Shaneve on fast track for college

Clark Cougar track and academic standout Shaneve Swift signed a letter of intent with the University of Incarnate Word on Monday, April 27th.  The daughter of Richard and Karen Swift, Shaneve plans to study Biology and Accounting, as she works towards a career in Ophthalmology.

Next week, she takes on the Region IV Track meet.  Currently ranked 1st in the Region for the 400m Dash, she also runs a leg of the 4x100m and 4x200m relays.  Best wishes to Shaneve on continued success with running and studies!

The Lady Cougar softball team is in the playoffs for the third year in a row. Congratulations and here’s the schedule for those who can help cheer them on:

• Game One: Friday, April 30th vs CC Carroll at 7:00 at Corpus Christi Calallen HS Field.
• Game Two: Saturday, vs CC Carroll May 1st at 12:00 at Northside Field # 2, 410/Culebra Rd.
• Game Three: (if needed): 30 minutes after conclusion of 12:00 game

Senior class sings alma mater

On a night when the baseball team clinched a playoff spot and the softball team won their game giving them a playoff spot and the best ever season in Clark history, the Clark athletic community celebrated a year of great accomplishments.  The annual Clark Athletic Booster Club Sports Banquet was a phenomenal success with accolades for players and coaches alike.

Highlights included a moment to recognize Coach Lloyd Alexander and his role in shaping a culture of winning in competition and in life, a parade of athletes and coaches that also included each player and teams successes and the awarding of $15,000 in scholarships to Clark seniors.  The $15,000 was a new record for scholarships awarded by the Booster Club and was made possible by parents and their membership fees, cap/tshirt and etc. sales, ad sponsorships by advertisers and volunteers at concession duties and the ATT golf tournament.

The Booster Club has also given over $30,000 this year directly to the athletic department for their needs.

SASports.com’s Jay Tope emceed the event and as usual did an outstanding job.

All Region teams announced

Congratulations to Elhad Emerllahu and Jason Brickman, Clark Cougar varsity basketball seniors.  Both were named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All Region team.

Brickman is headed to Long Island University following graduation and Emerllahu is currently deciding where he plays next.  Congratulations, Cougars and thanks for the great years at Clark.

Werland gets the "W"

The Clark baseball team put a win on the record books with a 4-1 win over district foe Warren at the NISD fields.  Chris Werland pitched a complete game in the victory. The win give the Cougars a 9-5 record in 28-5A and keeps them in the playoff hunt with two games left before playoffs.

Way to go, Coogs!

Macy shows typical Ellis form as QB

A spirited game ended without a winner in the annual Powder Puff football matchup between senior and junior girls.  The seniors led 14-8.

Led by quarterback Macy Ellis (the third of three Clark QB’s from the Ellis family), the seniors scored first on a reverse allowing Chloe Rhodes to put up six points (or it might have been Courtney – they’re twins).   Robin Lee Pennington added the extra 2 point conversion to give the seniors a 8-0 lead.

Mery celebrates following score

The juniors, led by Tara Mery, responded with a grinding ground game.  Sensing another famous Clark ground attack, the defense bit, allowing Mery to connect on an 8 yd. pass to Joelle Tanzler to tie the game following the extra point by Mery.

In the second half, Pennington again put on the jets and found the end zone but a motivated junior defense held tough for the extra points, making the score 14-8.

And there were some really ugly cheerleaders.

PHOTOS

Congratulations to several Clark Cougars as the spring edition of the Express News all city awards were announced. Seniors Elhad Emerllahu and Jason Brickman made the Express News Super Team in basketball.  Junior Johnny Lawson made the Express News Super Team for soccer as did Gabrielle Santorio.  Several athletes also made all area teams and all district teams.  All can be found at mysanantonio.com.

ALL AREA

District Track Meet, Gus Stadium, April 15-16:  Day 1 Results.  Rain forced some adjustments to the schedule and JV meet will not take place until next Wednesday.  Clark Varsity qualified many for Friday’s finals, which have been moved up to 1pm.  Field events delayed one day – will start at 9am on Friday.  Our first two  moving on to regionals in early May are David Scorceletti and Glynnis Meade in the 3200m, both setting personal records.  Full results after tomorrow.  Go Cougars!

The Clark boys golf team will be sending several golfers on to the regional tournament April 21-22. Sophomore Tyler Bercher qualified for regional with his second place showing in the District 28-5A tourney. Joining him will be the Clark “White”  team consisting of Seniors Sean Suputra, Kody Zurek and Bradyn Lipps, Junior Andrew Gold, and Sophomore J.T. Caldarola which also placed second at district.  The regional tournament will be held at Palmview Golf Course in McAllen.                                                  

The girls team will also be sending one member on to regionals. Junior Samantha Whitmore placed second at district qualifying her to advance. The tournament will be held April 19-20 at Los Lagos Golf Course in Edinburg.

Other members of the 2009-2010 Clark Cougar golf team are:                                                                                                                       Morgan Glenny (Senior), Morgan Burger (Junior), Grace Diana (Sophomore), Kristen Dunn (Sophomore), Victoria Ortiz (Junior),  Michelle Tucker (Freshman).

Jaye Washington (Senior), David Rojas (Junior), Jeremy Gordon (Freshman),  Austin Wise (Junior), Chase Kellam (Freshman), Ryan Thimmons (Freshman), Avery Ayers (Freshman)

Coach Eddie Burkett added that the entire team worked extremely hard, played well and kept up their grades and he is very proud of all of them.