May 19, 2012
Playoff Schedules
May 17, 2012
Pearland beat Brazoswood 2-1 in best-of-three series to advance to Class 5A Region III semifinals
Pearland Lady Oilers vs Bellaire Lady Cardinals
Game 1 - Thursday, May 17 at Pearland HS - 7:00 p.m.
Game 2 - Friday, May 18 at Butler Stadium - 6:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Friday, May 18 at Butler Stadium (if necessary) - 8:00 p.m.
Friendswood Mustangs vs Santa Fe Indians
Friendswood beat Houston Furr 2-0 in best-of-three series to advance to Class 4A Region III quarterfinals.
Pearland High School
Game 1 - Thursday, May 17 at Pearland HS - 7:00 p.m.
Game 2 - Friday, May 18 at Pearland HS - 7:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Saturday, May 19 at Pearland HS (if necessary) - 2:00 p.m.
Olivia Brown signing
May 17, 2012
Dawson basketball standout Olivia Brown signs a letter-of-intent to continue her athletic and academic career at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Arian Foster Football Camp
May 17, 2012
Over 340 youngsters participated in the mini-football camp.
Lady O's get wake up call to take out La Porte
May 17, 2012
Pearland took care of business at home against the La Porte Lady Bulldogs in the first game with a comfortable 11-4 pounding and a 1-0 lead in the series.
Oilers rebound early loss with two-game sweep
May 17, 2012
The Pearland Oilers faced a feisty and traditionally rich Elkins baseball team as the Knights recovered from a 4-1 deficit to pull out a 5-4 win in the opening game of the best-of-three series.
Friendswood sweeps El Campo to advance in playoffs
May 17, 2012
El Campo threatened in the final frame when Wood walked one batter and hit another. With runners at first and second and two out, the runner at second attempted to steal third, but Friendswood catcher Nick Treybig fired a missle to third to gun down the runner and end the game.
From the Cluttered Desk ...
The Moose is dead
May 9, 2012
As each year passes, I come to realize how far my childhood is in the distant past.
Hibbs, Mustangs blank Santa Fe 3-0 for playoff spot
May 9, 2012
Friendswood locked up the No. 3 playoff spot from the district and will find out later this week regarding their playoff opponent.
Tollette and Karam finish third at state
May 9, 2012
After winning their opening-round tennis matchup, the Friendswood Mustangs’ doubles team was eliminated in the semifinals of the University Interscholastic League Class 4A Tennis State Championships held at World of Tennis.
Latin, Oilers take out Alvin 2-1
May 9, 2012
As expected, the game between Pearland and Alvin (7-7) was going to be a tough battle as Alvin was battling for their playoff lives in a must-win situation.
Foster ends season for Lady Mustangs
May 9, 2012
"Foster is an outstanding team, and any team that plays Foster has to play a “very good ballgame in order to beat them,” Friendswood head coach Kevin Parr said. “I think we gave them a run for the money. I know I’m proud of (my players), and they can walk with their heads high.”
Regional Track Standout Performances
May 9, 2012
Several area tracksters had outstanding performances at the 4A Region III track meet that will send them to the state meet in Austin on May 11-12.
Beam, Lady O's shutout Fort Bend Austin 5-0
May 9, 2012
Pearland, who is the three-time 5A Region III champion, is looking for an unprecedented fourth straight region crown. Also, six Pearland Lady Oilers signed letters of intent.
Friendswood remains in playoff hunt despite split
April 27, 2012
With only two district games remaining against Santa Fe and Ridge Point, the Mustangs need to win only one to secure their place in the post-season.
Pearland's Cuyos crushes Clear Brook for 24-5A crown
April 27, 2012
Senior Bradley Cuyos and his sister, Kristen, were a pair of tornadoes last week as both helped their respective Pearland team to a win and a district championship.
Cuyos sparks Lady Oilers past Brazoswood
April 27, 2012
The Lady Oilers finish the regular season with a sparkling 30-3 mark and will now move into the playoffs to capture their fourth straight Class 5A Region III crown.
Lady Mustangs advance to playoffs
April 27, 2012
The Lady Mustangs will face District 23-4A champion Richmond Foster in the bi-district round later this week.
Mustangs come up short against Alamo Heights
April 27, 2012
Friendswood will graduate a strong senior class who did something that no other Friendswood boys soccer team was able to do. Win a 4A Region III championship and play at the state soccer tournament.
Going to State
April 27, 2012
Friendswood's Kent Tollette and Joanne Karam going to state in tennis
Spring practice for local gridiron teams set in April
April 19, 2012
It is hard to believe but football spring practice is just around the corner. Last year — local teams had banner years.
Pearland moves atop 24-5A lead
April 19, 2012
Ever since Pearland got waxed at Alvin 10-1, head coach Anthony Scalise has seen a different team take the field over the last four league games that have earned the Oilers a one-game lead over the rest of the 24-5A field while building on a current four-game win streak as the district race begins to come to a close.
Dawson diamondmen split with Friendswood, Ridge Point
April 19, 2012
At the present time, Dawson (6-6) is sitting in fifth place in the District 24-4A baseball standings behind Santa Fe (10-2), Ball High (9-3), Friendswood (7-5), and Texas City (6-5). With four games remaining for the Eagles, every game is important if head coach Kerry Cox expects to see his team in the post-season.
No. 2 state-ranked Lady O's spank Clear Lake, Dickinson
April 19, 2012
The Lady Oilers will travel to League City to face Clear Creek on Tuesday, April 17 (late) and then will host Brazoswood on Friday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the regular season finale.
Lady Mustangs slide back in district race
April 19, 2012
After a great start in the second round of the District 24-4A softball race, Friendswood hit a couple of speed bumps last week with two straight losses to Clear Falls (2-1) and league-leading Manvel (3-0).
Friendswood boys punch ticket to state - Finally!
April 19, 2012
With five minutes left in the first overtime, junior forward Tyler White, who has also been an offensive weapon this season, became the one to change the history of Friendswood soccer.
Latin signs with Sam Houston
April 19, 2012
... the fireballer signed a letter-of-intent to take his 90-plus m.p.h. fastball to Sam Houston State University ...
From the Cluttered Desk ...
Simple solutions for everyday problems
April 15, 2012
I am known by my family as Mr. Gizmo Man. Through the years -- I have found most kitchen products known to man.
Friendswood splits league baseball games
April 15, 2012
The Friendswood Mustangs beat Texas City 7-3 at Bobby Black Field to stay in the playoff hunt.
Pearland on the Beam against state-ranked Alvin, Clear Lake
April 15, 2012
Pearland senior Haley Beam was a shining star when she limited No. 2 state-ranked Alvin to only two hits as the Lady Oilers avenged an earlier season loss to the Lady Yellowjackets.
Latin no-hits Clear Lake as Oilers are tied at the top
April 15, 2012
The Oilers (15-9, 6-3) faced Dickinson on Tuesday (late) and then will host Clear Creek on Friday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Lady Mustangs continue winning way in district
April 15, 2012
Friendswood head coach Kevin Parr has got to be pleased as his girls are back in the playoff hunt after getting two wins last week against Dawson and La Marque.
District Golf Champion - Heather Shake
April 15, 2012
This will be her third consecutive trip as a medalist to represent the district to compete for the chance to advance to the state golf tournament.
Lady Eagles win fourth meet this season
April 15, 2012
The Dawson Lady Eagles continued their successful track season with another win at the Angleton Relays.
Dawson takes out La Marque and Clear Falls
April 9, 2012
The win over La Marque was more like a football score as the Eagles dismantled the Cougars with an embarrassing 21-1 pounding that ended in four innings.
Lady Oilers thrash Clear Brook 15-0
April 9, 2012
The game ended with the 15-run mercy rule after three innings. The Lady Oilers will host Clear Springs on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. and then will travel to Clear Lake on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Lady Mustangs battle back in league play
April 9, 2012
The Lady Mustangs lost to Texas City and Ball High in the first round, but redeemed themselves by knocking off both teams to get back in the district battle.
Friendswood pulls out one-run win over Ridge Point
April 9, 2012
Frendswood is now 10-10 overall and will host Texas City on Tuesday (late) and then will face Ball High in Galveston on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Pearland diamondmen drop two straight
April 9, 2012
This is quite a change since the Oilers blew out defending 5A state champion Brazoswood 9-0 prior to the two straight defeats.
Friendswood soccer teams advance in playoffs
April 9, 2012
The Friendswood girls waltzed through their bi-district round in the playoffs while the Friendswood boys were taken to the limit before they prevailed sending both teams to the area round of the Class 4A Region III playoffs.
Friendswood tennis
April 9, 2012
Thirty-two schools in all competed, including one-fourth of the field coming from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
From the Cluttered Desk ...
If Only
March 27, 2012
One of the things I like to do most is knowing when I am in an "If only" moment. When you are very young, life happens to you and you just forge your way through. With age comes the ability to know when you are in an "If only" moment and savoring the time and knowing that you are savoring it.
Lady Oilers split with Clear Creek and Brazoswood
March 27, 2012
Pearland beat Clear Creek 4-3, but it took nine innings. The win came despite some pretty foolish base running and batting, particularly the inability to lay down sacrificial bunts.
Santa Fe nips Mustangs 2-1
March 27, 2012
Friendswood is currently 9-9 on the season and 3-4 in district which puts them in the lower half of the district standings and in danger of not making the post-season if they don't get things turned around.
Lady Mustangs fall to Ridge Point
March 27, 2012
After the first round of district action, the Lady Mustangs are 10-9 overall and 3-5 in district which places them tied for sixth place. They are one game behind fourth place and two games out of third. The outcome of every game is crucial from here on out.
SPORTS BRIEFS
March 27, 2012
Friendswood lacrosse and FAST swimming registration.
Pearland rolls past defending state champion
March 27, 2012
Brazoswood rolled into Pearland as the defending 2011 Class 5A state baseball champion, but returned home after the Oilers dismantled the Buccaneers for a 9-0 thrashing.
Friendswood sweeps soccer titles
March 27, 2012
The Friendswood girls clinched the 43-4A title and now look forward to achieving their next goal of claiming the 4A Region III championship that will send the Lady Mustangs to another appearance at the state soccer tournament.
Dawson lady tracksters win again
March 27, 2012
Dawson scored 141 points to almost double second-place Brazoswood who scored 72 points.
Oilers knock off No. 1 team in the nation
December 22, 2010
No one believed that Pearland could knock off the nation's No. 1 team and defending Class 5A Division I state champion Euless Trinity. The pre-game predictions were that Pearland had no chance and would get steamrolled by the much larger players from Euless.
NOW RELEASED! - A new book is now available documenting the 2010 Pearland Oilers state championship season with over 350 pictures. The cost is $5.
State Championship By the Numbers ...
43,321 Paid attendance for 5A state championship game in Arlington - though most agreed there were over 60,000 in attendance from those who stayed from previous games
4,654 New career passing record by Pearland QB Trey Anderson, breaking the old mark of 3,427 yards set by QB Sam Allen (2007-08).
2,898 New single-season passing record by Pearland QB Trey Anderson, breaking the old mark of 2,074 yards set by Noah Allen (2001).
2,827 New single-season rushing record by Pearland RB Dustin Garrison, breaking the old mark of 2,774 set by Fozzy Whittaker (2006).
667 Total points scored by Pearland in the 2010 football season, breaking the old PHS scoring record of 540 set by the 2008 Pearland team.
51 Touchdowns scored by Pearland RB Dustin Garrison during the 2010 season to set a new PHS single-season scoring mark, breaking the old record set by Kasey Carrier (35) in 2008.
41 Career touchdown passes by Pearland QB Trey Anderson, breaking the old career mark of 30 TD passes by Sam Allen (2007-08).
28-24 Final score between Pearland and No. 1 nationally-ranked and 5A No. 1 state-ranked Euless Trinity, giving the Oilers the 5A Division I state title.
24 New single-season touchdown passing mark by Pearland QB Trey Anderson, breaking old record of 20 by Noah Allen (2001).
16 2010 Pearland team breaks single-season record for most wins in a season, breaking the old record of 13 by the 2001 Pearland team that advanced to the 5A Division I state semifinals for the first time in school history.
