Cougar Football

The Clark Cougar football program is prominent in this year’s Fall Preview.   Congratulations to several Clark players, past and present, mentioned.  You can check out the accolades and expectations for Clark in the fall preview here.

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In a defense dominated game, Clark senior Jock Tilghman delivered the only touchdown in the annual H-E-B All-Star game in the Alamodome.  As Raul Dominguez of the San Antonio Express News stated, “Clark running back Jock Tilghman sealed the victory with a late touchdown, weaving through the East’s defense for a 27-yard run with 5:02 left in the game.”  Tilghman’s next appearance in pads will be for West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas.

Senior Cory Smith also represented Clark in the game as an offensive lineman.

Good job, gentlemen!

Smith and Tilghman are All Stars

OK, sort of.  Cory Smith, a senior who signed with Angelo State and Jock Tilghman, a senior who will run for West Texas A&M, will represent the Clark Cougars one last time this weekend on the gridiron.  Both are playing in the H-E-B All-Star Football Game on Saturday at Comalander Stadium.

Kickoff for the 31st event is 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at area H-E-B stores for $8. Tickets at the gate will be $10. For information, go to http://www.ksnusa.org/allstar.htm.

C. Smith, J. Tilghman sign with parents

Two seniors from the 2009 state semifinalists Clark Cougar football team will keep playing in college.  Jock Tilghman, the Texas Football 5A player of the Year, signed a National Letter of Intent to play for West Texas A&M in Canyon.  The leading rusher in 5A football this year, Jock plans to major in History.  His mother is  Bridgette Tilghman.  According to a press release from West Texas A&M, Coach Don Carthel is elated with this year’s class,  “Our incoming running backs may be the best we’ve seen. The running back position may just be the strongest position in this class”.

Cory Smith, a senior offensive lineman, also signed a National Letter of Intent.  He’ll be heading to Angelo State University.  Cory was a 1st team All District selection on this year’s team. The son of Victor and Kelly Smith, Cory plans to major in Physical Therapy.

The Head Coach of the Clark Cougars is Lloyd Alexander.

During the early signing period in the fall, senior Anna Drewry signed with Purdue to play volleyball.   A first-team all-district selection as a junior under coach Kristen Daniells, Drewry also is a three-year honor roll member and threw shot put and discus for the Clark track team the last two years. She plans on majoring in biology and animal sciences.

Jordan Brickman, signed to play basketball for Navy.  Kevin Hamilton is the head basketball coach for Clark.

Congratulations to the parents and their Clark athletes and good luck.