The Clark baseball and softball teams both experienced on Tuesday what has been rare this season – a loss. It’s the first one in district for baseball and only the second for softball and both only by the narrowest of margins.

The Cougars softball team just couldn’t get their bats fired up as Holmes got the one run they needed in the 4th inning to beat Clark 1-0. That happens to be the same score as their only other district loss, which was Taft in the first game of the season. Clark did have 6 hits to Holmes’ 4, but couldn’t muster the runs.  The loss leaves them in 3rd place in district, but with the chance to make a statement and a push in the next two games as they play second place O’Connor on Thursday and first place Taft next Tuesday.

The Clark Cougar Varsity Baseball team started District play with a 3-2 win over Taft.   The Cougars had 7 hits for 3 runs -Hunter McFall had 2 singles and scored 1 run, and Jason Cervantes and Trevor Settles each hit a double and scored.  Pitching for the win was Ryan Skowronski with 5 innings pitched, and Chris Werland and Trevor Settles pitched in relief to save the game.  This was a great start to district play.  Clark plays Seguin Thursday night at 5pm at NS # 2.  Clark JV Baseball also beat Taft, 8-2.  A great day to be a Clark Baseball player or fan!

Up next for the Cougars: the Northside ISD Tournament, this weekend.