My cup runneth over
January 25, 2023
Do you remember when it was all right to fill your cup with coffee -add all the ingredients, then to tip the cup at an angle so the coffee could spiII over into the saucer and slurp your coffee?
January 31, 2023
The battle in District 23-6A is a little half over and the Oilers are trying to stay in playoff contention, but youth and inexperience seems to be the biggest hurdle for head coach Steve Buckelew and his hardcourt warriors.
January 31, 2023
Unfortunately, Dawson (16-16, 5-5) must face Pearland and Shadow Creek in the final two district games which will make it difficult for them to extend their season. But there is still that chance for the Lady Eagles.
January 31, 2023
Shadow Creek improved to 19-12 overall and 6-3 in league action which places them in second place behind league-leading Pearland (9-0).
January 31, 2023
For the sixth time in the past ten years, the Friendswood Mustangs were selected as a finalist for the Sportsmanship Award by the Touchdown Club of Houston. Joining them this year was Pearland, Shadow Creek, and Manvel from our area schools which is a great honor and tribute to the players and coaching staffs for each school.
January 31, 2023
Pearland (27-3, 9-0) and Shadow Creek (19-12, 6-3) have punched their tickets to the post-season while the Lady Oilers have clinched the District 23-6A title and the No. 1 seed entering the playoffs.
January 31, 2023
The Mustangs have 30 swimmers who will advance to the Region V-5A swim meet on February 3-4 at the Don Cook Natatorium in Sugarland. The top six places in each event will advance to the regional meet.
January 28, 2023
The four-star edge rusher was a unanimous All-District 10-5A Division I selection.
January 28, 2023
The Lady Sharks withstood Taylor's final offensive flurry 16-14 to post the 54-46 district win.
January 28, 2023
Pearland is 10-13 overall and 3-4 in the league standings.
January 28, 2023
"We fouled way too much," said Dawson head coach Mark Barre.
January 28, 2023
The No. 9 state-ranked Pearland Lady Oilers were named the Allegiance Bank Team of the Week.
Life is measured by what you have learned
January 25, 2023
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
January 24, 2023
The Dawson Lady Eagles scored 170 points to edge the Shadow Creek Lady Sharks who scored 153 points for second place. Pearland came in third with 128 points.
Our conversations are going to the dogs
January 17, 2023
"Remember that most people's bark is worse than their bite. Especially the big dog you work for. As Jeb of the Beverly Hillbillies would say, "By doggies - that's something!"
January 19, 2023
Dawson volleyball - Kennedy Jones.
January 17, 2023
Friendswood used an 8-1 run to begin the third period thanks to a 3-pointer from senior guard Benjamin Burke, a putback from junior post Luke Ballard and another 3-pointer from Baker for a 40-34 lead. Santa Fe was not able to get closer than five points for the remainder of the game.
January 17, 2023
The Lady Oilers were only challenged by Shadow Creek who pressed the Lady Oilers to double overtime before Pearland pulled out the win.
January 17, 2023
The Friendswood girls scored 293 points to edge Clear Creek who scored 281 points. The Friendswood boys scored 328 points to finish ahead of Clear Springs (188).
January 17, 2023
Dawson passed their toughest test of the opening round of District 23-6A by picking up wins over cross-town cousin Pearland (47-34) and Shadow Creek (44-36) last week to remain unbeaten in league play with a 5-0 record while improving to 22-4 overall.
Lessons we must learn in life
January 10, 2023
Perhaps today's young people have a little different perspective on life . . .
January 10, 2023
Award presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
January 10, 2023
Tournament play.
January 10, 2023
The No. 11 state-ranked Lady Oilers have a sparkling 22-3 overall mark while carving out a 4-0 district record so far this season.
January 10, 2023
The Shadow Creek Sharks improved 15-7 overall and 3-0 in District 23-6A with a convincing win over the Alief Hastings Bears.
January 10, 2023
With only 17 seconds remaining in the game between Dawson and Alief Taylor, things didn't look so good for the Eagles, who are the top-ranked team in the Houston area. But a lot of things can happen with so little time as Dawson proved against the Lions.
January 10, 2023
The Friendswood girls scored 255 points followed by Clear Lake (139), Angleton (90), North Shore (20), and Barbers Hill (12). The Friendswood boys scored 133 points followed by Angleton (88), Clear Lake (82), North Shore (79), Barbers Hill (44), and Galena Park (6).
January 10, 2023
Pearland is a pre-season pick to make the playoffs with state-ranked Dawson, Shadow Creek, and Strake Jesuit.
We need to be kinder in 2023
January 3, 2023
"Treat everyone with kindness, even those who are rude to you — not because they are nice, but because you are."
January 3, 2023
FRIENDSWOOD girls soccer, baseball, girls swimming, football; DAWSON boys and girls swimming, boys and girls basketball, football; PEARLAND boys and girls basketball, girls soccer, football, girls golf, softball, volleyball; SHADOW CREEK boys basketball, girls track, football.
Time for New Year's Resolutions
December 27, 2022
I have listened to those who are believers about exercise and diets. Have you ever noticed the first three letters of the word "diet?" DIE!!!!
December 27, 2022
Pearland is an overwhelming favorite to win the league title, but the Lady Sharks put the Lady Oilers to the ultimate test in a hard-fought battle.
A time to reflect and be thankful
December 20, 2022
We all should maintain the Christmas spirit every day of the year because our paths cross those who have needs.
December 20, 2022
The Oilers came up short but it was another game to give his players the experience they need at the varsity level.
December 20, 2022
Pearland, Dawson and Shadow Creek.
Life isn't a dress rehearsal
December 12, 2022
Old friend Robert said, "Put your prints in cement, where they'll last, not in sand where they will disappear."
December 12, 2022
The Lady Eagles return two starters back in Kennedy Ford, Dawson's all-time leading scorer, and Sarah Allison. Joining these players include lettermen Ziara James, Kennedy Smith, and Miracle Gibson with Kendall Ford added to the lineup.
December 12, 2022
"This is the youngest team I've ever coached in my 28 years at Pearland," said head coach Steve Buckelew ."The Oilers have some challenges rebounding as the game is moving very fast for some of the players."
December 12, 2022
The Friendswood girls won with a total of 295 points followed by Foster (160), Ball High (20, and La Porte (17). The Friendswood boys won with a total of 205 points followed by Foster (187), La Porte (55), and Ball High (42).
December 12, 2022
One glaring weakness for Pearland against Clear Creek as the Lady O's were a meager 4-for-14 from the charity stripe which has to improve as Pearland gets ready to enter District 23-6A action.
The effects of social media
December 6, 2022
Unfortunately, today people spend time with each other 'scrolling' through posts instead of enjoying our time together face to face.
December 6, 2022
Pitre ended the day with the interception, 16 tackles and another pass defended.
/Poor is a matter of perspective
November 29, 2022
Sometimes when I am joking around, I tell people I had to wear hand-me-downs when I was growing up . . .
November 29, 2022
It is not surprising that Shadow Creek and Dawson had the most selections for the All-District 23-6A teams after the Sharks captured the 23-6A crown with a 7-0 record and the Eagles finished in second place with a 6-1 mark.
Thanksgiving is a blessed time of the year
November 23, 2022
Old friend Robert said, "I am too blessed to be stressed!"
November 23, 2022
Manvel ends the 2022 football season with an 8-4 mark while Smithson-Valley continues their playoff journey with an 11-1 record.
November 23, 2022
The Sharks had too many miscues at the wrong times against the Bulldogs that would end up taking them out of the game.
November 22, 2022
The Lady Oilers are currently ranked No.6 in the state with a 12-1 record.
November 15, 2022
The Dawson Lady Eagles finished in 1st Place in the Silver Bracket in the CCISD Peggy Whitley Classic Basketball Tournament.
November 15, 2022
The District 24-6A co-champions used a suffocating defense to hold the Eagles scoreless in the first half while the Knights were able to generate enough offense to win the game.
November 15, 2022
For the past 23 years, the Pearland Oilers have advanced to the post-season and new head coach B.J. Gotte certainly kept that tradition intact this season.
November 15, 2022
It took only one play to score for Manvel that would quickly set the tone for the outcome.
November 15, 2022
Brazoswood snapped a 10-year playoff drought and ended the season with a 7-4 mark -- their first winning record since 2012.
November 8, 2022
For the fifth straight year the Dawson Lady Eagles have advanced to the 6A Region III volleyball tournament.
November 8, 2022
The Sharks will now advance to the Class 6A Region III Div II playoffs where they will host the Brazoswood Buccaneers
November 8, 2022
The Mustangs were competing in one of the toughest 5A districts in the state. They finished 4-6 this year and will miss the post-season.
November 8, 2022
Dawson will face the Clear Falls Knights (8-2) on Friday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. at CCISD Veterans Memorial Stadium.
November 8, 2022
Pearland and Dawson advance to region quarterfinals.
November 8, 2022
Pearland will face the Dickinson Gators on Friday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the 6A Region III Div I playoffs at The Rig.
November 1, 2022
The Lady Eagles will face the Brazoswood Lady Buccaneers in the bi-district round.
November 1, 2022
Pearland will face Clear Falls in the first round of the Class 6A Region III bi-district round.
November 1, 2022
Shadow Creek will close out the season by hosting the Strake Jesuit Crusaders on Friday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Freedom Field.
November 1, 2022
Dawson improves to 5-4 on the season and they have clinched their place in the playoffs behind District 23-6A champion Shadow Creek.
November 1, 2022
The Oilers overcame some turnovers to get a 24-14 district win to improve to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in district.
October 25, 2022
Pearland and Dawson upldates.
October 25, 2022
After the new two-year realignment for Friendswood was announced back in February, the Mustangs found themselves in the toughest 5A district in Houston area and maybe the state.
October 25, 2022
The Oilers all but clinched their spot in the playoffs with their 27-16 win over Taylor.
October 25, 2022
The loss snaps the four-game winning streak for the Eagles who are now 4-4 overall and 4-1 in district.
October 18, 2022
Manvel and Foster are two top 10 Houston area-ranked teams.
October 18, 2022
The Sharks are tied with Dawson atop the league standings and the winner will more than likely win the District 23-6A crown.
October 18, 2022
The Mustangs evened their season at 4-4 overall and 3-3 in district with two league games remaining to play in the regular season.
October 18, 2022
"You got to give Coach Allison and his team credit. They played a clean game and made the plays necessary on both offense and defense when they needed to," Pearland head coach B.J. Gotte said.
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