Blake Clark

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Marion
Hometown:
Marion, Ill.

2019 SEASON

Played in 16 games, starting five as a freshman ... finished the season with five shots (four on goal) ... made her collegiate debut in the season opener against Illinois Springfield on Aug. 23, earning the start and playing 45 minutes ... fired off two shot attempts against Rose-Hulman on Aug. 27 ... played in a season-high 76 minutes at Western Kentucky on Sept. 13.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB

A four-year varsity starter, team captain...Team tied the school record for wins (17) in 2018 and won Regional championship...South Seven Conference Offensive Player of the Year and team MVP as a senior, in which she set the school record for goals in a season (52) — the 17th most in state history...Also ranked fourth in Illinois for goals scored consecutively in a season (15)...Southern Illinois Coaches Association All-South team, All-Sectional pick in 2018...Played for Scott Gallagher’s St. Louis club team that advanced to the 2016 ECNL Playoffs in Oceanside, Calif.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Dave and Heather Clark...Father is a transportation manager...Born on May 25, 2001 in Carbondale, Ill...The oldest of four siblings...In high school, participated in Student Advisory Board, Senior Class Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, Young Conservatives Club Unified Partners Special Olympics, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Committee, Mentoring Freshman Program CATS, Tri-Hi-Y Service Club and Down to Pray Youth Group...High school National Honor Society and Math Honor Society member who earned Rotary Silver Key, Academic GPA Award and Perfect Attendance Award...Was born with a cleft palette that required surgery and worked with a therapist to overcome speech difficulties.

WHY I CHOSE SIU

“SIU has always been my school of choice, both of my parents are alumni, and I live just 30 miles from Carbondale. Additionally, SIU is the only school in Illinois that offers a four-year Dental Hygienist degree. I am also excited to be playing on the inaugural women’s soccer team!”