April 6, 2024
Pearland head coach Elise Cox, who has done an excellent job in leading the Lady Oilers to prominence, had this to say, “I’m super proud of our girls for what they’ve done."
April 3, 2024
The Lady Mustangs blasted Kempner 9-0 in the soccer area round; Lady Oilers edged Summer Creek.
March 24, 2024
It came as no surprise that coach David Rogers was named the Greater Houston Area "Coach of the Year"
March 20, 2024
Selected as an All-State standout in high school, Pearland Softball's new head coach Michele Hyden moved on to play at the collegiate level for Centenary College as a four-year letter winner in both volleyball and softball. She was named as the 1994 NCAA Woman of the Year in Louisiana in softball.
March 12, 2024
The Pearland softball team entered the 2024 season as the defending 6A state champions and they have shown no evidence of slowing down this season.
February 28, 2024
The Lady Oilers close out the season with a 34-5 overall record.
February 28, 2024
In one of their best showings in the history of the Friendswood swim program, the Mustangs were edged out by Georgetown for the boys state swim championship.
February 24, 2024
The 2023-2024 basketball season has been a banner year for the Dawson Lady Eagles (28-10, 8-4) as they advanced to the post-season for the first time since 2016 under the guidance of head coach Sharee Griffin.
February 16, 2024
The Oilers will open the 6A Region III bi-district playoffs against the Dickinson Gators on Tuesday, February 20 at Manvel HS at 7:00 p.m.
February 13, 2024
Pearland displayed a suffocating defense and an aggressive offense that left no doubt as to the outcome of this contest.
February 13, 2024
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.
February 9, 2024
The Lady Oilers will face the Clear Creek Lady Wildcats on Monday, February 12 at Clear Springs HS at 6:30 p.m.
February 8, 2024
Pearland will enter the post-season as the defending 6A Region III champions and Pearland head coach Jere Adams is anticipating another deep run this year.
February 3, 2024
The reigning Class 6A Region III champions are showing a dominating defense, ball control, and an aggression on offense as displayed against Shadow Creek.
January 27, 2024
The Oilers are clinging to fourth place with a 4-3 record behind Shadow Creek (7-0), Dawson (7-1), and Alief Taylor (6-2) and just ahead of Strake Jesuit (3-5).
January 27, 2024
The Dawson Eagles improved to 21-7 overall and 7-1 in district.
January 18, 2024
The reigning 6A Region III title holders are gathering momentum to make another deep playoff run in 2024.
by Lloyd Hendricks
January 17, 2024
The Texans will next travel to face the AFC North Division champion and overall playoff first-seed Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round on Saturday January 20th at 3:30pm. The Ravens defeated the Texans in week one 25-9 in the first regular season game for Houston quarterback CJ Stroud and new head coach DeMeco Ryans, who will no doubt be looking to improve on that early season performance
January 17, 2024
Friendswood will travel to Manvel on Tuesday, January 16 to face the Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. at Manvel HS.
January 10, 2024
A look back to celebrate the accomplishments of local sports moments by each team and also individual feats.
January 10, 2024
Houston Texans fans have had three years of disappointing seasons on the field and unwelcome distractions off the field, but good things have finally come to those who have been waiting.
January 10, 2024
Pearland is now 23-4 on the season and 4-0 in district action.
January 9, 2024
The Mustangs were not going to give in as they got buckets from Baker, Noah Abebe and three free throws from Baker, but in the end the Wildcats were able to prevail 59-56.
January 9, 2024
Pearland outscored Hastings 7-6 in the four-minute extra period to post the 57-56 district win.
Christmas 365 days a year
January 3, 2024
Some presents don't cost money, but they are perhaps more valuable than any gift that money can buy.
Tue 12/19 Shadow Creek Away 1:00 p.m.
Tue 1/2 Alief Elsik Home 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/5 Alvin Away 7:00 p.m.
Wed 1/9 Dawson Home 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/12 Alief Taylor Away 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/16 Strake Jesuit Home 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/19 Alief Hastings Away 7:00 p.m.
Wed 1/24 Shadow Creek Home 7:00 p.m.
Sat 1/27 Alief Elsik Away 7:00 p.m.
Wed 1/31 Alvin Home 7:00 p.m.
Sat 2/3 Dawson Away 1:00 p.m.
Wed 2/7 Alief Taylor Home 7:00 p.m.
Sat 2/10 Strake Jesuit Away 1:00 p.m.
Wed 2/14 Alief Hastings Home 7:00 p.m.
Head Coach: Delrick Brown
Varsity Assistant: Tate Riley
Junior Varsity: Brent Derrick
Sophomore: Marwan Singleton
Freshman: Matthew AlvarezFri 12/15 Alief Hastings Away 7:00 p.m.
Tue 12/19 Shadow Creek Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/2 Alief Elsik Away 1:00 p.m.
Fri 1/5 Alvin Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/9 Dawson Home 5:30 p.m.
Fri 1/12 Alief Taylor Home 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/19 Alief Hastings Home 7:00 p.m.
Wed 1/24 Shadow Creek Away 7:00 p.m.
Sat 1/27 Alief Elsi Home 1:00 p.m.
Wed 1/31 Alvin Away 7:00 p.m.
Sat 2/3 Dawson Away 11:30 a.m.
Wed 2/7 Alief Taylor Away 7:00 p.m.
Head Coach: Jere' Adams
Varsity Assistant: Andre Stokes
JV Coach: Corey Grays
Freshman Coach: Damita Hampton
Tue 12/19 Alief Hastings Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/2 Alief Taylor Away 1:00 p.m.
Fri 1/5 Strake Jesuit Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/9 Pearland Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/12 Shadow Creek Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/16 Alief Elsik Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/19 Alvin Home 7:00 p.m.
Wed 1/24 Alief Hastings Away 7:00 p.m.
Sat 1/27 Alief Taylor Home 1:00 p.m.
Wed 1/31 Strake Jesuit Away 7:00 p.m.
Sat 2/3 Pearland Home 1:00 p.m.
Wed 2/7 Shadow Creek Away 7:00 p.m.
Sat 2/10 Alief Elsik Home 1:00 p.m.
Wed 2/14 Alvin Away 7:00 p.m.
Head Coach: Mark Barre
Assistant Coaches: Jordan Rose, James Black, Connor CoxTue 12/12 Alief Elsik Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 12/15 Alvin Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 12/19 Alief Hastings Away 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/2 Alief Taylor Home 7:00 p.m.
Mon 1/9 Pearland Away 5:30 p.m.
Fri 1/12 Shadow Creek Away 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/16 Alief Elsik Home 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/19 Alvin Away 7:00 p.m.
Wed 1/24 Alief Hastings Home 7:00 p.m.
Sat 1/27 Alief Taylor Away 7:00 p.m.
Sat 2/3 Pearland Home 7:00 p.m.
Wed 2/7 Shadow Creek Home 7:00 p.m.
Head Coach: Sharee Griffin
Assistant Coaches: Gary Douglas, Kasi Matthews, and Ryan Woods
Fri 12/15 Ball High Away 7:00 p.m.
Tue 12/19 Angleton Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/9 Santa Fe Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/12 Texas City Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/16 Manvel Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/19 La Porte Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/23 Ball High Home 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/26 Angleton Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 2/2 Santa Fe Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 2/6 Texas City Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 2/9 Manvel Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 2/13 La Porte Away 7:00 p.m.Fri 12/15 Ball High Away 7:00 p.m.
Tue 12/19 Angleton Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/9 Santa Fe Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/12 Texas City Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/16 Manvel Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/19 La Porte Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 1/23 Ball High Home 7:00 p.m.
Fri 1/26 Angleton Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 2/2 Santa Fe Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 2/6 Texas City Away 7:00 p.m.
Fri 2/9 Manvel Home 7:00 p.m.
Tue 2/13 La Porte Away 7:00 p.m.
December 11, 2023
Schedules for boys and girls teams.
December 9, 2023
Team photos and schedules.
December 9, 2023
Team photos and schedules.
November 30, 2023
Dawson head basketball coach Mark Barre begins his 17th year at the helm of the boys basketball program and has established himself as one of the state's outstanding coaches.
Thanksgiving is a blessed time of the year
November 21, 2023
I still am amazed at the wisdom of some of our young future leaders. Consider this: . . .
November 21, 2023
The 2023 football season proved to be a very competitive season as three teams were crowned District 23-6A Co-Champions: Dawson, Pearland and Shadow Creek.
November 21, 2023
Head coach Sharee Griffin is beginning her second year of the Lady Eagles basketball program and has already seen giant improvement from last season when Dawson finished 16-18. The Lady Eagles basketball team is currently 10-0.
November 21, 2023
The Oilers aren't there yet, but fans can see they are on their way as they improved from 6-5 to 9-3 while advancing to the second round this year to extend their playoff run to 24 years.
The Art of Graciousness
November 13, 2023
Teach your children the two cousins of graciousness: respect and manners. Practice these alongside your children and watch them grow.
November 13, 2023
Nine student-athletes are honored.
November 13, 2023
This is the first time that the Sharks have been eliminated in the first round.
November 13, 2023
The key to the win by Clear Creek was their defense as the Eagles only garnered 223 total yards while Bryce Burgess had 181 total yards with 175 coming on the ground with one TD.
November 13, 2023
The defenses were the stars of this game as both teams struggled on the offensive side of the ball.
November 8, 2023
All total, the Oilers had 524 total yards while limiting the Bears to 283 total yards (234 rushing, 49 passing) and four TDs.
November 8, 2023
The Eagles led 33-7 at halftime and could have gone above the 61 points as (head coach Mike) Allison cleared the bench for all to play in the game.
November 8, 2023
Friendswood fans who made the long trip to Magnolia West's Mustang Stadium returned home with happy hearts to end the 2023 football season. The Mustangs closed out the season with a 5-5 mark in one of the toughest 5A districts in the state.
November 8, 2023
Now, Shadow Creek will prepare to meet the Clear Springs Chargers in the first round of the Class 6A Region III Div I playoffs on Friday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Freedom Field.
November 8, 2023
Considered to be one of the most decorated runners in Pearland High School history with over 40 medals, Peters added to her collection at the state meet with a third place finish with a time of 17:03.3.
Time and Treasures
November 1, 2023
Time is a beast that will either chase you toward or away from the better things in life.
November 1, 2023
The Oilers will come into their final game of the regular season against Alief Hastings with a 7-2 mark and the odds are in their favor they will finish with an 8-2 record entering the playoffs for the 24th consecutive year.
November 1, 2023
The Sharks have never missed the post-season in their young history.
November 1, 2023
With one game remaining in the regular season, Dawson is now 5-4 overall and 4-1 in district and in a three-way tie for first place with Pearland and Shadow Creek.
October 30, 2023
Friendswood suffered from self-inflicted damage with three lost fumbles and 12 penalties worth 96 yards.
October 30, 2023
Dawson (23-10) advanced to the state water polo tournament with an 18-11 victory over the Strake Jesuit Crusaders in the boys Region II final.
October 29, 2023
Head coach B.J. Gotte said, "It will take us two years to gain the strength and size that we need to compete with the upper echelon 6A teams in the state. So far, we are on schedule to accomplish what we need to do."
October 29, 2023
When you think you've seen it all in the sports world -- it seems like the most unlikely scenario shows up that becomes the most breathtaking play ever seen.
October 29, 2023
The Sharks (6-1, 3-1) will face the Dawson Eagles (4-3, 4-0) in their next district conflict with the league championship on the line.
October 19, 2023
The Eagles entered the game with a 5-4 edge in the series but the favorite coming into the game was Pearland who was supporting a 5-1 season record compared to Dawson's 3-3 mark.
October 19, 2023
Friendswood will host their final home game on Friday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Henry Winston Stadium in a critical district game against the Angleton Wildcats.
October 11, 2023
Shadow Creek faced a much-improved Alief Elsik team, but the results were still the same as the Sharks shutout the Rams 24-0 to improve to 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in district while Elsik dropped to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in league action.
October 11, 2023
the state-ranked Fulshear Chargers amassed 746 total yards of offense while posting 61 points against the Friendswood defense.
October 11, 2023
Dawson is now 3-0 in district action and have a date with cross-town cousin Pearland, who is also 3-0 in league play for a district showdown in the 10th Annual PearBowl on Friday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Pearland ISD Stadium.
October 11, 2023
Both teams enter the district showdown at 3-0 this year in league action with the winner moving atop the district standings.
October 11, 2023
Pearland (5-1, 3-0) and Dawson (3-3, 3-0) will face one another on Friday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the 10th Annual PearBowl at Pearland ISD Stadium.
October 4, 2023
Friendswood will face powerhouse Fulshear on Friday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Henry Winston Stadium.
October 4, 2023
Shadow Creek is now 4-1 on the season and 1-1 in district. The Sharks will travel to Crump Stadium to face the Alief Elsik Rams on Thursday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m.
October 4, 2023
"I am very proud of the kids and coaches for the win," said Dawson head coach Mike Allison. "Taylor is a very talented team and their coaches did a good job preparing them for the game."
October 4, 2023
Pearland dominated in all three phases of the game on offense, defense, and special teams.
September 25, 2023
The Friendswood Mustang traveled to Traylor Stadium and returned home with a district win over Richmond Foster 42-21 to improve to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in league action. Foster falls to 0-5 on the season and 0-3 in district.
September 25, 2023
Dawson will travel to Crump Stadium to face the Alief Taylor Lions (2-2, 1-0) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28.
September 25, 2023
The win puts the Oilers in a great position to win the league crown this year.
September 21, 2023
Who to watch for Dawson and Hastings.
September 21, 2023
Who to watch for Pearland and Shadow Creek.
September 21, 2023
In the opening District 10-5A Div I game between Friendswood and Manvel, fans were treated to a number of big scoring plays but overall, both teams were inconsistent on offense and had to depend on their defenses for most of the contest.
September 12, 2023
Bridgeland came into the game with impressive wins over Cy-Fair (31-30) and Katy Tompkins (41-35) so it came as no surprise that Shadow Creek found themselves in a real non-district battle.
September 12, 2023
The Eagles have an open date this week.
September 12, 2023
Last year coach Gotte said, "It takes time for a team to get stronger especially on the offensive and defensive line. You don't get strong overnight."
September 12, 2023
Friendswood has outscored their last two opponents 108-18 which they will need to continue to do that as they prepare to face their most formidable teams.
September 9, 2023
Former Pearland Oiler quarterback Jake Sock shows off the Houston Oilers inspired uniforms the University of Houston Cougars donned for the season opener vs UTSA.
September 9, 2023
Dawson is now 0-2 on the season.
September 9, 2023
In a battle of two teams who both advanced to the Class 6A Div I area rounds last season -- it was no surprise that this game would be close.
September 9, 2023
Pearland and Memorial have been long-time opponents with Pearland owning the rivalry with a 14-3 edge.
September 9, 2023
Friendswood begins district action on Friday, September 8 when they host FB Kempner at 7:00 p.m. at Henry Winston Stadium.
August 30, 2023
Dawson faced the No. 11 area-ranked Hightower Hurricanes and held the lead until 1:15 left in the game when Hightower scored on a 1-yard run.
August 30, 2023
It was the Shark defense that made the greatest impact as four second-half turnovers with relentless defensive pressure shut down the usually potent Mavs offense.
August 30, 2023
Pearland will travel to Tully Stadium to face Spring Branch Memorial on Saturday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m.
August 30, 2023
Volleyball coach Sarah Paulk picked up her 300th career win after the Lady Mustangs beat Clear Falls.
August 30, 2023
"There were flashes of great execution where we moved the ball quickly down the field and other times where we were in unfavorable down and distances because of mistakes," said head coach Jordan Johnson.
August 21, 2023
Key players and season openers.
Enjoy the coming year of sports
August 15, 2023
Also - don't forget about those who participate in the band, cheerleaders, drill team, cross country, volleyball, and tennis.
August 15, 2023
The Dawson Eagles and the Pearland Oilers came together for one cause to help pack backpacks for the children in the Pearland community.
August 15, 2023
New Friendswood head coach Jordan Johnson is getting his chargers ready to face old nemesis Texas City in this year's season opener.
August 15, 2023
Clark is the winningest Class 6A coach in Texas softball history.
By Steven Thomson
August 9, 2023
An experienced and hungry Pearland squad will begin the 2023 season striving to achieve higher goals. Dawson volleyball coach Lauren Leth is tasked with solving a problem that many programs would love to have. Friendswood's pre-district schedule is stacked with high quality competition.
August 9, 2023
The pre-season prediction has Fulshear winning the league title followed by Manvel, Angleton, Magnolia West, Richmond Foster, Magnolia, Friendswood, Rosenberg Terry, and FB Kempner.
August 5, 2023
The Oilers captured the 23-6A crown and the 6A Region III title while advancing to the 6A state finals.
August 5, 2023
The real strength of the team at the beginning of the season will be the Eagle defense.
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