Mar 11, 2010
Archive of Pearland News
No. 1 Lady Oilers living up to early expectations
February 24, 2010
The Lady O's have accepted the early season challenge to post a 7-0 mark to begin the season.
Oilers take out North Shore at the buzzer
February 24, 2010
While the North Shore defense froze, an alert Esiri Omerhi caught the ball under the basket and immediately put the ball in the basket as the buzzer sounded giving Pearland the emotional win while the Mustangs stood dazed in the 57-56 loss.
Area Boys Basketball Report
February 16, 2010
Pearland Oilers, Dawson Eagles results.
Lady Oilers fall to North Shore in opening round
February 16, 2010
"We knew it was going to be a tough game," Vacek said. "I am proud of the girls for the way they battled the entire season and I believe we have a strong foundation on which to rebuild our girls basketball program at Pearland."
Pearland JH South Girls Basketball
February 15, 2010
Pearland Jr. High South-Lady D-Backs 8th grade A basketball team won the 2010 Zone Championship.
Ben Pardo named new Pearland ISD Athletic Director
February 10, 2010
Pardo has been a part of the Pearland ISD coaching family for nine years and certainly has the respect and familiarity of all the coaches in the district.
National Signing Day
February 9, 2010
College coaches all across America circle the first Wednesday of February as the most important date of the new year because that is the time that high school student-athletes sign their letters-of-intent.
Pearland Lady Oilers Basketball
February 9, 2010
Playoff game vs. North Shore, 7pm Monday, February 15, at Pasadena Memorial HS.
Southbelt Team Tournament Champs
February 9, 2010
The Southbelt Select 97G soccer team won first place in the 2010 Nike Premier Spring Cup...
Area Boys Basketball Roundup
February 9, 2010
Friendswood, Dawson, Pearland.
New realignment announced by UIL
February 3, 2010
For the most part locally -- there weren't any real surprises.
Area Girls Basketball Report
February 2, 2010
Friendswood, Pearland win; Dawson falls.
Pardo receives Bragg Stockton Award
February 2, 2010
"This is a huge honor for me," Pardo said. "I know first-hand that when you played for him (Bragg Stockton), it was more than just baseball as he taught character and integrity which are elements that you take beyond the baseball field."
Pearland closes out first round in third place
February 2, 2010
...the Oilers are only four points from being in first place as they lost to Deer Park 57-55 and La Porte 35-33. Both losses came on the final shot of the game.
Pearland's Thomas Morstead
February 2, 2010
Now a punter for the New Orleans Saints, Morstead became one of the nation's top collegiate punters while at Southern Methodist University.
UIL Realignments Announced
February 1, 2010
See the UIL website for complete information about realignments and reclassifications.
Volleyball Signing
February 1, 2010
Pearland's Carlee Lacy signed a letter-of-intent to continue her education and volleyball career at Houston Baptist University.
Oilers run past South Houston; fall short at Deer Park
January 30, 2010
The Pearland Oilers hosted the South Houston Trojans last week with both teams entering the contest in a three-way tie for second place in the District 22-5A standings at 3-1. La Porte was also at 3-1 while Deer Park leads the standings at 4-0.
Area Girls Basketball Report
January 29, 2010
Friendswood, Dawson, Pearland, Manvel.
Oilers fall in a three-way tie for second place
January 19, 2010
The Oilers traveled to La Porte and came up short against the Bulldogs 35-33 to drop their first league game.
Area Girls Basketball Report
January 18, 2010
Friendswood, Dawson and Pearland.
Area Girls Basketball Report
January 12, 2010
Friendswood, Dawson and Pearland scores.
Oilers open up district action with a pair of wins
January 11, 2010
The 2009-2010 basketball season was already special to head coach Steve Buckelew after he posted career win No. 500 over Louisiana's Huntington High School in an early season tournament.
2009: Top 10 Sports Stories
December 28, 2009
The year of 2009 provided many athletic highlights featuring scores of young men and women who performed at a level that earned them national and state-wide recognition.
Baseball Signing
December 28, 2009
Pearland's Drew DeKerlegand signed a letter-of-intent to continue his baseball career and education with The Citadel Bulldogs...
500 Victories and Counting
December 15, 2009
(Basketball Head Coach Steve) Buckelew actually has 506 wins to date with the 2009-10 season just getting underway for the Oilers.
Kanipes, Ukwuachu headline All-District 22-5A teams
December 15, 2009
Mark Kanipes has that burning zeal and fire in his belly as very few players who have ever donned on a Pearland jersey. It is going to be fun to watch him next season as a senior.
Pearland girls cross country runners receive awards
December 8, 2009
There were 43 individual medals won this season compared to 27 medals won in 2008.
Collins, Pardo, Turner headline 22-5A All-District selections
22-5A Volleyball
December 6, 2009
It should come as no surprise that the District 22-5A coaches selected junior Malorie Pardo and senior Marissa Collins as Co-MVPs after the pair helped lead the Pearland Lady Oilers to the 22-5A title and to the playoffs.
Giving Back to the Community
December 1, 2009
The Pearland HS softball team, in partnership with proprietor Zach Royon and OUTBACK, presented a check for $1,000 to the Pearland Neighborhood Center...
Softball Signing
November 17, 2009
Pearland has the foundation to make another deep run this season with eight starters returning to the lineup.
Interceptions prove costly in Pearland's loss to North Shore
November 17, 2009
Pearland closes out the year as co-champions for District 22-5A and an 8-3 mark.
Live Blog
November 17, 2009
Follow Dawson and Friendswood on the LiveBlog this coming weekend If you are unable to attend the game - go to: www.reporternewssports.com and click on the LiveBlog at 6:55 p.m. and get the play-by-play on your computer at home. You can also add your thoughts during the game.
Pearland rolls past Dobie 42-0; North Shore next
November 10, 2009
The Oilers will now get ready for the bi-district round of the Class 5A Region III Division I playoffs.
Football Playoff Schedule
November 9, 2009
Class 4A Region III Divisions I and II; Class 5A Region III Division I.
Pearland runs past Deer Park 27-7
November 4, 2009
Deer Park (6-3, 4-2) hosted the Oilers with both teams relatively assured of a playoff spot. But neither team was going to give in to the other.
Area Volleyball Report
November 4, 2009
Pearland knocks off No. 1 College Park; Dawson sweeps Katy Seven Lakes; Friendswood ready to make run for Region III title.
Volleyball Playoffs
November 2, 2009
Class 4A Region III and Class 5A Region III.
Oilers get back on winning track to clinch playoff berth
October 27, 2009
The winning effort assured the Oilers they will be back in the playoffs for a record 10th straight year.
Area Volleyball Report
October 26, 2009
Friendswood captures 24-4A crown; Pearland repeats as District 22-5A champions; Dawson makes reservations for the playoffs.
Oilers fall to Pasadena Memorial 28-13
October 20, 2009
The game between Pearland and Pasadena Memorial pitted the final two teams without a district loss at 3-0. The winner would sit alone at the top of the league leaderboard.
Area Volleyball Report
October 20, 2009
Friendswood clinches volleyball playoffs; Friendswood 3, Dawson 1; Friendswood 3, La Marque 0; Pearland secures playoff spot; Santa Fe 3, Manvel 0.
Ney leads Pearland to sixth straight win
October 19, 2009
Pearland's Virginia Ney ran a 12:37 to win the Angleton Invitational cross country meet and the Lady Oilers posted their sixth straight win by claiming the team title with 34 points to finish in front of second-place Clements who had 44 points.
Lady O's make it five in a row
October 13, 2009
The Pearland Lady Oilers cross country team have run in five meets this year and they have returned home with all five team trophies.
Garrison, defense shine against La Porte
October 13, 2009
On the first play - Garrison broke a couple of tackles through the La Porte defense - sliced to the outside - and then used his speed for a sensational 70-yard scoring run to give the Oilers a quick 7-0 lead.
Area Volleyball Report
October 12, 2009
Dawson moves up in district rankings; Dawson sweeps Angleton; Friendswood continues dominating ways; Friendswood 3, Brazosport 0; Manvel sweeps La Marque; Pearland remains in tie for first place.
Oilers blank Sam Rayburn 50-0 for homecoming win
October 6, 2009
After the arrival of head coach Tony Heath in 1997 - Pearland won their first homecoming game in 36 years in 1998. Now the Oilers have won 12 straight homecoming games.
Area Volleyball Report
October 5, 2009
Dawson blanks La Marque; Dawson beats Brazosport; Friendswood remains atop district leaderboard; Friendswood 3 - Angleton 0; Pearland splits league games; Pearland beats Dobie 3-0
Lady O's capture fourth straight title
October 5, 2009
The Pearland Lady Oilers cross country team has competed in four meets and they have returned home with four team first-place trophies.
Oilers blow out Pasadena 61-0
September 29, 2009
After an open week -- the Oilers came out fired up against Pasadena and the game was decided after the first four possessions of the game in the opening period.
Lady Oilers win another cross country title
September 29, 2009
"I am extremely proud of this team," coach Lori Ziegelmeyer said. "Our 1-5 split continues to drop weekly which is a sign that our team is getting stronger."
Lady O's win Pasadena Memorial cross country meet
September 21, 2009
Pearland scored 48 points to nip district rival La Porte who finished second with 50 points.
Area Volleyball Report
September 21, 2009
No. 4 Friendswood sweeps Santa Fe; Friendswood 3, La Marque 0; No. 10 Pearland remains atop district ladder; Dawson splits district matches; Santa Fe 3 - Pearland Dawson 0.
Pearland's cardiac kids do it again
September 15, 2009
Last week - with the score tied 14-14 -- the Oilers once again found the magic touch as quarterback Trey Anderson launched a pass covering 23-yards down the right sideline where T.J. Strayhorn gathered in the ball in the endzone with 17.6 seconds remaining in the game to pull out a 20-14 miracle win.
Area Volleyball Report
September 14, 2009
Friendswood captures Dickinson championship; Dawson begins district play on winning path; Dawson knocks off 5A Clear Springs; Pearland sweeps Pasadena to open league action.
Kanipes inducted into Angleton Hall of Fame
September 13, 2009
Kanipes is a 1979 Angleton graduate who played football and has been in coaching for 24 years.
This Week's Football Schedule
September 10, 2009
Thursday, September 10
Dawson vs Pasadena Dobie - 6:00 p.m.
Pasadena Memorial Stadium
Area Volleyball Results
September 8, 2009
Pearland knocks off Clear Creek; Dawson splits two matches; Friendswood sweeps Dobie
Pearland goes Myles out of the way for win
September 8, 2009
Pearland head coach Tony Heath has won a lot of games during his 13 years at the helm of the Pearland football program, but the 22-21 win over Fort Bend Kempner will go down as one of the most spectacular wins he has ever experienced.
Lady Oilers capture Brazoswood cross country title
September 7, 2009
All seven Pearland girls medaled as Pearland won the meet with 30 points to finish ahead of second-place Memorial who scored 66 points.
From the Cluttered Desk. . .
Forgiveness is a unique quality of life
September 1, 2009
Have you ever done something really stupid? I mean something that is dumber than dumb.
Pearland volleyball tournament rated overwhelming success
September 1, 2009
With 76 teams in this year's field as the nation's largest high school volleyball tournament -- (coach John) Turner saw the tournament move beyond his greatest expectations.
Miscues lead to Kingwood's upset over the Oilers in the season opener
September 1, 2009
The last time that Pearland dropped their season opener was in 2000 when they lost a heartbreaker to Angleton 34-33.
From the Cluttered Desk. . .
Patience sometimes pays off...
August 25, 2009
...I will tell you there are times when we are tested in life...
Nation's largest volleyball tournament comes to Pearland
August 24, 2009
Over 70 teams will invade Pearland this week for the nation's largest high school volleyball tournament on August 27-29.
Oilers open season at Reliant Stadium
August 24, 2009
Pearland will have a lot of new faces taking the field this year...especially at the skill positions on offense.
Area volleyball report
August 24, 2009
The Pearland Lady Oilers and Dawson Lady Eagles...
2009 Pearland Lady Oilers volleyball team
August 24, 2009
The 2009 Pearland Lady Oilers volleyball team will play host to the nation's largest high school volleyball tournament...
2009 Pearland Oilers Varsity
August 24, 2009
The 2009 Pearland Oilers are set to open the season this coming Saturday...
Area scrimmages kickoff 2009 football season
August 18, 2009
Area football teams will begin to scrimmage this weekend as the coaches validate returning starters and lettermen while also finding some hidden talent that they didn't know existed prior to the start of the season.
Pearland preparing for nation's largest volleyball tournament
August 4, 2009
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.
Lady Oilers continue to be honored for outstanding season
July 28, 2009
After head coach Laneigh Clark got her first Class 5A Region III title and trip to the state softball finals -- the veteran coach continues to see her girls receive post-season honors for their outstanding season.
Oilers will reload for 2009 campaign
July 21, 2009
The architect of Pearland's incredible turnaround since 1997 has a strong foundation in place -- and each year -- the Oilers say good-bye to some very talented players and in turn welcome some returning starters and lettermen while finding additional players that will step up to continue the winning tradition that 12 other teams have built on Oiler Drive.
Sports Editor's correction. . .
July 15, 2009
It was reported in the July 15 issue of the Pearland Reporter News that the Pearland Oilers finished in fourth place at the 7-on-7 state tournament. Actually - the Oilers were in the consolation round while 32 other teams advanced to the championship round from the four-team pool play. While the Oilers advanced to the consolation finals where they lost to Stratford -- they actually finished 34th out of the 64 total teams and not fourth overall.
From the Cluttered Desk. . .
A smile that will never be forgotten
July 14, 2009
Most high school reunions take place 10 years later after graduation. That is when we are in our late 20's, seeking to appear successful, going on those last ditch diets, making sure we drive up in the newest automobile, and hoping that people still recognize us.
Gonzales, Miller, Rhodes garner All-State honors
July 14, 2009
Josh Gonzales was named to the TSWA second-team at second base. Kevin Miller was named third-team at shortstop and Matt Rhodes was named third-team as a pitcher.
Pearland Pirates win Clear Creek Swim League championship
July 13, 2009
Several Pirate swimmers won the overall high points total for their age groups at the Champ meet. They included: Nikko Bjontegard (girls 9-10), Catherine Wu (girls 11-12), and Bofeng Chen, boys (13-14 - tie).
Pearland Volleyball Camp
July 13, 2009
Registration – Monday, July 20 at Pearland High School North Gym.
The Pearland Flames Finish with a First Place Win
July 13, 2009
The Pearland Flames 7th grade girls basketball team finished their regular tournament season with a first place win at the Prime Time qualifier held in Katy.
Oilers finish as consolation finalists at 7-on-7 state tournament
July 13, 2009
The Pearland Oilers qualified for the 2009 state 7-on-7 tournament for the fourth time since 7-on-7 began 12 years ago.
Oilers finish tied for 8th for Lone Star Cup
July 7, 2009
When Pearland ISD athletic director Mike Watson came to the district -- he was very clear that he wanted to see all of the athletic teams at Pearland HS become well-rounded and competitive programs.
Eagles getting ready to land in their new nest
July 7, 2009
The temporary home has been at the Pearland Ninth Grade Center -- but it will be only a few more weeks before everything is moved to the new Dawson High School located on Cullen Boulevard.
From the Cluttered Desk. . .
The word is "influence"
July 7, 2009
I was thinking of the word "influence" this week and decided to look deeper at that word and I came away with some unusual insight.
Pearland Lightning 11U Select Baseball Team
July 5, 2009
The team placed second at the state championship tournament on June 28 - June 30.
2009 PHS Baseball Signees
July 5, 2009
Lady Oilers continue to be honored for outstanding season
Tydelski named "Player of the Year"
June 29, 2009
Joining Tydelski on the Chronicle's All-Greater Houston team was sophomore pitcher Jessica Bowden and junior first baseman Megan Coronado.
From the Cluttered Desk. . .
Life is a series of lessons
June 29, 2009
. . . we can all benefit from a look in the rear view mirror of life -- looking at where we've been as we contemplate where it is we are going.
Allen receives Fellowship of Christian Athletes honor
June 24, 2009
Allen led the Oilers last year to an undefeated regular season and the District 22-5A championship.
Clark, DuBois headline All-District picks
Bechtle, Bowden, Coronado, Maly, Marcett, Tydelski named first-team
June 22, 2009
The 2009 team set a new season record with 37 victories while winning the District 22-5A and 5A Region III titles.
From the Cluttered Desk. . .
Man's Best Friend
June 20, 2009
Sammy was born in Taladega, Alabama and was given to me from a family when I was speaking in that area... He looked just like the dogs in the movie - Beethoven.
Oilers drop heartbreaker to Lufkin in 11th inning
June 17, 2009
AUSTIN — There were obvious heart-wrenching emotions following the loss as this year's Pearland team came from complete obscurity
with no one mentioning them as a front-runner to the region title and trip to the state tournament.
Like Fathers, Like Sons
Shane Michna and Reece Riddle seek Pearland's second state baseball title; their dads won the trophy in 1980
June 14, 2009, By SAM KHAN JR. Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Pearland Falls to Lufkin in State Semifinal
Lufkin 4 - Pearland 2
June 12, 2009
Class 5A Baseball - State Semifinals/Final Schedule
Radio: 1540 AM
June 12, 2009
Semifinal: Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m., Pearland Oilers (30-7) vs Lufkin Panthers (29-9).
Semifinal: At 1:00 p.m., El Paso Socorro (33-4) vs Austin Westlake (26-12).
Final: The 5A State Championship game will be played on Saturday, June 13, at 12:00 noon.
Smithson Valley squeezes past Pearland 1-0 in state final
June 8, 2009
AUSTIN — Pearland finishes with a sparkling 37-7-1 season mark. The Lady O's won the District 22-5A title and the 2009 5A Region III
championship while claiming the silver medal as the state runner-up.
Pardo's diamondmen capture 5A Region III championship
Rhodes, DeKerlagand, Gonzales spark Oilers to state berth
June 8, 2009
HOUSTON — The Oilers (30-7) will face the Lufkin Panthers (29-9) on Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the 5A state semifinal
contest at the state-of-the-art Dell Diamond in Round Rock where the Round Rock Express (Triple AAA team for the Houston Astros) play.
Pearland Lady Oilers advance to state finals
June 6, 2009
HOUSTON — “Our defense was spot on today,” Pearland head coach Laneigh Clark said. “We made the plays we needed to make to get this one."
Pearland blanks Brazoswood 1-0
Rhodes, Shorkey key win for Oilers
June 5, 2009
HOUSTON — Pearland's Stephen Shorkey drove in the lone run of the game in the second inning as Pearland (29-7-1) blanked
Brazoswood (29-4) 1-0 at UH's Cougar Field.
Pearland and Dawson qualify for state 7-on-7 tournament
June 3, 2009
TEXAS CITY - Pearland and Dawson stamped their 7-on-7 state tickets at last week’s Texas City State Qualifying Tournament by reaching the finals where the Oilers beat the Eagles 38-33.
Archive of Pearland Oiler News
Oilers sweep Katy to advance to 5A Region III finals
June 1, 2009
HOUSTON — Beginning on Thursday, June 4, Pearland and Brazoswood will renew their rivalry at UH's Cougar Field at 8:00 p.m. The second game will be on Saturday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m. at UH. A third game (if necessary) will follow 30 minutes after the second game.
Lady Oilers crowned 5A Region III champions
State championship next on the radar
June 1, 2009
HOUSTON — The Pearland Lady Oilers swept former District 24-5A foe Clear Creek in two straight games by the same 6-2 score to claim the
5A Region III crown and advance to the 5A state softball tournament beginning on Friday, June 5 when they face Cedar Park Vista Ridge (29-11)
at 5:00 p.m. at the Red McCombs Field on the UT campus in Austin. Vista Ridge is in their first year of 5A competition.
Class 5A Region III Softball Finals - Game 2 Results
May 30, 2009
Game 2: Pearland 6 - Clear Creek 2. The Lady Oilers are going to State!!!!
Class 5A Region III Baseball Semifinals - Game 2 Results
May 30, 2009
Game 2: Pearland 6 - Katy 3. The Oilers (27-9) swept the best-of-three semifinal series and move on to play either Bellaire or Brazoswood in next week’s regional final.
Class 5A Region III Baseball Semifinals - Game 1 Results
May 29, 2009
Game 1: Pearland 11 - Katy 9. In four-and-a-half hours, Katy and Pearland combined for 20 runs, 31 hits and a pair of errors. When it was all said and done, it added up to one big win for Pearland.
Class 5A Region III Softball Finals - Game 1 Results
May 29, 2009
Game 1: Pearland 6 - Clear Creek 2. A five-run rally in the bottom of the fifth inning lifted Pearland to a 6-2 win over Clear Creek in the opening game of their Region III softball championship series Thursday at the University of Houston.
Game 3 Playoff Results:
BASEBALL, 5A Region III Quarterfinals — Pearland vs. Channelview. — Game 3: Pearland 12 - Channelview 4.Oilers thrash Channelview to advance to region semifinals.
SOFTBALL, 5A Region III Semifinals — Pearland vs. Bellaire — Game 3: Pearland Lady Oilers 4 - Bellaire 3. Scrappy Lady O's advance to Region III finals.
Playoff Schedules
May 26, 2009
Softball 5A Region III Finals — Pearland Lady Oilers vs. Clear Creek Lady Wildcats at the University of Houston, Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:30 pm; Friday, May 29, 2009 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 30, 2009, 12:00pm (if necessary).
Baseball 5A Region III Semifinals — Pearland Oilers vs. Katy Tigers, Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:30 p.m. (at Katy); Friday, May 29, 2009 7:30 p.m. (at Pearland); Saturday, May 30, 2009 - (Frankie Field at Clements HS) (if necessary).
Game 3 PLAYOFF RESULTS:
May 23, 2009
SOFTBALL, 5A Region III Semifinals — Pearland vs. Bellaire — Game 3: Pearland Lady Oilers 4 - Bellaire 3. Pearland rallied from a 3-0 fifth-inning deficit to beat Bellaire 4-3 in the deciding game of their Class 5A Region III semifinal series Saturday at Manvel High School.
Game 2 PLAYOFF RESULTS:
May 23, 2009
BASEBALL, 5A Region III Quarterfinals — Pearland vs. Channelview. — Game 2: Pearland 11 - Channelview 1.The Pearland bats continued to showcase their power as the Oilers blasted Channelview 11-1 giving Pearland a sweep over the Falcons. Seth Dornak held the Falcons to four hits while the Oilers pounded out 10 hits including a HR by Drew Dekerlegand. Pearland advances to the 5A Region III semifinals and will play the winner of the Atascosita/Katy series which is tied 1-1.
SOFTBALL, 5A Region III Semifinals — Pearland vs. Bellaire — Game 2: Bellaire 5 - Pearland Lady Oilers 3. The Lady Oilers held a 2-1 lead for most of the game until Bellaire picked up four runs in the top of the fifth for a 5-2 lead. The no-quit Lady O's scored one run in the bottom of the seventh, but the rally was cut short leaving the teams tied at 1-1 in their best-of-three series. The third and final game will be played on Saturday, May 23 at Manvel HS at 7:30 p.m. with the winner advancing to the 5A Region III finals.
BASEBALL, 5A Region III Quarterfinals — Pearland vs. Channelview. — Game 1: Pearland 12 - Channelview 4.The Oilers used 18 hits to score 12 runs in defeating Channelview in their best-of-three series. Game 2 is Friday, May 22, 5:00pm at University of Houston.
SOFTBALL, 5A Region III Semifinals — Pearland vs. Bellaire — Game 1: Pearland 3 - Bellaire 0. The Lady Oilers blanked Bellaire 3-0 to win the first game of their best-of-three series. Pearland belted out 12 hits including four bunt hits and three infield hits. "Our game plan was to put the ball in play, put pressure on them and make them make mistakes," head coach Laneigh Clark said. Game 2 is Friday, May 22, 7:30pm at Manvel HS.
HITTING MACHINE - Pearland senior Josh Gonzales smashed two home runs, two doubles, one single, drove in seven RBIs and scored five times in the deciding game of the best-of-three series against Baytown Sterling. (Photo by Manny Guerrero)
LADY OILERS BREAK JINX — The game against Brazoswood was filled with clutch hits and miscues that kept the outcome of the game in suspense until the final out.