The Pearland Oilers are taking a road trip to face off against the Dawson Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Pearland's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Pearland is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Manvel: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Oilers blew the Mavericks out of the water with a 66-14 final score. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Oilers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Mavericks are ranked 204th).
It was another big night for Ja'Maurey Champion, who rushed for 180 yards and three TDs while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 50 yards. Royce Swan was another major influence, as he rushed for 94 yards and ran in a TD.
Meanwhile, Dawson waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 30-27 victory over the Sharks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since September 19, 2024.
Dawson's win came from a few key players Pearland will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Gregory Earl, who rushed for 96 yards and one touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Corey Brown, who gained 90 total yards and a touchdown.
Dawson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kayden Rogers and Bryson Flynn. James Higgins was another major factor on D, making 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Pearland's record now sits at 5-0. As for Dawson, their record is now 4-1.
Pearland beat Dawson 42-29 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Do the Oilers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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