The Clark Cougars volleyball team came home to take on Alamo Heights in a non-district match and extended their record to 8-1 on the year. The Cougars defeated the Mules 25-13, 25-13, 25-19.

A full gym, including several players arriving from football two-a-days, cheered on the ladies in a game that was broadcast on radioesantonio.com with Jay Tope.

A big game is up next for the Cougars against #1 ranked Johnson Wednesday night at Clark at 7:00pm. Show up early to get a seat and show up loud.

#6 ranking in Express News

The Clark Cougars varsity volleyball team rocketed to #6 on the first week of this season’s Express News rankings.  Unranked previous to season play, an outstanding effort by the ladies, including wins over #4 Antonian and a 2nd place finish in the NISD tournament, earned them the spot.  Brandeis dropped from #7 to #10 and O’Connor dropped out of the poll.

The Cougars face #1 Johnson tomorrow evening at Clark (hint: short drive to come and see this team play) but first face Alamo Heights in our home gym (hint:  see hint #1).

Good work Cougars!

Cougars starting 2011 strong

The Clark Cougars volleyball team made Clark, Texas proud, playing in the championship game of the NISD tournament.  Playing 6 games in a 36 hour period, the Cougars came home with the 2nd place trophy and two individual honors.

Clark defeated MacArthur, Alice, Antonian, Round Rock and Warren in the tournament which also featured several other area teams, including many NISD teams.  The championship game was a rematch with Antonian.  Marcella Arellano and Jenn Garrett were named to the All Tournament team.

The Cougars went into the final game on a  seven game win streak and are now 7-1 on the season. With their best starting record in recent history, the Cougars look to add to their wins this week, taking on Alamo Heights and Johnson.  Johnson is 10-1 and placed 2nd in the Westwood tournament this weekend.  Clark then crosses the border to play in the NEISD tournament next weekend.

Congratulations Cougars and keep up the good hustle and hard work.

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Cougars refuse to lose

The Antonian Apaches, last year’s TAPPS state champion and this year’s Express News #6 pick, looked to give the Cougars volleyball team a real challenge in the NISD tournament this weekend.  Like Clark’s three previous opponents, the Cougar’s dismissed them with relative ease and remained undefeated in five games this season.

The Clark Cougars have now beaten Churchill, MacArthur (twice) Alice and Antonian and have only recorded two losses in 14 matches.  In two matches against Alice, the Cougars only allowed eight total points.

Catch this talented team this weekend on Saturday as the NISD tournament continues at 10:30am at O’Connor as they look to continue their winning ways against Round Rock.

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The Clark Cougar volleyball team, fresh off their victory over Churchill, sent another NEISD team to the loss column with a 25-21 25-23 25-21 shutout of the MacArthur Brahmas.  Marcella Arellano had 12 kills and 15 digs, Abby Glosup posted 27 assists and Jenn Garrett had 4 blocked shots in the victory.

Next in their sights are the teams participating on the NISD tournament this weekend.

Good luck, ladies.

Clark trainer Paul “Doc” Rost and his team are ready for new UIL rules concerning concussions and playing time. KENS 5 reporter Wendy Rigby talked with Doc in this video about the changes.

Clark Volleyball

It’s been 7 years since Clark volleyball opened the season with a victory over Churchill, but on Monday night the 2011 Cougars made it happen by a score of 3-1. After dropping the first game 17-25, Clark took the next three 27-25, 25-17 and 25-16. The Cougars looking stronger and more confident with each game. Details in the Express News volleyball coverage.

The game marked the 100th victory for Coach Kristen Daniell and her first against Churchill, her alma mater.

Clark last beat Churchill in 2004, the season after Clark’s 2003 State Championship.

WAY TO GO COOGS!!!

Clark Cougar senior quarterback  Josh Kern speaks about the upcoming football season and his future as an Arizona Wildcat.

Wells wins GOLD!

Clark Cougar Austin Wells outran the competition at the 2011 AAU Junior Olympics in New Orleans on August 6th finishing the 3000 meter run with a time of 9:14.23 and winning the gold medal. Wells, who runs cross country and track for Clark, was competing against 64 athletes from across the US, Puerto Rico, the UK and Korea.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             He placed 1st in the AAU Area 14 District Qualifier in Round Rock, TX and 1st in the National Qualifier in Converse,TX to qualify to go to the National Championship event.

CONGRATULATIONS AUSTIN!

Jenn Garrett

The Clark Cougar volleyball team begins the 2011-2012 varsity season with a match against Churchill tomorrow night.

Seniors Marcella Arellano and Jenn Garrett, named to the Express News Players to Watch list, lead a talented team this season.

Cougar fans can show up at Blossom at 7:00 to cheer them on against the Chargers in the traditional season opening match.

Go Coogs!