Clark boys soccer completed its bad weather make up games with a complete domination of Stevens on Saturday. The 5-0 victory included two goals each from seniors Johnny Lawson and Oscar Barboza and one from freshman defender Chris Pantaleon. The #1 ranked Cougars are 5-0-1 in district play.

The Clark girls lost a close one to Stevens. Tied 1-1 at the half, Stevens got a second half goal to take the win.

Matches against Holmes are scheduled for Tuesday.

The #1 ranked Clark boys soccer team took a 4-2 victory over Warren in a game that was to have been played during the recent freezing weather.  Johnny Lawson and Oscar Barboza each had two goals in the win.  The game solidifies the Cougars hold on first place in district. Warren is tied with Marshall for 2nd place.

The Clark girls fought Warren to a 0-0 tie. The Cougars, off to a slow start in district, are picking up traction with one win and one tie in the last two games.

Both teams play non-district match ups against New Braunfels tonight.

GO GET ‘EM COOGS!

#21 Kyle Rutledge

The Clark boys basketball team dominated the hardwood in a 49-33 victory over O’Connor. The Panthers managed to score only 6 points in the first half to Clark’s 20. Ansley Benjamin and Adam Perez each had 15 points for the Cougars while Kyle Rutledge added 9. With an 11-3 record Clark is in 2nd place in District 27-5A. They take on the first place Taft Raiders on Saturday at 1:30 at Paul Taylor.

GO COOGS!

The Clark Cougar Varsity Baseball team begins their season this afternoon with a scrimmage against South San HS at 4pm at South San. The Cougars return 11 varsity players this year and hopes are high once again for a winning season as the Cougars aim for a 5th straight playoff appearance! Come see the boys play! Clark JV Baseball also begins their season today at 4pm at Clark vs South San. Full Varisty & JV Baseball schedules are available on the calendar link. GO COOGS!

After two “nail biter” games in the last ten days, the Clark boys basketball team took care of business against Holmes on Saturday with a 59-49 win. The Cougars were led in scoring by Ansley Benjamin with 13 and Adam Perez with 10. Kyle Rutledge added 9 and Shawn Cason had 8 points in the victory. The boys are now tied with Warren for second place in district.

Meanwhile, the Clark girls lost a tough one against the Huskies, 39-32.

Both teams face O’Connor this week.  For the girls it’s Tuesday at 6:30 at Paul Taylor – their last game of the season. The boys play on Wednesday at Paul Taylor.

GO GET ‘EM COOGS!

The Clark boys soccer team found the back of the net twice on Saturday, beating Jay 2-0. Johnny Lawson and Oscar Barboza scored one goal a piece, bringing the Cougars’ district record to 3-0-1 and keeping them on top of the district standings.

Meanwhile, the Clark girls unleashed a barrage of goals in their 6-0 victory over Jay. Scoring for the Coogs: Frances Moore, Andrea Romero, Blair Socha, Briana Burtone and Briana Aguirre. The game was the first district win for Clark this year, but the season is young!

Both teams face Stevens on Wednesday. GO COOGS!

NISD has announced that today’s games have been canceled and rescheduled.  No JV or Freshman games take place tomorrow. Here is the explanation from NISD:

Athletic Events for for Feb. 4 and 5:
-All athletic events have been canceled for Friday, February 4th.
-All sub-varsity events have been canceled for Saturday, February 5th.
-All Varsity events  will be played as scheduled on Saturday, February 5th.
-All Varsity Basketball canceled Friday, February 4th, have been Rescheduled for Saturday, February 5th
-All Varsity Soccer canceled Friday, February 4th, will be made up this next week – tba.
-Any scheduled practices for Saturday will be permitted.

Mr. Freeze put up an inch of ice and some snow, grounding the Cougars.  The student section, in a rare moment that no one can recall since 1986, rooted for the Flakes throughout the night.

Miller in WAC Championships in SA

2010 Clark graduate Chelsea Miller’s first ever Western Athletic Conference Championship swim meet will be in San Antonio, at Palo Alto Pool, starting Wednesday Feb 23rd, and going through Saturday, Feb 26th.  This will be an exciting swim meet, and the Boise State Broncos hope to repeat as WAC champs!  Here’s a link to more information about the meet:  http://www.wacsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=10100&ATCLID=204843076

Student athletes playing at next level

Four Clark Cougar athletes committed to offers from universities far and near at a public ceremony at Clark High School.

Ryan Jones, son of Bill and Karen Jones, will be attending Harvard and playing football for the Crimson.  Jones starred at running back for the Cougars and was a top runner on the track team. Video

Glynnis Meade, daughter of Dave and Rose Meade, received a track scholarship from Dallas Baptist University where she will join the cross country team there. Video

Brianna Burtone, daughter of John and Jeanie Burtone, will attend school and play soccer locally at Our Lady of the Lake University.  Video

Krista Maples, daughter of Guy and Carmela Maples, will continue her soccer career at St. Mary’s University. Video

Earlier this year baseball players Braden Mattson (TCU) and Hunter McFall (Midland JC) received and accepted offers to play.

Congratulations, Cougars!  Good luck at college and we’ll be watching.

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