Jul 30, 2010
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From the Cluttered Desk

Drafting guys over 60

Instead of sending 18-year-olds off to fight - they ought to take us old guys.

Friendswood families love F.A.S.T.

"There are no bench warmers, every child is successful!" says Beth Ryan mother of five swimmers aged 7 to 14 yrs.

Oilers more mature for the 2010 football campaign

Pearland is a pre-season pick to advance to the post-season for the 11th straight year.


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9-year-old All-Star Baseball Champions

2010 District 15 champions.

Where Are They Now? - Brandon Roberson - Back Home Again

Roberson is very happy to return to Pearland and has aspirations to move up to the high school coaching ranks with the ultimate goal of possibly being a head coach in the future.


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Friendswood nips Pearland in summer swim championship

The Friendswood Area Swim Team (FAST) edged Pearland in the summer swim championship showdown 487-452. These neighboring teams have battled for the past three years for the swim title.


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Former Pearland pitcher makes major league headlines

Twins RBI leader Delmon Young came up to the plate and (the Detroit Tigers' Robbie) Weinhardt promptly delivered a sinker that produced a ground ball double play to get out of the inning.

Dawson makes deep run at 7-on-7 state tournament

Kimble and his teammates had a great showing at the state 7-on-7 tournament as they won their pool to advance to the championship bracket for the second straight year.


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Kelly Cross named All-State by Texas sports writers

Kelly Cross, who was recently drafted by the Minnesota Twins, was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5 All-State third-team. Cross hit .423 with 17 doubles, seven home runs, 41 RBIs, and 34 runs scored.


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Where are they now?

When Friendswood's Jake Ebner became the starting center for the Friendswood Mustangs his sophomore season in 2001, little did he know that he would move on to achieve his dream of playing football at the collegiate level. In fact - he would accomplish so much more than he ever imagined.


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From the Cluttered Desk

Statistics influence our lives

People have become so caught up in statistics that there is a book entitled Statistical Abstract of the United States 2006: The National Data Book that you can purchase for $39, including free shipping.


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FAST makes it five straight years of perfection

For the fifth straight year, the Friendswood Area Swim Team (FAST) completed their regular season undefeated after they beat League City 461-344.


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