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The stars of 2023-24 Pearland Baseball
BASES LOADED: No. 1 Pearland dead-set on returning to state
No. 1 -- Pearland Oilers
2023: 38-7-1 (District 23-6A Champions/State Finalist)
The Oilers are coming off a phenomenal season in which they advanced to the UIL championship game, before narrowly falling 6-4 to Flower Mound.
Given how close Pearland came to gold, you can bet that the GHBCA Coach of the Year David Rogers and company will be gunning for all the marbles.
Several key players return for the Oilers, including the co-district MVP Nico Partida (Arizona State-commit), and all-district honorees Ryler Smart (Tennessee), Jaden Barfield (Oklahoma) and Cade Adams (Southern Mississippi).
Don’t sleep on Jake Mader-Cooper (Rice) and Isaiah Castaneda (Rice), who toe the rubber and patrol the outfield, respectively.
While others may have graduated, Pearland still hosts one of the most complete rosters and remains the team to beat in H-Town.
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CLOSING IN: Pearland aiming to break four-decade Title-drought
Pearland Baseball is in the midst of an immaculate postseason--one in which they have yet to lose a game.
Most recently, the Oilers swept the Katy Tigers in the Region III Finals to punch their ticket to the UIL State Tournament. This will be the first time since 2014 that Pearland has made an appearance in Austin, but don't let that fool you.
This team is loaded with next-level athletes--Brett Smajstrla (Sr. OF), Caden Ferraro (Sr. 1B/P), Nico Partida (So. P), and more--who have come up big-time during the 2023 playoffs.
VYPE's Matthew Ogle spoke with head coach David Rogers, to find out the secret ingredient to Pearland's success, and what their mentality is heading into the State Semifinals against Austin Westlake, this Friday.
It's been since 1980 that Pearland has taken home a Title. The Oilers will be gunning for it this weekend, so stay tuned.
VYPE Coaches Corner: Head Coach David Rogers of Pearland Baseballwww.youtube.com