Kyle Clark
THIS YEAR: Despite his relative youth, freshman Kyle Clark is expected to have an impact on the Cougar fortunes of 2009 ... Bolsters the Cougars' presence in the hurdles, particularly in the 400-meter intermediates ... Also figures to be a factor on the Cougar 4x400-meter relay.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-sport standout at Whittier (Calif.) Christian High, earning 4 varsity letters in track & field and 3 in football ... In track & field, was the 2008 CIF Division IV champion in the 300-meter hurdles (38.92) ... At the same meet, was fifth in the 110-meter hurdles (15.96) ... Qualified for the CIF Master's Meet and finished eighth (38.60) ... Was the Olympic League champ in the 110 highs (15.94) ... Won the Russell Cup titles in both the 110 highs (16.12) and 300 intermediates (41.23) ... Holds the school record in the 400-meters (49.70) ... As a senior in football rushed for 241 yards on 38 carries (6.3 avg.) and recorded 16 reception for 472 yards (29.5 avg.) ... In all, scored 8 TDs, including a 71-yard catch-and-run in a 28-21 victory at L.A. Baptist High ... Led Alpha League with 8 interceptions as a junior.
PERSONAL: Born July 12, 1989, in Whittier, Calif. ... Parents are Ray and Debra Clark ... Majoring in sociology ... Would like to be a fireman.
