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Youthful women’s volleyball team finishes strong

Ember Trembley — Wed, 7 Dec 2011

Three sophomores lead Clark all the way to the NWAACC Volleyball Championships

Clark's women's volleyball team overcame youth and a tough preseason to finish third in the West Division and make an appearance in the 2011 NWAACC Volleyball Championship tournament. The tournamen...

Men’s soccer falls short in playoffs

Juan Luis Cornejo — Wed, 7 Dec 2011

Overtime goal in opening playoff game ends Clark’s winning season

What had seemed like a dream year for Clark's men's soccer team ended Nov. 9, as the Penguins fell to Olympic College 1-0 in the first round of the NWAACC Soccer Championships. The loss cut short...

Clark College Athletic Hall of Fame Coming 2012

Hannah Swader — Fri, 18 Nov 2011

By: Hannah SwaderPenguin athletes, teams, coaches and contributors will be honored

Denny Huston's self-termed and lsquo;mission of work' for the past 14 months has made the Clark College Athletic Hall of Fame a reality. Huston, who retired earlier this year from serving as Clark's interim athletic director, started ...

Men's Basketball Team is Going for the Gold

Juan Luis Cornejo — Fri, 18 Nov 2011

By: Juan Luis CornejoPenguins hope sophomore experience, freshman talent wil get them to the championship

A solid base of seven sophomores, teamed with a talented crew of freshmen, has made Clark's men's basketball program set its sights on an NWAACC championship this season. According t...

Penguins dominate visiting North Idaho

Dan Ellertson — Thu, 3 Nov 2011

David Casaras Sanches scores three goals in 5-0 win

David Casaras Sanches scores three goals in 5-0 win. ...

Cody Guthrie is "Coach on the field" for men's soccer team

Lexi Sterling — Thu, 3 Nov 2011

Sophomore defender and captain takes charge on the field

Being a leader is no easy task. Cody Guthrie knows this first-hand. The 6-foot-1-inch sophomore is a captain for Clark's men's soccer team. The 19-year-old Guthrie is one of eight sophomores on his team. He is the Penguins' starting center-back ...

Harris takes on leadership role for penguins

Juan Luis Cornejo — Thu, 3 Nov 2011

The captain is one of three sophomores on Clark's Volleyball squad

Adding a splash of experience and leadership to her volleyball squad, returning middle blocker Morgan Harris has taken the reins of a 2011 Clark women's team full of freshman players. 'Harris is our captain and a pivotal player on th...

Oi! We're The Timbers Army. Who are you?

Bradley York — Thu, 20 Oct 2011

An inside look at the Portland Timbers Fan Group, and their trip to a match in Canada.

RCTID: Five simple letters that don't mean much to the normal person. For the Timbers Army (TA), however, these five letters are as big as life. The saying 'Rose City and lsquo;til I die' is to a select few TA soldiers the way we live day-to-day. It r...

Canadian Touch Energizes Penguin Midfield

Juan Luis Cornejo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011

Freshman midfielder makes trip from Vancouver, B.C., to play for Clark

Hailing from the Canadian Vancouver, Emile Saimovici is the first international student to play on Clark's men's soccer team. He has since proven himself to be one of its pillars as well. 'He is probably the most technical kid on this year's team,'...

Explosive Second Half Propels Chemeketa To Victory over Clark

Dan Ellertson — Thu, 20 Oct 2011

The loss bumps the men's soccer out of first place in the South Division

A strong offensive surge in the second half of Saturday's men's soccer match propelled Chemeketa to a crucial victory over Clark in Salem. The Penguins kept within striking distance in the first half and were down 2-0 at halftime. The Storm turned ...

Lady Penguins take down Storm on the road

Dan Ellertson — Thu, 20 Oct 2011

By: Dan Ellertson4-1 Victory lifts Clark above Chemeketa in the standings

Clark's women's soccer team used a balanced attack to defeat the Chemeketa Storm 4-1 on Saturday at West Salem High School in Salem. The Penguins scored two goals in each half of the match, using clutch defense to protect the lead. Britt...

NBA cancels training camp and 43 preseason games

Sports Editor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011

By: Sports Editor

By: Sports EditorNew coaches aim to revive softball program

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Penguins hold off Red Devils at home

Sports Editor — Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Clutch play gives Clark volleyball the victory in the fifth set