- September 6, 2024
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Allen Clark is a rising sophomore running back at The Out-of-Door Academy. Clark, who is 6-foot, 210 pounds, had 15 carries for 83 yards in the Thunder's spring game jamboree against Oasis High and Bradenton Christian High on May 18. As a freshman in 2022, Clark had 44 carries for 391 yards (8.9 yards per carry) and six touchdowns while splitting time with seniors Griffin DeRusso (190 carries) and Luca Marino (56 carries).
When did you start playing football?
I played a little in elementary school, but I started for real in sixth grade. I was a bigger kid. It was just the sport that made sense to play.
What is the appeal to you?
The connections and the people I have met through the game. I also feel like I can go a long way in football. And my dad (Frankie Clark) is a big fan, and he pushes me to be better, so that's fun.
What is your best skill?
I actually like blocking the most even though I'm mostly a running back. I like getting to use my size and hitting people.
What have you been working to improve?
I'm always trying to get better at everything, but especially my speed. It's important for a running back.
What is your favorite memory?
Beating Saint Stephen's Episcopal on the road last year (26-22). They're our rival. Beating them after going winless the previous two years, that was cool.
What are your goals for the fall season?
Getting better. That goes for me and the team. In every way that we can, we need to be better.
What is your favorite food?
I have to go with pasta. I love it.
What is your favorite TV show?
I watch a lot of "Criminal Minds."
What is your favorite school subject?
I like math. It's something that comes naturally to me.
What are your hobbies?
I like hanging with friends. We're either playing video games like NBA2K or going to the mall.
What is the best advice you have received?
Keep working no matter what.
Finish this sentence: "Allen Clark is …"
Enthusiastic. Whatever I do, I want to be the best at it, so I give it my all.
