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THE RANKINGS: No. 4 - Pearland Oilers
Michelle Hyden enters her second year of leading the Pearland Lady Oilers program. Last year, the Lady Oilers went 34-6 overall and reached the Regional Quarterfinals.
Pearland returns six starters off that squad including Texas State-commit Payton Shugart who hit .491 and made All-State a year ago. Kaylee Schweitzer (University of TexasArlington-commit) hit .406 and was a TGCA All-Star, while UCF-commit Layla Bennett hit .440 and was an All-State pick. They look to build off those seasons in 2025.
Other key returners include Kailey Monsef (.343, University of Louisiana-Monroe-commit), Laila Nobles (University of North Texas-commit), Jordan Smith (University of Texas-Arlingtonsignee) and McKenna Bennett.
It wasn’t that long ago that Pearland hoisted the ultimate prize. A handful of these Lady Oilers had a role in that, now they will try and springboard their experience to another run at a title in 2025.
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THE RANKINGS: No. 10 - Pearland Dawson Eagles
The 2024 season was one that saw Pearland Dawson amass 20 wins and reach the playoffs. But third-year coach Chelsea Festervand is ready to make a run with this squad as she returns six starters off last year’s team including Miami University (Ohio)-commit Evey Dieudonne.
Other key returners include Elena Luna (Alvin CC-commit) and Peyton Travis (St. Mary’s University-commit). Pearland Dawson also brings back first-team, all-district picks Caroline Roth and Katy Hollier along with second-teamers Carissa Anaya, Elena Laney and Chloe Prince.
Challenging and supporting each other will be the keys to success for Festervand’s team in 2025 as they seek an eight-year streak of playoff appearances.