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From the Cluttered Desk . . .
Difference between athletic and personal trainers
June 17, 2019
The National Athletic Trainers Association defines both positions.
Yarotsky named Galveston County Player of the Year
June 17, 2019
She may have been only a sophomore, but Friendswood's Patricia Yarotsky played like a veteran this past 2019 softball season for the Lady Mustangs.
Friendswood's Pacheco, Sweeny headline All-District 23-5A selections
June 17, 2019
The league coaches announced their All-District selections and two Mustangs were honored with two of the top awards.
Pearland QB JD Head selects Louisiana Tech
June 17, 2019
Head, who transferred to Pearland from Oklahoma during the summer of 2018, was immediately accepted by the coaches and his teammates and the signal-caller proved to be everything and more as expected in helping the Oilers achieve success.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
Dad's Rules
June 10, 2019
We always hear "the rules" from the mother's side. Now here are the rules from dad's side.
West slips past East 31-21 in 2019 Bayou Bowl
June 10, 2019
Shadow Creek quarterback Ja'Marian George led the West to the 31-21 win and was named the game's Offensive MVP.
NFL star returns home to guide young kicker
June 4, 2019
Former Pearland Oiler Thomas Morstead was drafted in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 164th overall selection by the New Orleans Saints.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
It's that time of the year again
June 3, 2019
When I was younger, my two oldest children, Lincoln and LeJoy would always notice men who wore bermuda shorts with black socks up to their knees . . .
Former Pearland roundballer gets a taste of NBA
June 3, 2019
Former Pearland basketball standout Cameron "Cam" Reynolds earned three letters under head coach Steve Buckelew and helped guide the Oilers to a District 22-5A championship as a senior.
Former Pearland softball standout plays at WCWS
June 3, 2019
Former Pearland All-State pitcher Alyssa Denham was seen on national television when her Arizona Lady Wildcats softball team advanced to the Women's College World Series played at the USA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City last week.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
An assignment that lasted a lifetime
May 28, 2019
One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name . . .
Area gridiron standouts selected for 2019 Bayou Bowl
May 28, 2019
The 17th annual Bayou Bowl will be played on June 8 at 7:00 p.m at Challenger-Columbia Stadium in League City.
Adams, Lee, Wheaton take top 23-6A baseball honors
May 28, 2019
Pearland senior Matt Adams received the top honor for the district players after he was named the league's "Most Valuable Player.
Higgins, Riassetto, Yarotsky headline All-District 22-5A picks
May 28, 2019
"What I love about her is she's just a competitor," said Friendswood head coach Christa Williams-Yates.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
She fought till the very end
May 26, 2019
She freely shared her love and affection to her teammates and coaches -- even a few days before she left this earth. She did the same with her family.
Dawson Blue team wins Spring Game
May 26, 2019
"There were a lot of positive things we were able to get from spring ball this year," Dawson head coach Mike Allison said.
Oilers complete Spring Game with thrilling end
May 26, 2019
All-in-all, the Spring Game was a very spirited contest as both teams saw players who will lead the Oilers into the 2019 football campaign.
J.P. Griffon fishing tournament another success
May 26, 2019
More than 320 anglers participated in the 32nd annual J.P. Griffon fishing tournament in Port Mansfield to help raise scholarship money for 2019 graduates.
Clark, Day, Martin headline 23-6A All-District picks
May 26, 2019
Pearland head softball coach Laneigh Clark was honored by her 23-6A coaching peers as the district "Coach of the Year" after leading a very young and inexperienced softball team to a district co-championship.
Dawson Football is Coming!
May 15, 2019
Join us Saturday, May 18th, for family, football and fun!
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
The remote control society
May 14, 2019
We love to be in control, to push all the buttons, to mute others when needed, to turn others up or down.
Deer Park shocks Lady Eagles 8-7 to sweep series
May 14, 2019
No. 5 state-ranked Deer Park has proven they are one of the premier softball programs in the state. But they did something that even took them by surprise . . .
Lady Mustangs drop heartbreaker to Barbers Hill
May 14, 2019
When a team is facing a one and done series with another state-ranked team, the ideal situation is to have everything going smooth for a positive outcome.
Area tracksters shine at UIL state track meet
May 14, 2019
Manvel, Shadow Creek, and Friendswood all had boys and girls compete at the 5A level while Pearland Dawson had qualifiers at the 6A level.
Casey Russell headed to play at the PGA in Bethpage, NY
May 13, 2019
Pearland golf pro Casey Russell and his wife, Ashley, are in Farmingdale, NY as he competes in one of golf's major tournaments, the PGA Championship.
Dawson diamondmen swept by Dickinson
May 6, 2019
The Dawson Eagles faced the Dickinson Gators in the opening round of the 6A Region III playoffs and were swept in a best-of-three series to end their 2019 baseball season.
Pearland sweeps Clear Lake to move on to face Atascocita
May 6, 2019
"Anybody can beat anybody at this point," the first-year Oilers head coach (Chase Wheaton) said.
Friendswood advances with win over Manvel
May 6, 2019
The fifth frame turned out to be the magic inning for Friendswood as they sent across four runs to re-take the lead 7-6 which stood till the very end.
Dawson rallies to take series over Summer Creek
May 6, 2019
Dawson will now face Deer Park in the 6A Region III Quarterfinals in a best-of-three game series.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
A few helpful tips
May 6, 2019
"If you win - say little; If you lose - say less."
Pearland's Phillips inks deal with Dallas Cowboys
April 30, 2019
Phillips, who was a standout at Pearland High School, had his biggest season leading the Cowboys in tackles with 98 and he was voted a team captain.
Shadow Creek girls place fourth; Manvel girls sixth at regionals
April 30, 2019
Qualifying for state for Shadow Creek is Morgan Shelton who won the discus with a throw of 124-08.
Dawson’s Herpin, Pearland’s Kubicek qualify for state track meet
April 30, 2019
While Herpin and Kubicek will be representing two different Pearland high schools, they will be pulling for one another as they compete in different events with the goal of returning home with a state gold medal.
No. 7 Friendswood avoids upset bid by Dayton
April 30, 2019
“Seeds don’t matter. That’s what you try to tell your kids all the time. You still have to play the game.”
Manvel finishes second, Shadow Creek third at 5A Region III track meet
April 30, 2019
Manvel has the makings of a team that can challenge for the state title this year.
Lady Eagles use long ball for 4-3 win over Clear Falls
April 30, 2019
The Lady Eagles will advance to the area round and face Summer Creek beginning on Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at home.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
Calling for tech support
April 30, 2019
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Box, Murphy, Mustangs receive top district soccer honors
April 24, 2019
The Friendswood Mustangs captured the 2019 District 22-5A league soccer championship.
Rhodes, Bouslog, Saldana, Peter garner top 22-5A soccer honors
April 24, 2019
The Friendswood Lady Mustangs captured the 2019 District 22-5A crown this season with a perfect 14-0 mark.
New Oiler
April 24, 2019
Pearland welcomes a new face in junior-to-be RB Brandon Campbell for the 2019 football season.
Grand slam homer
April 24, 2019
The Oilers have punched their ticket to the playoffs and have secured the District 23-6A crown with a week still left before the post-season.
Friendswood rallies for 10-7 win over Crosby
April 24, 2019
The Friendswood Mustangs picked up too crucial wins last week to place them in a strong position to advance to the post-season.
Lady Mustangs crowned area track champions; boys finish third
April 24, 2019
The qualifiers at this meet will advance to the 5A state track meet in Austin.
Lady Oilers edge George Ranch 5-4 in 10 innings
April 24, 2019
The win enabled the Lady O's to grab a share of the 23-6A title with Dawson as both finished 12-2 in league play.
Spring football drills
April 24, 2019
The Pearland Oilers began their spring football drills this week and are working toward the Oiler Spring Football Game on Thursday, May 16 at The Rig at 6:00 p.m.
From the Cluttered Desk . . .
Lessons we must learn in life
April 23, 2019
One day, a teacher gave her class a test. She listed the first part of some famous sayings, asking the students to fill in the rest.
Friendswood gets past Galena Park 7-4
April 16, 2019
Friendswood continues to keep themselves in a spot for the playoffs as they edged Galena Park 7-4 to improve their district record to 6-4.
Friendswood places second at 22-5A track meet
April 16, 2019
The Galveston Ball Tornadoes captured the District 22-5A title with 162 points while the Friendswood Mustangs came in second-place with 125 points.
Lady Eagles capture 23-6A track title
April 16, 2019
Dawson had several winners at the district meet that allowed the Lady Eagles to capture the league crown.
Pearland maintains top spot in district with win over Dawson
April 16, 2019
The Oilers improved their league record to 9-0 which gives them a two-game lead over Strake Jesuit (7-2) and George Ranch (7-2) . . .
Lady Mustangs clinch 22-5A softball title
April 16, 2019
The No. 8 state-ranked Lady 'Stangs improved their district mark to 11-0 with a 13-0 pounding over Galena Park in six innings.
Lady Mustangs capture District 22-5A track crown
April 16, 2019
The Friendswood Lady Mustangs ran away with the 22-5A track championship with 191 points.
Manvel District 24-5A Track Champions
April 9, 2019
The Manvel boys and girls captured the 24-5A track titles and will compete at the 5A regional track meet . . .
No. 12 Lady Mustangs beat Santa Fe 11-4
April 9, 2019
The No. 12 state-ranked Friendswood Lady Mustangs continued their unbeaten journey through District 22-5A with a convincing win over Santa Fe 11-4.
Nederland ends Friendswood's playoff run
April 9, 2019
“We’ve had such an amazing season, it was going to be hard no matter when it ended, and it’s really hard that we didn’t go as far as wanted to,” Friendswood head coach Laura Peter said.
Dawson splits district games with Pearland, Brazoswood
April 9, 2019
Dawson senior pitcher Courtney Day in the pitching circle allowed only one run on three hits while fanning 10 Pearland batters.
Pearland soccer
April 9, 2019
The Oilers fought hard but fell 2-1 in the area round of the 6A playoffs . . .
Pearland finishes second at District 23-6A golf tournament
April 9, 2019
. . . Pearland shot a two-day team total 636 (316-320) while Strake Jesuit shot a two-day team total 635 (314-321) which gave the Crusaders the 23-6A crown.
Jackson, Vela lead Lady Oilers to 23-6A golf title
April 9, 2019
"The Lady Oilers “A” team came out sharp shattering one and two day team total records, as well as individual scoring records," said PHS golf coach Robert Stiles.
Friendswood thrashes Baytown Lee 17-0
April 1, 2019
It only took five innings for the Friendswood Mustangs to dispose of the Baytown Lee Ganders 17-0 as the 10-run rule ignited the mercy rule to end the lopsided district contest.
Friendswood blasts Goose Creek Memorial 12-0
April 1, 2019
The win gives Friendswood a 9-0 league mark while they have already punched their ticket to the post-season.
Dawson blasts Taylor, Hastings diamondmen
April 1, 2019
In an eight team district, all Dawson has to do is to defeat the Alief schools for a guaranteed fourth place in district and a playoff spot.
Pearland girls soccer upset win
April 1, 2019
The Lady O's advance to the area round of the Class 6A Region III playoffs.
Pearland routs Hastings, Brazoswood to remain undefeated in district
April 1, 2019
The Oilers look to get past George Ranch and then begin the second half of district action on Friday, April 5 when they travel to face Alief Taylor at 7:00 p.m.
Friendswood girls capture District 22-5A golf title
April 1, 2019
“Our team score of 336 the second day was 25 strokes better than we’ve played all year,” (head coach Scott) Smith said.
Lady Oiler's shot hits the mark
April 1, 2019
The Lady Oilers advance to the area round of the playoffs in a rematch against Deer Park.
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