Vancouver, WA -- Clark College men's and women's soccer and cross country teams will compete for an NWAACC championship as playoffs begin this week. Fans are encouraged to follow the Penguins on Twitter @clarkpenguins for the latest scores and updates.
Men's Soccer
Since 2010, the men's soccer team has gone 41-3-9 in league play and captured three (3) South Region Championships (2010, 2012, & 2013)
Clark will host the NWAACC Championship Quarterfinals on Saturday, November 9th at 2:00 p.m. Free admission with/ID for Clark Students, Faculty and Staff.
Women's Soccer
Clark posted their best South Region league record (10-4-2) since the 2007 soccer season.
As a #3 Seed, Clark will travel to Whatcom for an NWAACC Championship First Round match on Wednesday, November 6th at 3:00 p.m.
Men's & Women's Cross Country
Clark College will host the Men's and Women's NWAACC Cross Country Championships at Lewisville State Park in Battle Ground, WA on Saturday, November 9th.
Saturday's Event Schedule
10:45 AM National Anthem
10:55 AM Final Call Women's Race
11:00 AM Women's 5000 Meter Race
11:55 AM Final Call Men's Race
12:00 PM Men's 8000 Meter Race
1:00 PM Awards Presentation
About Clark College Athletics
Penguin Athletics has a proud tradition of competitive success within the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). The department offers 11 intercollegiate sports programs: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's and Women's Track & Field and Women's Volleyball.
Penguin Athletics places great emphasis on academic performance as well as athletic achievement. The program offers student athletes the opportunity to reach their educational goals, as well pursue meaningful athletic accomplishments. For more information, visit Clark Athletics' website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Support Clark College Athletics by making your tax deductible donation to the Penguin Athletic Club (PAC). For more information follow this link. Former Student-Athletes are invited to join the Alumni Association Facebook Page for upcoming Alumni events.
2012-13 Highlights
-Women's basketball sixth place finish at the NWAACC Basketball Championships, first placing since 2001
-Men's Basketball posted a 3.17 overall team GPA
-Four programs recorded an overall team GPA above 3.0
-Men's soccer wins seventh Southern Region title
-Men's Soccer Head Coach Biniam Afenegus named Southern Region Coach of the Year
-Men's Soccer Borce Atanasov named NWAACC Baden Player of the Year and Southern Region MVP
-Women's Soccer reached NWAACC playoffs for the second straight year
-Six athletes named to NWAACC All-Academic teams
-Nine athletes received Academic Leadership Awards
-Softball complex construction complete
-Awarded bid to host NWAACC Cross Country Championships 2013-2015
-20 student-athletes named to All Stars teams
-Seven out of 11 sponsored programs participated in NWAACC post-season play
