Big and "bad"

While the names behind the line might be familiar, the names on the line might not be.  In this article, those Clark Cougar varsity football players get some of the recognition they deserve for the success of this year’s team.

Junior RB Ryan Jones bulls past Matadors

The season’s first football scrimmage involving the varsity, JV and freshman teams ended with mixed results, especially if you read local media reports.  As expected, the Clark varsity, who returned several starters from last year’s state semifinal team, looked good on defense along with some new faces in new places.  The offense also looked ready, scrimmaging without Senior quarterback Hayden Greenbauer, receiver Joe Vasquez, center Robert Chapman, OL Anker Wiggins as well as others.  Several starters from last year watched from the sideline as Sophomore QB Josh Kern guided the offense to a TD in a short game-like portion of the scrimmage with a pass to sophomore receiver Brandon Yates.  Both the JV and freshman teams also looked good in their portions of the scrimmage against the Seguin Matadors.

The Gazette-Enterprise of Seguin also watched the scrimmage.  Read what they had to say about it here.

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Two of a kind

Pat Turner, who does a fantastic job of covering Clark Cougar sports for the Express-News and the SACommunity Northwest and Central papers, writes a great article today about Hayden Greenbauer and Robert Chapman.  You can read the full story here.

The 2009 editions of the Clark Cougar Football and Volleyball teams have begun official practices for their 2009 seasons.  Coach Lloyd Alexander talks about what fans can expect from this year’s varsity football team.

Chapman signs with UTSA

Clark senior center/deep snapper Robert Chapman has committed to sign with Coach Larry Coker and UTSA to play college football.  After being pursued by various colleges, Chapman will become a UTSA Roadrunner following his senior season at Clark.  Coker offered Chapman a 5 year deal where Robert will major in business, looking to earn an MBA from UTSA.  The son of Bill and Amy Chapman,  Robert’s decision was based on the coaching staff and “a value system that’s filled with integrity”, according to Bill.  Coker’s comment that “we’re giving D1 scholarships to get D1 players” also spoke to the seriousness of the program and where it’s headed and that also played a part in Robert’s decision. (continue reading…)

#59 Robert Chapman

Congratulations to senior Clark Cougar Robert Chapman.  Not only successful on the field, the center/deep snapper for varsity football received a statewide award for his work in the classroom. Chapman made the third annual Pre Season All Academic Football Team for the state of Texas announced by Randy Rodgers and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football.  Congratulations, Robert.

(Thanks to TK)

Price wraps up vs. Madison

Hayden Greenbauer and Robert Chapman are two Clark Cougar football players on 5ATexasFootball.com preseason All State Teams for 2009.  Each were listed as 2nd Team All State players.  Senior Ethan Price, Senior Joe Vasquez and Junior Ryan Jones also made their Region 4 players to watch list in the Region 4 analysis. Read it all at http://www.5atexasfootball.com

Ranks Clark #25 in preseason list

5ATexasFootball.com has released their first ranking of the season and the Clark Cougar Football team cracks the list at #25 in the state.  Clark is one of only three Region 4 teams on the list.  Not entirely accurate (where is that guy? and why isn’t he playing?),  the article that accompanies it is a good read and great for diehard fans of the program.  You can find out more here.

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With the cancellation of the Spring football game and coming off an appearance in the state semifinals, any news on next year’s team is welcome.  Pat Turner, who does a great job of following Clark Cougar teams, has a great article on what’s going on with the 2009 edition of the Clark Cougar football team.

What do YOU think about next year’s team?  Comment below…

Greg Castro cheered by teammates

The annual Lift-A-Thon, sponsored by the Clark Texas Football Club, was another huge success. The event played to a packed house of enthusiastic Cougar supporters.  The Lift-A-Thon, backed by individual and business sponsors, is the only fundraiser for Clark Cougar football and provides a good look at the strength of next season’s defending Regional Champions.  Several players exceeded their personal best records with  Juniors Greg Castro and Robert Chapman leading the way. Clark’s Top Cats dance team provided entertainment.

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