clock on the right side of this page.

WAY TO PLAY, COOGS!

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Setting the pace for Clark

With their best start since 2004, the Clark Cougar volleyball team is talent heavy with players such as Junior Abby Glosup who are stepping up. Read more from Express News reporter Pat Turner.

Clark volleyball is off to its best start in seven years, but Wednesday night was not the Cougar’s night. Up against #1 Johnson the #6 Cougars fell short, losing in three sets. It was only the second loss for the season for the Cougars.  Details in this story from the Express News.

Up next for the Coogs is the NEISD tournament this weekend. Clark will be among the top ranked teams in the tourney.

GO GET ‘EM COUGARS!

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