Expectations high

In their preseason rankings, SanAntonio5ABaseball.com has ranked the Clark varsity baseball team #1.  For a complete listing, check the website.

The varsity Lady Cougars got back on the winning track, beating Warren 54-52. Clark led the entire game from start to finish, holding off a late furious comeback attempt by Warren during the 4th quarter to maintain the lead and win.

Clark is now 3-3 in District play, 15-8 overall. Their next game is a non-district match against Reagan on Saturday.

Come out and support your Cougars!

All Area/District teams announced

Several Clark Cougars from this year’s fall athletic seasons were peppered throughout the Express-News’ annual recognitions of local players.  28-5A All District Teams were also named in volleyball (Clark football All District awards were released earlier and can be found here). Complete lists can be found here.

Congratulations to each on their individual accolades and representing Tom C. Clark High School in the stadiums, gyms and fields.

ALL AREA FOOTBALL PLAYERS

ALL DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

CROSS COUNTRY CLASS TEAM

The varsity football team finished #2 in the area rankings after a 13-1 season which took them to the state quarterfinals.  They were #1 in the KSAT 12 rankings and #10 in the Associated Press (AP) rankings.

More fans, more wins, Clark spirit

On this great and glorious morning, I just want to wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to each one of you.  I don’t often editorialize here but it’s a privilege I’m taking today.

It’s already been a great year with more to come.  As we head into 2010 and since it is the holiday season, here’s a list of things I wish for in 2010:

More fans in the stands – If you haven’t been to a game this year, make plans to attend one soon.  Whether you’re a parent, a student, or an alum, if you haven’t seen what Clark is putting on the field, court, course, track or in the pool, you’re missing a good thing.  It’s easy to attend your own kids’ games or enjoy the sport you like but go see what their friends are doing.  You’ll be glad you did and impressed with the hard work and effort each of these athletes give.

More support for the booster club – I’ll be blunt here: your money is needed to make Clark athletics a better experience for each athlete and dancer/cheerleader.  Yes, the booster club supports every athlete and gives a sizable chunk to the Cougarettes.  As a matter of fact, take a look at their budget.  Where does most of the money go?  It’s not football.  The booster club, by UIL rules, can only hand over dollars to the athletic director.  That money is split a zillion little ways and there’s never enough for all the sports that need new jerseys, banquets, bags, balls, weights, entry fees, etc.  If you can’t give a buck or two, please get involved.  It makes Clark a better place for all students.

A man as honorable as Coach Alexander – Talk all you want about wins, losses, styles, play-calling, etc.  As long as we replace this great example and teacher for all our athletes with a man as good as he is, Clark will be just fine.  He’s put together a staff full of the same, which leads me to… (continue reading…)

Sophomore Perez steps up

If you missed the game between the Clark Cougars and the O’Connor Panthers, you missed an “Instant Classic”  A game that looked like a sure win in the first half and a definite loss in the second half turned out to be a double overtime thriller with veteran leadership and a super sophomore making the difference in a 76-72 district win.

The game started out promising with three, three point buckets (one by Jason Brickman and two by Jacob Palacios) for the first scores by Clark to give the Cougars an early 9-4 lead.  At the end of the first, Jacob Palacios would score on a put back off a Kyle Rutledge shot and a Jason Brickman steal ended the quarter with the Cougars leading 19-14.

In the second quarter, the score would tighten up as O’Connor would take their first lead of the game, 27-25 with 4:55 left before the half.  The Cougars regained the lead and went to the locker room up by two, 32-30.

• Coach Sylestine’s Post Game Comments
• PHOTOS by envisionfilmvideo.com
• Boxscore

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KSAT Instant Replay

Let your Cougar voice be heard as KSAT-TV polls viewers on the Best in Big Game Coverage for the ’09 season. Among the nominees are  Hayden Greenbauer – Offensive Player of the Year, Coach Lloyd Alexander – Coach of the Year, and our Clark Cougars – Team of the Year.

YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Clark wins

The boys basketball team remains undefeated in district with a 92-56 shellacking of Jay. Jason Brickman had 24 points to lead all scorers, Elhad Emerllahu added 16, Ansley Benjamin 13 and Sam Perez 11 to round out the Cougars in double figures.

The Cougars defeated Marshall 54-29 earlier in the week to open district play. Up next is O’Connor on Tuesday the 22nd at 4:30 following the girls game at Paul Taylor.

The Cougars ran head on into the 3rd ranked Jay Mustangs losing the contest 67-34. Vanessa Casanova scored 15 in the game, the only Clark player in double figures. Jay is ranked 19th in the coaches’ statewide poll and is undefeated in district.

Clark is now 14-7 on the season and 2-2 in district play following a narrow one point loss to Marshall earlier in the week. Next up is O’Connor on Tuesday the 22nd at 3:00 at Paul Taylor.

Texas AP 5A All-State Team

Three players from this year’s state quarter-finalist Clark varsity football team made the Associated Press Sports Editor’s Texas 5A All State Team.  Senior Robert Chapman, most likely headed to UTSA next year, was named to the 2nd Team as a center, Senior Greg Castro received Honorable Mention for his defensive play and Junior Webb Williams also received an Honorable Mention for his season kicking.

Congratulations, Cougars!

The entire list here.

Congratulations to the Clark Cougars girls varsity basketball team, who are ranked #9 this week by the Express News.  The 14-5 Cougars are off to a great start and take on #3 Jay this weekend.  The game is listed as a “best bet” by the paper for fans to see.  You can catch them tonight against Marshall as they try to raise their district record to 3-0 against the Rams.

The boy’s team, following their 4th place finish in the SAISD Tournament, also maintain their top ten ranking, also at #9 in the Express News rankings. The boys take on the Rams for their district opener tomorrow.

Way to go COOGS!