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OILER PRIDE: Pearland Looking To Make It Back To State
After reaching the State Tournament for the second consecutive year – and the seventh time overall – the Pearland Oilers fell just short of claiming their first title since 1980, losing 4-1 to Tomball in Round Rock last spring. With valuable experience gained, this year is about seizing that opportunity.
Coach David Rogers enters his sixth year at the helm, relying on a talented core to reach their goal. Texas A&M-commit Nico Partida is back for his final year in the high school spotlight, after earning District 23-6A MVP and UIL-6A All-Tournament honors a year ago. In addition to his impeccable play on defense and at-bat (.414 BA, 7 HR, 41 RBI), Partida can just as easily make an impact when pitching (5-0), alongside junior Grant Shepherd.
Fellow All-Tournament selection, Walker Hurst, brings senior stability to the outfield, and continues to build his reputation as a collegiate prospect. Southern Mississippi commit Cade Adams (Sr. C) will anchor the defensive side, while all district second-teamer Ashton Arredondo (Jr. 1B/LHP) and Brady Brewer (Jr. DH) add further depth to the batting order.
With the Oilers shifting to District 22-6A in the UIL realignment, there’s a whole new slate of opponents to conquer. But, that will only be the beginning for a group that is aching to make history.
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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.