VYPE Magazine honors Shadow Creek and coach Butler 
June 13, 2020
The first two years of varsity competition for the Shadow Creek Sharks has been a storybook journey.
Heath, Garrison inducted into VYPE Magazine Hall of Fame
June 2, 2020
The accolades for Heath are too numerous to include in this story, but the impact he made in the lives of thousands of athletes over his coaching career are legendary.
Calib Perez receives Glenda Dawson Legacy Award
May 25, 2020
A Dawson All-District football standout, who stands at 6-foot-6 and 285 lbs., has committed to play football and continue his education at the collegiate level for the Duke Blue Devils.
Dawson Football Booster Club announces scholarship winners
May 21, 2020
Each school year, the Dawson Football Booster Club gives $10,000 in scholarship money to deserving senior players.
Van Meter returns to gridiron sideline
April 21, 2020
"I just couldn't get it out of my blood," former Friendswood head football coach Steve Van Meter recently said.
Coronavirus suspends all high school sports
March 16, 2020
While the Coronavirus pandemic's effect is unprecedented, the local schools have experience in dealing with extended postponements during hurricane season.
Lady Oilers thrash Alief Elsik 15-0
March 16, 2020
It looks like another season where Pearland will totally dominate the teams from Alief ISD which is nothing new.
Lady Mustangs rip GC Memorial 15-0
March 16, 2020
The Lady Mustangs are 3-0 in District 22-5A and are tied with Santa Fe (3-0). The two teams were set to face one another just prior to the suspension.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
There is nothing to fear
March 16, 2020
I would suggest that we need to make a friend of our fear . . .
Gaston, Ingram headline All-District 23-6A picks
March 10, 2020
Joining Gaston on the All-District first-team from Pearland was senior guard Kyah Barlow and sophomore forward Aryelle Stevens.
Lady Oilers romp past Lady Eagles in district contest
March 10, 2020
The Lady O's wasted little time staking their claim to the lead as they scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning for a 6-0 advantage.
Oilers win playoff opener; fall to Beaumont United
March 3, 2020
The 2019-20 basketball season for the Pearland Oilers was a mixture of high's and low's.
Pearland Lady Oilers softball schedule
March 3, 2020
The 2020 softball schedule for the Pearland Lady Oilers.
Pearland boys soccer
March 3, 2020
The Oilers are now 10-5-2 overall and looking to make a push for the playoffs.
Pearland girls soccer
March 3, 2020
Pearland is now 5-3-1 in district play and has a firm grip on the third playoff spot.
Lady Chargers notch 41-35 win over Lady Oilers
February 25, 2020
Pearland head coach Lauren Martens was visibly frustrated as her team was either having trouble getting the ball across midcourt, throwing bad passes, missing shots, or turning over the ball to the Lady Chargers.
Lady Mavericks eliminate Lady Mustangs from playoffs
February 24, 2020
Friendswood attempted a comeback with 12 points in the final eight minutes, but Manvel was able to stay with the Lady Mustangs with 11 points to get the 62-44 playoff win.
No. 3 Shadow Creek romps past Ball High 70-41
February 24, 2020
Shadow Creek won the 24-5A district title with a 16-0 mark and are now 31-4 overall and are the No. 3 ranked Class 5A team in the state.
Haynie Strike Out Cancer Tournament
February 24, 2020
The Pearland Lady Oilers will host the annual "Jennifer Haynie Strike Out Cancer" Softball Tournament in honor of former Lady Oiler Jennifer Haynie and others who are presently fighting cancer or those who are cancer survivors.
Brown named to TSWA All-State first-team
February 24, 2020
Brown was also named as a placekicker to the first-team Associated Press All-State team and he was also honored by MaxPreps as a first-team selection.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
Lessons to learn from the pearl
February 24, 2020
"No wonder those who have referred to a heavenly home has as its entrance pearly gates!"
Pearland moves past Atascocita 45-31
February 23, 2020
When teams face one another in the post-season, there are always those who predict the team who is favored to win. In the case of Pearland versus Atascocita, some thought the No. 14 ranked Lady Eagles would defeat the Lady Oilers.
Pearland slips past Dickinson 37-28
February 18, 2020
“In the fourth quarter, we put our best defenders as close as we could on them and tried to limit their looks at the basket," said Pearland head coach Lauren Martens
Lady Oilers soccer
February 17, 2020
The Lady Oilers took a 3-0 win over the Lady Bears.
Pearland baseball presentation
February 17, 2020
New Pearland Oilers baseball head coach David Rogers addressed the crowd on Saturday to introduce the 2020 team.
Butler, Sharks honored by Texas Sports Writers
February 17, 2020
Shadow Creek head coach Brad Butler was selected as the Class 5A "Coach of the Year" by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Shadow Creek also had multiple players honored by the TSWA.
Friendswood girls place fourth at state swim meet
February 17, 2020
This was the second best finish in the history of the Friendswood girls swim team.
Pearland soccer; Dawson basketball
February 10, 2020
Pearland falls 0-1 to Strake Jesuit; Dawson loses a tough 51-42 decision to George Ranch.
Area Girls Basketball Report
February 10, 2020
“I knew back in the spring that this was a really talented group,” Friendswood head coach Daron Scott said.
Friendswood ready for state swim meet
February 10, 2020
The Lady Mustangs finished second with 380 team points at the 5A regional meet. The Friendswood boys finished third at 5A regionals with 213 points
National Signing Day
February 5, 2020
Now that the papers have been signed and delivered, student-athletes can focus on the rest of their senior year - to concentrate on their studies and spring sports before it will be time to head to their respective schools . . .
Realignment by UIL announced for area high schools
February 5, 2020
Every two years, schools report how many students are enrolled at their school. The University Interscholastic League then takes those numbers and determines which district each team will play in.
Lady Oilers edge Lady Eagles 52-40
February 4, 2020
The Lady Eagles are currently in third place in the district standings and are in a strong position to advance to the post-season with the Lady Oilers.
Oilers stay undefeated in league play with win over Dawson
February 4, 2020
The visiting Oilers owned the game from the very beginning even though the Eagles cut the lead to four points in the second half . . .
Pearland boys and girls soccer
February 4, 2020
Pearland 3-0 vs Dawson, girls over Alief Taylor 1-0.
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