Johnny on the spot

The Clark boys soccer team kept their district record perfect with a 7-0 win over O’Connor on Friday. The victory included a three goal “hat trick” for senior Johnny Lawson. Also scoring for the Cougars were Evan Javors, Luis Hernandez, Jair Rodriguez and Gustavo Garcia.

Clark has stormed out to an 8-0-1 record in this first month of the season including a 5-0 start to district play.

The Clark girls suffered their first district loss of the season losing 1-0 to O’Connor. The Cougars district record now stands at 2-1-2 in district and 3-2-4 for the season.

Trevino sends it for goal

Goalies and defense made statements in both the girls’ and boys’ varsity soccer games against the Stevens Falcons at the NISD soccer fields.

The boys took a half to get warmed up but once the second half started, the Clark Cougars got three quick goals to blank the Falcons 3-0.  Zach Guevara begin the scoring in the 66th minute with a shot to the goal.  Three minutes later, Jair Rodriguez took advantage of another Stevens defensive breakdown to make it 2-0.  In the 79th minute, Johnny Lawson completed the trifecta with a shot to give the Cougars the 3-0 district win.

Santorio scores against Stevens

The girls didn’t wait near as long in their whipping of Stevens.  Goals were scored early and often, with Clark taking a 4-0 lead at halftime. Gabrielle Santorio, Macy Ellis, Alyssa Bloom, Toria Siefert, Francis Moore, Krysta Maples and Andrea Romero each accounted for a nail in the Stevens’ coffin.  It was the first district win for the Cougars after a tie in their district opener.

WAY TO GO COUGARS!

PHOTOS

Congratulations to Jair Rodriquez, Johnny Lawson and Luis Hernandez.  They were recognized in this week’s “Game Balls” section of the Express News for their efforts in helping Clark go 3-0 in the Klein Tournament.  The boys team is 3-0-1 on the year and take on Brandeis on Friday.

Congratulations to the following Clark athletes who’ve won various All-City and District Team honors.  It’s a good day to be a Clark Cougar fan!

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