Sep 04, 2010
Oilers easily hook the Marlins 35-14
September 2, 2010
If the first play of the 2010 season is any indication for the rest of the year, then head coach Tony Heath should be very happy. Of course, the veteran coach knows that one play does not make a season.
No. 1 area-ranked Dawson finishes 10th at Pearland Tournament
September 1, 2010
Widely considered the pre-season state volleyball tournament, Dawson certainly has risen to the top of the area 4A teams proving they are going to be a serious contender for the District 24-4A title and looking to make a deep run through the playoffs.
Manvel opens season on the winning path
September 1, 2010
The Mavs are picked to finish fourth in District 24-4A with Friendswood, Dawson, and Ball High picked ahead of them.
Mustangs stampede past Angleton 49-28
September 1, 2010
"We have had two straight incredible seasons," Van Meter said. "But I look at the 2010 team as maybe one of the best I have ever had here at Friendswood.
From the Cluttered Desk
Football season is now here
August 25, 2010
The high school football season is an exciting time and hopefully you will get out to support your teams this year.
Pearlanders make big impression in two wins
August 25, 2010
The Fairfield, Conn. vs. Auburn, Wash., game Monday night was postponed until 8 p.m. ET Tuesday night because of rain. Since Pearland is waiting to face the winner of that game, the 2-0 Pearland All-Stars will instead have to wait until 6 p.m. ET Wednesday at Volunteer Stadium for the game that will be televised by ESPN.
This Week's Football Schedule
August 25, 2010
Thursday, August 26
Pearland Dawson at Clear Springs Chargers - 7:00 p.m.
Television: Channel 13.2 / Comcast 685
Computer: LiveBlog - www.reporternewssports.com
Friday, August 27
Friendswood Mustangs at Angleton Wildcats - 7:00 p.m.
Willowridge Eagles at Manvel Mavericks (Alvin Stadium) - 7:00 p.m.
Houston Madison Marlins at Pearland Oilers - 7:00 p.m.
Dawson making a case as one of the area's top teams
August 25, 2010
This past week, head coach Lori McLaughlin saw her girls take on some of the top teams in the Houston area and came home with the Gabby Romero Memorial Varsity Tournament first-place team trophy.
Pearland preparing for nation's largest volleyball tournament
August 25, 2010
Pearland head coach John Turner has been the mastermind of this great event that is called the Texas pre-season state volleyball tournament as there will be state champions and state contenders vying to win this prestigious NIKE Volleyball Classic Tournament.
Pearland Lady O's ready for strong volleyball showing
August 18, 2010
"I am very excited about returning to 24-5A," Turner said. "The overall toughness of the teams from top to bottom is so much stronger than our previous district and will prepare us better for the playoffs."
Pearland heads to field of dreams in Williamsport
August 18, 2010
Pearland will face Minnesota, winner of the Midwest Regional, in their first-round game at the Little League World Series on Friday, August 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Fundraiser at The Rig
August 15, 2010
The city of Pearland is hosting a pep rally and fundraiser for the Pearland 12-year-old All-Stars tonight at The Rig as they prepare to travel to play in the Little League World Series.
From the Cluttered Desk
How time flies when you're having fun...
August 10, 2010
It is hard to believe that I am beginning my 14th year with the Reporter News. My official date was July 30, 1997 when I accepted the job from my owners, Randy and Laura Emmons, who have been nothing but supportive in my efforts.
Friendswood loaded for another season
August 10, 2010
"As long as we can stay healthy, I believe we have a strong chance at making another deep run in the playoffs," (head coach Steve) Van Meter said.
From the Cluttered Desk
High School Mascots
August 3, 2010
... as you look at the different mascots across Texas, there are some that provide some humor if you were able to match up different teams without regard to classification. Here are some games that you might like to see ...
Ukwuachu, Vaughn named to pre-season All-Greater Houston team
August 3, 2010
Pearland's defensive end Sam Ukwuachu and Dawson's wide receiver Marcus Vaughn were both invited to the special dinner on Wednesday, August 11 at the JW Marriott which is located near the Galleria at 7:00 p.m.
Dawson expected to reload in 2010
August 3, 2010
... based on the success of the sub-varsity teams, it appears that Dawson will take advantage of some returning varsity players while gaining some new talent that should be enough to keep them in contention for the District 24-4A championship and another deep run in the post-season.
From the Cluttered Desk
Drafting guys over 60
July 27, 2010
Instead of sending 18-year-olds off to fight - they ought to take us old guys.
Friendswood families love F.A.S.T.
July 27, 2010
"There are no bench warmers, every child is successful!" says Beth Ryan mother of five swimmers aged 7 to 14 yrs.
From the Society of Useless Information
Some Strange Laws
- • More than half a million trees are used every Sunday to produce America's Sunday newspapers.
- • In 1948, 2.3 percent of American households had televisions. Today, 99 percent do.
- • The significance of the number 21 in a 21 gun salute is derived from adding the digits 1776.
- • Names for Atlantic hurricanes can be only French, English, or Spanish.
- • The Empire State Building has 6,400 windows.
- • A light bulb at a fire station in Livermore, California has been burning since 1901.
- • Most cars honk in the key of "F".
- • The popular Barbie doll was without a belly button until the year 2,000.
- • The average speed of a golf ball in flight during the PGA tour is 160 mph.
- • Soccer legend Pele's real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
