January 13, 2025
The Sharks hit a total of five treys in their lopsided first period over the Oilers 26-3.
January 11, 2025
Though it has been eight years since Heath roamed the sidelines, the former coach, who had been honored with multiple accolades in the past, was once again in the limelight at this year's Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium before Baylor and LSU kicked off to battle for the title.
January 6, 2025
Shadow Creek (8-0) captured the 2024 District 22-6A crown while Pearland (7-1) finished second and Dawson (5-3) finished in a three-way tie for third but lost the playoff tie breaker to Manvel and Dobie.
November 22, 2024
For the second straight year, the Oilers finished 9-3 after being eliminated in the area round by Atascocita but the team has made significant improvements from last year's 61-35 loss to the Eagles.
November 20, 2024
Friendswood gave it their best against a state champion level program. In fact, the Mustangs held the lead until the 9:09 mark of the second quarter, when A&M Consolidated went back ahead 13-7 on a TD pass, but the Mustangs evened the score at 13-alll in the middle of the second period on a 2-yard QB keeper by Mikey Butler.
November 20, 2024
Pearland (9-2) and Atascocita (10-1) will meet in the Class 6A Region III area round at Turner Stadium on Friday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. The Oilers are 0-3 against the Eagles who enter the game with a 10-1 record with their only loss against North Shore (27-23).
November 13, 2024
Though Friendswood began the 2024 football season on shaky ground with a 1-5 start -- head coach Jordan Johnson kept his gridiron warriors focused to win the last four games of district to punch their ticket to the post-season.
November 12, 2024
For the 25th straight year, the Pearland Oilers will advance to the playoffs after closing out the 2024 football season with an 8-2 mark to finish in second place in the District 22-6A standings.
November 3, 2024
Manvel left little doubt as to the outcome as they took over the game from the start and never took their foot off the gas. Dawson closes out the regular season with a 6-4 overall record and 5-3 in district. Manvel will face Dobie on Thursday, November 7 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
November 3, 2024
The 'Stangs have rallied to win the last three district games for a 4-5 mark and 3-3 in league play with one game left against Fort Bend Kempner (3-5, 0-5) which they are a heavy favorite to win.
October 31, 2024
Don't let the 58-35 win deceive you as Alvin put up a much greater battle than the final score indicated.
October 31, 2024
New York Jets punter and former SMU and Pearland Oiler standout, Thomas Morstead, has been raising money this season for his cause “Punt For ALS.”
October 29, 2024
Friendswood finds itself right in the thick of post-season contention. The Mustangs face an advantageous schedule in its final two contests against the bottom two schools in the league.
October 29, 2024
The game between Pearland and Shadow Creek was for the District 22-6A title while both teams, win or lose, had already punched their ticket to the post-season. Both teams entered the contest undefeated in league play.
October 23, 2024
The Oilers kept their district record perfect with a dominating 52-3 win over the Pasadena Memorial Mavericks to keep them winless in league action at 0-5. Pearland will travel to Freedom Field in Manvel to face the Shadow Creek Sharks on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. for the district championship.
October 23, 2024
The Eagles finished with 23 first downs, 102 yards rushing, and 358 yards passing for a total of 480 yards. Rayburn had eight first downs, 133 yards rushing, and two yards passing for a total of 135 yards.
October 23, 2024
The Mustangs must win their final four games of the regular season to have an outside chance of extending their season in the post-season. They need to carry the momentum into Friday's game at home against Porter (3-4, 2-2) on October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
October 17, 2024
Friendswood's defense has been their strength for most of the season while the offense has struggled.
October 16, 2024
The Eagles controlled both sides of the ball as they had 256 yards on the ground and 191 yards through the airways for a total of 447 total yards. South Houston managed only 186 yards of total offense (162 rushing, 24 passing).
October 15, 2024
Pearland improves to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in district to remain in a tie with Shadow Creek who has same record. Both teams sit atop the district standing.
October 11, 2024
Three first half turnovers by Friendswood and a big rushing performance by Crosby running back Wesley Yarbrough spelled doom for the Mustangs in a District 11-5A-I showdown won by the Cougars 28-14.
October 11, 2024
Pearland had 21 first downs, 256 yards rushing, 151 yards passing and three lost fumbles. Dawson had 17 first downs, 114 yards on the ground, and 186 yards passing.
October 3, 2024
It didn't take long for the Sharks to set the pace of this game as they scored on their first possession of the game.
October 1, 2024
Pearland (4-1, 3-0) and Dawson (3-2, 1-2) will meet in the annual PearBowl on Friday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pearland ISD Stadium. Dawson leads the series 6-4.
September 30, 2024
Special team miscues by Friendswood and two big runs by the Bulldogs proved to be the difference in the outcome of the game.
September 26, 2024
Dawson found themselves in a real cat fight against the Pasadena Memorial Mavericks in a District 22-6A battle.
September 24, 2024
Pearland improves to 3-1 on the season and 2-0 in District 22-6A action.
September 24, 2024
Shadow Creek (3-1, 2-0) will travel to the Pearland ISD Stadium to face the Dawson Eagles (3-1, 2-0) on Friday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m.
September 19, 2024
It was the defense that saved the game as the Eagles had four interceptions and five fumble recoveries that stymied the Dobie offense.
September 19, 2024
The Mustangs are now 1-2 on the season with the real season beginning on Friday, September 27 when the La Porte Bulldogs invade Henry Winston Stadium in the District 11-5A Div I opener for both teams.
September 19, 2024
The Lady Mustangs (2-0 in District 20-5A) look to keep rolling in a solid road test 6:30 p.m. Friday at Ball High (2-1).
September 18, 2024
While the offense was not being challenged by the Sam Rayburn defense, the Pearland defense was suffocating the Texans offense as they held them to -44 total yards including -42 yards rushing.
September 11, 2024
In a game that was a see-saw battle, the Dawson Eagles outlasted the Elkins Knights to get their first win of the 2024 season 44-34.
September 11, 2024
"Defensively, we need to become more disciplined with pre-snap and post snap execution/decisions, head coach B. J. Gotte said. "We also need to continue to fine tune the details in our reads, fits, and footwork."
September 6, 2024
The second half belonged to Bridgeland who finished 12-1 last season in the 6A Region III Div. II title game.
September 6, 2024
In their opening game after reaching the state championship game last season, Summer Creek dominated Shadow Creek with a decisive 42-0 victory in their non-district matchup at Bulldog Stadium.
September 6, 2024
The Oilers next game will be Spring Branch Memorial at The Rig on Friday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m.
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