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!!!

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Before the fall school bell rings, the Clark Cougars will head to the courts and fields, kicking off the 2010 athletic schedule.  Coach Kristen Daniell and the varsity volleyball girls take on the Churchill Chargers at 5:30pm at Paul Taylor field house. The Chargers are ranked #1 in the Express News preseason poll.

At Clark, the football teams start fall practice.  First year head coach Steven McGhee begins a new era with a relatively young roster and players returning from a 13-1 season in key areas.

Finally, season ticket sales for the varsity football season go on sale at the cafeteria on campus at 6pm.

IT”S GAME TIME IN CLARK, TEXAS!  Go Cougars!

Claire Webster signs

Clark volleyball player Claire Webster made her commitment to Midwestern State University official during a signing ceremony at Clark today. Webster, an all district right side hitter for the Cougars, will also play right side for the Mustangs.

Webster made her commitment to the Division II school after a visit back in September. She says other schools had discouraged her from pursuing a nursing degree while playing volleyball, but Midwestern State did not and that was a big factor in her decision. The Mustangs compete in the Lone Star Conference.

Webster’s coach at Clark is Kristen Daniell. Her parents are Timothy and Shanan Webster.

Cougars end season in playoffs

With what seemed like the entire East Central community watching, the Hornets defeated the Clark Cougars volleyball team in the first round of the 2009 5A playoffs.  The Cougars scored the first point of the match but that would be their only lead, falling 14-25, 17-25 and 16-25.  This was the 25th straight year the Cougars have made it to the playoffs.  Special recognition goes to this year’s Seniors – Vanessa Casanova, Claire Webster, Katlin Mazzocco, Kayla Jarzombek, Liz Bergman and Stephanie Peña.  Congratulations, you’ll be missed and good luck next year.

The Cougars are coached by Kristen Daniell.

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