Ryan Shepherd and Joshua Clark Named COC Student-Athletes of the Week

College of the Canyons Student-Athlete of the Week promotional graphic featuring headshots of women's soccer player Ryan Shepherd and football player Joshua Clark.
October 25, 2023

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director

College of the Canyons student-athletes Ryan Shepherd (women's soccer) and Joshua Clark (football) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's & Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running Oct. 16-21. Shepherd and Clark are the eighth set of honorees for the fall 2023 semester.

Ryan Shepherd / Women's Soccer

Shepherd has been a force on the pitch for the Lady Cougars, combining for a trio of goals across the team's two conference matches.

The sophomore out of Saugus High School netted a pair of unassisted scores during COC's 3-1 road win at Santa Monica College on Oct. 17, breaking through in both the 30th and 80th minutes.

Two days later Shepherd was the first to score during the team's 3-0 victory at L.A Valley College on Oct. 20.

For the season, Shepherd is tied for second on the team and ninth in the Western State Conference (WSC) with eight goals. Four of those scores have been game winners. Shepherd has also been credited with three assists on the year.

Joshua Clark / Football

Clark had a remarkable performance in the Cougars 49-45 loss to Allan Hancock College on Oct. 21.

The Highland High School graduate was spectacular as a runner and receiver for Canyons, finishing the game with 108 rushing yards and two touchdown runs to go with four catches for 153 receiving yards and a third touchdown.

His score midway through the third quarter was instrumental in helping get Canyons back in the game at 35-28. The sophomore added back-to-back runs of 25 and 22 yards during the third quarter scoring drive before getting into the end zone. His second rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter briefly gave COC the lead at 45-42. Clark's first score of the game came by way of a 77-yard touchdown pass in the opening quarter.

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