The Alvin ISD Athletic Dept. is providing online ticketing to purchase tickets for all of the Alvin ISD athletic events at the high school and junior high level.  Each junior high school is listed under their feeder pattern high school link.  Online tickets for varsity football games may be purchased at pre-sale prices until midnight the day before the game.  Ticket sales will resume at 4:00 p.m. the day of the game.  A QR Code will be available at all ticket gates to purchase tickets at the door.  

Tickets for all events can be purchased at GoFan.co.

Listed below are the links: 

Alvin High School or TEXT GOFAN526 TO 41411

Manvel High School or TEXT GOFAN528 TO 41411

Shadow Creek High School or TEXT GOFAN527 TO 41411

AIMS Awards Night

Please open up the link to read about the Alvin ISD Athletic Department's AIMS Awards Night: https://www.alvinsun.net/sports/article_49d4d7ea-f822-11ee-87a2-03dd6bf2347c.html

State Track Champions

Congrats to the Iowa Colony High School Boys & Girls Track Teams for making History be winning the First State Team Championships! Both teams are the State UIL 4A Track & Field Champions! The Girls Track Team are "Out Right" Champions and the Boys Track Team are Co-Champions with Gilmer HS! Congrats to all of the student-athletes, trainers, managers and Coaches that helped bring Home the Championships! As soon as the date & time to Celebrate these Amazing teams is confirmed, this information will be posted immediately!

State Track Runner-Up

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Girls Track Team for earning the State UIL 6A State Track & Field Runner-Up! Congrats to all of the student-athletes, trainers, managers and Coaches that helped secure their finish at the State Meet in Austin!

Softball Regional Quarter-Finals

Congrats to the Alvin HS Lady Jackets Softball Team for their victory over Deer Park HS in the Area Championship! The Lady Jackets will play Kingwood HS in a Best-of-Three series in the Regional Quarter-Finals round of the playoffs! The first game will be played on Thursday, 5/9/24 at Kingwood, the second game will be played on Friday, 5/10/24 at Alvin HS and if necessary, the third game will be played on Saturday, 5/11/24 at La Porte HS. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the game times will be at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 across the board, will be sold online only and may be purchased on this link https://gofan.co/event/1518671?schoolId=TX17648 for the game on Friday, 5/10/24.. Please make plans to come out to support the Lady Jackets as they battle for the Regional Quarter-Finals Championship!

NFL Bound

Congrats to former Manvel HS student-athlete, Layden Robinson on being drafted by the New England Patriots as the 103rd overall pick in Round Four! Layden graduated from MHS in 2019 and continued his playing career for the Fighting Texas Aggies Football Team!

State Track

Congrats to the Manvel HS Boys & Girls Track teams for qualifying student-athletes to the 5A State Track Meet! The State Track Meet will be held on Friday, 5/3/24 at the Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin! The Field Events will start at 9:00 a.m. and the Running Events will start at 5:00 p.m. Please make plans to travel to Austin to support the Mavericks as they battle at the 5A State Meet!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Girls Track teams for qualifying several student-athletes to the 6A Regional State Meet! The Lady Sharks were the Region III 6A Regional Champions! The State Track Meet will be held on Saturday, 5/4/24 at the Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium! The Field Events will start at 9:00 a.m. and the Running Events will start at 5:00 p.m. Please make plans to travel to Austin to support the Sharks as they battle at the 6A State Meet!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Boys & Girls Track teams for qualifying several student-athletes to the 4A State Track Meet! The Boys & Girls Pioneer Track teams were the Region IV 4A Regional Champions! The State Track Meet will be held on Thursday, 5/2/24 at the Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium! The Field Events will start at 9:00 a.m. and the Running Events will start at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please make plans to travel to Austin to support the Pioneers as they battle at the 4A State Meet!

Regional Tennis

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Tennis team for qualifying several student-athletes for the Regional Tournament! The Regional Tournament will be on Wednesday, 5/9/24 and Thursday, 5/9/24 at Deer Park HS (South Campus: 710 San Augustine Deer Park, 77536). The competition will start at 8:00 a.m. each day. Please make plans to travel to Deer Park each day to support the Sharks as they battle to qualify for the State Tournament!

Area Softball

Congrats to the Alvin HS Lady Jackets for their victory over Clear Brook HS in the Bi-District Championship! The Lady Jackets will play Deer Park HS in a one game Area Playoff match-up! The game will be played on Thursday, 5/2/24 at Iowa Colony HS. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the game will start at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 across the board, will be sold online only and may be purchased on this ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/1512739?schoolId=TX87455. Please make plans to travel to Iowa Colony HS to support the Lady Jackets as they battle for the Area Championship!

Congrats to the Manvel HS Lady Mavs for their victory over Crosby HS in the Bi-District Championship! The Lady Mavs will play Foster HS in a Best-of-Three series in the Area round of the playoffs at Sweeny HS! The first game will be played on Thursday, 5/2/24, the second game will be played on Friday, 5/3/24 and if necessary, the third game will be played on Saturday, 5/4/24. The gates will open one hour prior to the start of the game and the game times will be as follows: Game 1 - 6:00 p.m., Game 2 - 6:00 p.m. and Game 3 - 12:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 across the board, will be sold online only and the ticket links for the Series are as follows: Game 1: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/669b7371-39c9-45be-8bd5-f6b5f7c29ee7/events/a364b1ad-c0b8-4e3c-96a5-eb291bcf3769, Game 2: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/669b7371-39c9-45be-8bd5-f6b5f7c29ee7/events/6c3e5e9d-5837-4d7f-947f-de3c6bc49fb9 and if necessary, Game 3: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/669b7371-39c9-45be-8bd5-f6b5f7c29ee7/events/1ca0f32e-9c43-426f-a0b5-9c55ccda628d . Please make plans to travel to Sweeny to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Area Championship!

Bi-District Baseball

Congrats to the Alvin HS Baseball team for making the Playoffs! The Jackets will play Clear Creek HS in a Best-of-Three series in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The first game will be played on Thursday, 5/2/24 at Alvin HS, the second game will be played on Friday, 5/3/24 at Clear Creek HS and if necessary, the third game will be played on Saturday, 5/4/24 at Clear Creek HS. The gates will open one hour before the start of the game and the game times are as follows: Game 1 - 6:00 p.m., Game 2 - 6:00 p.m. and if necessary, Game 3 - 1:00 p.m.. Ticket prices are $5 across the board and will be sold online only. The ticket link for the game at Alvin HS is: https://gofan.co/event/1512732?schoolId=TX17648 and the ticket link for the games at Clear Creek HS is https://gofan.co/event/1512147?schoolId=TX17648. Please make plans to come out to support the Jackets as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneer Baseball team for making History for making the Playoffs for the first time! The Pioneers will play Needville HS in a Best-of-Three series in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The first game will be played on Friday, 5/3/24 at Palacios HS, the second game will be played on Saturday, 5/4/24 at Hitchcock HS and if necessary, the third game will be played on Saturday, 5/4/24 at Hitchcock HS 30 minutes after the completion of the second game. The gates will open one hour before the start of the game and the game times are as follows: Game 1 - 6:00 p.m., Game 2 - 10:00 a.m. and if necessary, Game 3 - 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 2. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. The ticket link information will be posted as soon as it is confirmed. Please make plans to come out to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Bi-District Softball

Congrats to the Alvin HS Lady Jackets for being the District 23-6A Runner-ups! The Lady Jackets will play Clear Brooks HS in a Best-of-Three series in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The first game will be played on Thursday, 4/25/24 at Clear Brook HS, the second game will be played on Friday, 4/26/24 at Alvin HS and if necessary, the third game will be played on Saturday, 4/27/24 at Santa Fe HS. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the game will start at 6:30 p.m. for each game. Ticket prices are $5 across the board, will be sold online only at Clear Brook HS & Alvin HS and the ticket link is https://gofan.co/event/1507537?schoolId=TX17648. Tickets at Santa Fe will be cash only. Please make plans to come out to support the Lady Jackets as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Manvel HS Lady Mavs for earning a spot in the Playoffs! The Lady Mavs will play Crosby HS in a Best-of-Three series in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The first game will be played on Friday, 4/26/24 at Manvel HS, the second game will be played on Saturday, 4/27/24 at Crosby HS and if necessary, the third game will be played right after the second game at Crosby HS. The gates will open one hour prior to the start of the game and the game times will be as follows: Game 1 - 5:30 p.m., Game 2 - 11:00 a.m. and Game 3 - 1:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 across the board, will be sold online only. The ticket link for Game is https://gofan.co/event/1507543?schoolId=TX51095 and the ticket link for Game 2 & 3 ishttps://www.vancoevents.com/us/CKUB . Please make plans to come out to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Lady Sharks for earning a spot in the Playoffs! The Lady Sharks will play Brazoswood HS in a Best-of-Three series in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The first game will be played on Friday, 4/26/24 at Brazoswood HS, the second game will be played on Saturday, 4/27/24 at Shadow Creek HS and if necessary, the third game will be played on Saturday, 4/27/24 at Shadow Creek HS. The gates will open one hour prior to the game and the game times will be as follows: Game 1 - 6:00 p.m., Game 2 - 12:00 p.m. and Game 3, - 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 across the board, will be sold online only and the ticket link for game 2 & 3 is https://gofan.co/event/1507546?schoolId=TX72404. Please make plans to come out to support the Lady Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Jackets’ Softball wins Game 1 of Bi-District Playoff Series – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 7-3 victory over Clear Brook in Game One of the Best of Three Class 6A Bi-District Softball Playoff Series, Thursday in Friendswood. Moving their record to 26-4, the Lady Yellowjackets were led by Braelyn Love’s four RBI’s with Love clearing the bases with a first-inning double. Marlee VanNess and Abby Ptak also drove in a run apiece and Matti Matthews picked up the pitching win in the circle. The Lady Jackets next host Clear Brook in game two, Friday night in Alvin at 6:30 p.m. A third game (if necessary) would be played Saturday in Santa Fe at 6:30 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Mavericks have five qualify for state 5A track meet – The Manvel Mavericks had a total of five individuals turn in state qualifying performances at the Region III-5A track meet last weekend. Christian James qualified for state with a second place in the boys’ 800 meters, as did the girls’ 4X400 foursome of Jasmyn Johnson, Aubrey Riles, Naomi Johnson and Kymia Woodard with a third place finish.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Shadow Creek Girls win Region III-6A track crown – The Shadow Creek Lady Sharks captured the Region III-6A Track crown last weekend and also had several individuals earn state berths. State qualifiers included Lailah Hudson, Mackenzie Collins, Madison Thurmond and Tiffany Mugubi in the 4X100 relay; Mckenzie Roberson, Teryn Green, Skylar Moody and Amai Newman in the 4X 200 relay;  Mugubi in the 800 meters; Hudson, Collins, Roberson and Moody in the 4X100 relay; Collins in the 300 hurdles; and Hudson in the 300 hurdles.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Baseball clinches playoff berth – The Iowa Colony Pioneers captured an 11-4 victory over Columbia in 26-4A Baseball action, Tuesday in West Columbia. Carson White drove in three runs in the contest with the freshman’s two-run homer sparking a six-run outburst in the fifth inning, which secured the victory. White also delivered an RBI triple in the contest, while Cayden Aguilera provided a two-run single. Moving their record to 19-8 overall and 7-4 in district, the Pioneers next host Sweeny, Friday at 7 p.m.

Iowa Colony track sweeps Region 4-4A titles – The Iowa Colony Boys and Girls’ Track teams blazed their way to the Region 4-4A Championships last weekend with several individuals also earning state berths. Top performances included Greg Guidry, Ian Hill, Xavier Bellard and Jeremy Garner with a first place in the boys’ 4X400 relay; Derrick Hahn, Jayden Warren, Guidry and Antoine Martin with a first place in the 4X100 relay; Hill with a first place in the boys’ 800 meters; Warren with a first place in both the boys’ 100 and 200 meters; Hahn, Bellard, Baijon Dupaty and Garner with a first place in the 4X200 relay; Ashtyn Lewis with a first place in the girls’ 100; Adrianna Murry, Arius Williams, Bailee Wilturner and Lewis with a first place in the girls’ 4X400 relay; Cam Jones, Wilturner, Aysha Mitchell and Williams with a second place in the girls’ 4X200 relay and Williams, Mitchell, Hannah Young and Murry with a second place in the 4X100 relay.

Regional Track

Congrats to the Manvel HS Boys & Girls Track teams for qualifying several student-athletes to the 5A Regional Track Meet! The Lady Mavs were 5A Area Runner-ups! The Regional Track Meet will be held on Friday - Saturday, 4/19 - 20/24 at the Humble ISD Turner Stadium! The Field Events and Running Prelims will be on Friday and the Running Finals will start at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please make plans to travel to Turner Stadium to support the Mavericks as they battle at the 5A Regional Meet!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Boys & Girls Track teams for qualifying several student-athletes to the 6A Regional Track Meet! The Lady Sharks were 6A Area Champions! The Regional Track Meet will be held on Friday - Saturday, 4/19 - 20/24 at the Humble ISD Turner Stadium! The Field Events and Running Prelims will be on Friday and the Running Finals will start at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please make plans to travel to Turner Stadium to support the Sharks as they battle at the 6A Regional Meet!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Boys & Girls Track teams for qualifying several student-athletes to the 4A Regional Track Meet! The Boys & Girls Pioneer Track teams were 4A Area Champions! The Regional Track Meet will be held on Friday - Saturday, 4/19 - 20/24 at the Texas A&M Kingsville Campus! The Field Events and Running Prelims will be on Friday and the Running Finals will start at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please make plans to travel to Kingsville to support the Pioneers as they battle at the 4A Regional Meet!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Jackets defeat Alief Hastings – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 15-0 victory at Alief Hastings, Tuesday night in 23-6A Softball action. Angelina Rector drilled a bases-clearing triple during a 10-run inning and Abby Ptak went deep with a three-run homer over the center field fence. Matti Matthews and Braelyn Love drove in two runs apiece for the Lady Jackets during the second inning. Alvin moved its record to 25-4 overall and 9-2 in district. The playoff bound Lady Jackets next host Dawson, Friday night at 6:45 p.m.

Alvin Baseball wins fifth straight – The Alvin Yellowjackets rolled to a 18-0 home triumph over Alief Hastings to pick up their fifth straight victory. Alvin (10-15-1 overall, 8-3) opened up the floodgates to blow open a tight 1-0 contest with eight runs in the third inning and nine runs in the fourth. Grayson Marek went 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBI’s, two runs scored and two stolen bases. Aiden Zamora and winning pitcher Cooper Williams also drove in a pair of runs. The Jackets next resume their series with Hastings, Friday in Alief at 6 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks drop 2-1 decision to Friendswood – The Manvel Lady Mavericks dropped a narrow 2-1 at Friendswood in 18-5A Softball action, Tuesday night. Skylar Frederick belted a solo home run to center field in the top of the second inning to give Manvel (20-9-1 overall, 8-3) an early lead, before the Lady Mustangs rallied for two runs in the fifth. Now tied with second place in the district with Friendswood, the playoff bound Lady Mavs next host Santa Fe, Friday at 6:30 p.m. to wrap up regular season play.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Shadow Creek Baseball tops Taylor – The Shadow Creek Sharks topped Alief Taylor by a 15-0 count in 23-6A Baseball action, Tuesday in Pearland. Demari Faggins scored from third base on a wild pitch and Kam Scott singled home a run to give the Sharks their first two tallies in the first inning, while Lubin Rincon drove in a pair of runs in the second with a double for a 4-0 lead. Blaine Brown then helped blow the game open by tripling in two runs in the third and belting a grand slam home run to right field in the four inning. Shadow Creek resumes its series with Taylor, Friday in Alief at 6 p.m.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Baseball edges Stafford in extra innings – The Iowa Colony Pioneers edged Stafford by a 3-2 count in eight innings in 26-4A Baseball action, Tuesday in Stafford. Landon Brown picked up the pitching win in relief, while Matthew Christopoulos also turned in a quality start on the mound. Jayden Felder drove in a pair of runs for the Pioneers (18-8 overall, 6-4) and Jonny Trevino also contributed an RBI. Iowa Colony next plays at Columbia, April 23 at 7 p.m.

Lady Pioneers cruise to victory over Stafford – Iowa Colony Softball cruised to a 20-0 victory over Stafford, Tuesday in 26-4A Softball action. Kayleigh Mckean went 2-for-4 with four RBI’s, while Sophia Vasquez was 2-for-3 with three RBI’s and Leila Macias and Amoree Serna chipped in two RBI’s apiece. The Lady Pioneers made great strides in their second season of varsity play, improving to 9-19 overall and 5-7 in district play.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Jackets top Shadow Creek – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 12-0 victory over Shadow Creek in 23-6A Softball action, Wednesday night in Alvin. The Lady Jackets moved their record to 23-4-1 with the win. Jocelyn Briseno, who was named KPRC2’s UTMB Athlete of the Week, drove in four runs in the contest, while Abby Ptak drilled a two-run triple and Marlee VanNess added an RBI double. The Lady Jackets next play at Alief Elsik, Friday at 6:45 p.m.

Alvin Baseball rolls to 8-1 triumph – The Alvin Yellowjackets rolled to an 8-1 triumph over Elsik in 23-6A Baseball action, Tuesday at Nolan Ryan Field. Alvin moved its record to 8-15-1 with its third straight win and 6-3 in district play. Peyton Kitchens went 2-for-4 at the plate with a pair of RBI’s, while Easton and Caden Burgess joined Ethan Tyler with an RBI apiece. Easton Burgess also combined with Bane Watson for a two-hit shutout on the mound. The Jackets resume their series with the Rams, Friday in Alief at 6 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks blank Galveston Ball – The Manvel Lady Mavericks blanked Galveston Ball by a 7-0 count in 18-5A Softball action, Tuesday on the Island. Skylar Frederick went deep with a solo home run, while Carley Williams and Jaylie Miller belted back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning. Ryley Nihart also delivering a dominating performance in the pitching circle, striking out 12 and only allowing one hit in a complete game. Moving their record to 7-2 in district, the Lady Mavs next host Angleton, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Mavericks keep playoff hopes alive – The Manvel Mavericks kept their playoff hopes alive in the 18-5A Baseball race with a 6-2 home victory over Santa Fe, Wednesday night. Cristian Lara went 3-for-3 with a run scored an RBI in the contest, while Jared Camargo also drove in a run in the contest to back winning pitcher Stephen Lewis and reliever Manny Ramirez on the mound. The Mavs next play at Santa Fe, Friday at 6 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

SC runners earn regional track berths– Shadow Creek track delivered several regional qualifying performances at the area track meet last weekend. Mackenzie Collins earned gold medals in the 300 meter hurdles, 4X100 and 4X400 relays, while Kyndall Drones qualified with gold medals in both the shot put and discus. Other regional qualifiers included Amai Newman in the 200 meters, Madyson Thurman in the 400 meters, Bria Degray in the 110 meter hurdles, Tiffany Mugubi in the 800 meters, Timothy Rhine in the 110 and 300 meter hurdles, Daijah Miller in the triple jump and Kendon Jones in the high jump.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Track shines at regionals – The Iowa Colony Pioneers turned in several outstanding performances at the area track meet to earn regional qualifying berths. Regional qualifiers included Xavier Bellard, Ian Hill, Greg Guidry and Jeremy Garner in the Boys’ 4X400 relay; Derrick Hahn, Hill, Baijon Dupaty and Garner in the Boys’ 4X200 relay; Hahn, Jayden Warren, Guidry and Antoine Martin in the Boys’ 4X100 relay; Aden Saucedo in the 800 and 3200; Hill in the 800; Daniel Swiney in the shot put; Warren in the 100; Martin in the 100; Adrianna Murry, Arius Williams, Hannah Young and Mariah Samarco in the Girls’ 4X400 relay; Cam Jones, Bailee Wilturner, Aysha Mitchell and Williams in the Girls’ 4X200 relay; Ashtyn Lewis in the 400; Katherine Canchola in the 800; and Samarco in the 300 hurdles.

Area Track Meets

Congrats to the Manvel HS Boys & Girls Track teams for qualifying several student-athletes to the 5A Area Track Meet! The Lady Mavs finished up the track season as the 18-5A District Champions! The Area Track Meet will be held on Wednesday, 4/10/24 at the Angleton HS Wildcat Stadium! The Field Events start at 10:00 a.m. and the Running Events start at 5:00 p.m.! Please make plans to travel to Angleton to support the Mavericks as they battle at the 5A Area Meet!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Boys & Girls Track teams for qualifying several student-athletes to the 6A Area Track Meet! The Lady Sharks finished up the track season as the 23-6A District Champions! The Area Track Meet will be held on Wednesday, 4/10/24 at the Dickinson HS Sam Vintanza Stadium! The Field Events start at 1:00 p.m. and the Running Events start at 5:00 p.m.! Please make plans to travel to Dickinson to support the Sharks as they battle at the 6A Area Meet!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Boys & Girls Track teams for earning the 26-4A District Championships and for qualifying several student-athletes to the 4A Area Track Meet! The Area Track Meet will be held on Wednesday, 4/10/24 at the Navasota HS Rattler Stadium! The Field Events start at 11:00 a.m. and the Running Events start at 3:30 p.m.! Please make plans to travel to Navasota to support the Pioneers as they battle at the 4A Area Meet!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Williams tosses shutout – The Alvin Yellowjackets captured a 2-0 victory over Shadow Creek in 23-6A Baseball action, Tuesday in Pearland. Alvin moved its record to 6-15-1 overall and 4-3 in district, while the Sharks dropped to 7-17-1 and 4-3 in district. Williams struck out nine and allowed only two hits and two walk in picking up the mound victory. Wyatt Powell and Caden Burgess drove in two runs for Alvin. The Jackets next host Shadow Creek, Friday at 6 p.m. at Nolan Ryan Field.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks turn a triple play in victory at Texas City – The Manvel Lady Mavericks got a stellar pitching performance from ace Rylie Nihart and edged Texas City by a 4-3 count in 18-5A Softball action, March 29 in Texas City. Jaylie Miller belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs in the contest, while the Manvel infield also turned a game-changing triple play in the fifth inning. Shortstop Carley Williams snared a Texas City line drive, throwing to second baseman Chloe Ramirez for a double play and Ramirez then fired a relay home to catcher Jaylie Miller, who tagged out the Lady Stings’ runner to complete the spectacular triple play feat. The Lady Mavs next host La Porte, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Lady Sharks roll to win over Hastings– The Shadow Creek Lady Sharks rolled to a 16-0 victory over Alief Hastings in 23-6A Softball action, Tuesday in Pearland. The Lady Sharks evened their district record at 4-4 with the win. Shadow Creek also topped Dobie by a 6-4 count in non-district action last weekend. Hannah Baimbridge went 2-for-3 in the contest to lead the SC offense. The Lady Sharks next host Elsik, Friday at 6:45 p.m.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Baseball suffers narrow defeat to Columbia – The Iowa Colony Baseball squad dropped a 6-4 home decision to Columbia last weekend in Iowa Colony. Landon Brown drove in a pair of runs with one coming on a two-out solo home run in the fourth inning, while Jeremiah Brown also knocked in a run with an RBI single. The Pioneers next play at Bay City, Friday at 7 p.m.

Lady Jackets edge Dawson – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 2-0 victory over Dawson in 23-6A Softball action, Tuesday in Pearland. Alvin moved its record to 21-3 overall and 5-1 in district with the victory. Matti Matthews picked up the win for Alvin in the pitching circle with the senior striking out 13 and allowing only four hits. Kamryn Deleon scored the Lady Jackets’ first run on a Dawson error in the fourth and also raced home from second base in the sixth on Kiley Huffman’s RBI single. Alvin next plays at Alief Taylor, Thursday at 6:45 p.m.

Yellowjackets’ Baseball falls to Pearland – The Alvin Yellowjackets suffered a 7-1 defeat to state ranked Pearland in 23-6A Baseball action, Tuesday at Nolan Ryan Field in Alvin. Cooper Williams went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in the Alvin run with a third inning RBI single. Second baseman Easton Burgess and third baseman Peyton Kitchens also made outstanding defensive plays to rob Pearland of hits. With a 3-2 district mark, the Jackets next play at Pearland, Thursday at 6 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lewis leads Mavs over Angleton – Senior ace Stephen Lewis struck out 10 with a complete game performance and scattered six hits in leading the Manvel Mavericks to a 3-2 victory over Angleton in 18-5A Baseball action, Tuesday in Manvel. Lewis and Cristan Lara both went 2-for-3 in the contest with Lara’s RBI double in the fifth giving Manvel its third run. John Mire also drove in a run in the contest for Manvel. The Mavs next play at Angleton, Thursday at 6 p.m.

Lady Mavericks top Santa Fe – Ace right hander Ryley Nihart stuck out 12 and also reached the 600 career K plateau, as the Lady Mavericks edged Santa Fe, 5-4 in 18-5A Softball action, Tuesday in Santa Fe. Jaylie Miller initially got the Lady Mavs (16-8 overall, 4-2) on the board with a two-run single in the top of the first inning, while Skylar Frederick provided an RBI single in the third. The Lady Mavs next play at Texas City, Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks roll past Springs in bi-district soccer playoffs – The Shadow Creek Sharks rolled to a 5-2 victory over Clear Springs in the Class 6A Boys’ Soccer Bi-District Playoffs, March 25 Challenger Columbia Stadium in Webster. Moving their record to 12-6-4 overall, Shadow Creek advances to host Kingwood in the area playoffs, Thursday at Shadow Creek High in Pearland at 7 p.m. Jose Moreno provided a three-goal hat trick in the win over Springs, while Eddy Piedra and Jayden Puna also pierced the net for the Sharks.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Soccer teams split bi-district playoff openers – Iowa Colony captured a 2-1 victory over El Campo in the Class 4A Boys Bi-District Soccer Playoffs, Tuesday at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. The win was the first ever for the Pioneers (10-8-6) and advances them into the area round, Thursday at Bryan’s Merrill Green Stadium against La Vega at 6 p.m. Isaias Rodriguez scored the first Iowa Colony goal on a header, while Andy Cruz later stole a pass intended for the El Campo keeper and pierced the net with the Pioneers’ second goal. The Iowa Colony girls were also in 4A Bi-District Playoff action at Freedom Field on Tuesday against El Campo and dropped a narrow 4-3 contest to the Lady Ricebirds. Valeria Sanchez scored twice for the Lady Pioneers, who had finished as the third seed from 26-4A.

Area Soccer Playoffs

Congrats to the Shadow HS Sharks Soccer team for their Bi-District victory over Clear Spring HS! The Sharks will face Kingwood HS in the Area Round of the Playoffs! The game will be played on Thursday, 3/28/24 at Shadow Creek HS. The gates open at 6:00 p.m., the game starts at 7:00 p.m. and ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1479063?schoolId=TX72404. Please make plans to travel to Shadow Creek HS to support the Sharks as they battle for the Area Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneers Soccer team for their Bi-District victory over El Campo HS! The Pioneers will face LaVega HS in the Area Round of the Playoffs! The game will be played on Thursday, 3/28/24 at the Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan (3310 Oak Dr. Bryan, 77802). The gates open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the online ticket price is $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this link: https://www.bryanvikings.net/HTtickets. Please make plans to travel to Bryan to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Area Championship!

Bi-District Soccer Playoffs

Congrats to the Manvel HS Lady Mavericks Soccer team for making the Playoffs! The Lady Mavs will face Port Neches Groves HS in the Bi-District Round of the Playoffs! The game will be played on Monday, 3/25/24 at East Chambers HS (234 Buccaneer Dr. Winnie, 77665). The gates open at 4:30 p.m., the game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the ticket cash price is $5 per adult/$3 per student at the gate. Please make plans to travel East on I-10 to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Lady Sharks Soccer team for making the Playoffs! The Lady Sharks will face Clear Lake HS in the Bi-District Round of the Playoffs! The game will be played on Monday, 3/25/24 at Clear Lake HS (2929 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, 77058). The gates open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and ticket prices are $6 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1471643?schoolId=TX17681. Please make plans to travel to Clear Lake to support the Lady Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow HS Sharks Soccer team for making the Playoffs! The Sharks will face Clear Creek HS in the Bi-District Round of the Playoffs! The game will be played on Monday, 3/25/24 at Challenger-Columbia Stadium (1955 W. Nasa Blvd. Webster, 77598). The gates open at 4:30 p.m., the game starts at 7:30 p.m. and ticket prices are $6 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1471836?schoolId=TX25492. Please make plans to travel to Webster to support the Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Lady Pioneers Soccer team for making the Playoffs! The Lady Pioneers will face El Campo HS in the Bi-District Round of the Playoffs! The game will be played on Tuesday, 3/26/24 at Freedom Field. The gates open at 4:30 p.m., the game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the online ticket price is $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this link: https://gofan.co/event/1468816?schoolId=TX87455. Please make plans to travel to Freedom Field to support the Lady Pioneers as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneers Soccer team for making the Playoffs! The Pioneers will face El Campo HS in the Bi-District Round of the Playoffs! The game will be played on Tuesday, 3/26/24 at Freedom Field. The gates open at 4:30 p.m., the game starts at 7:30 p.m. and the online ticket price is $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this link: https://gofan.co/event/1468816?schoolId=TX87455. Please make plans to travel to Freedom Field to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Yellowjacket Baseball wins third straight – The Alvin Yellowjackets picked up a solid starting outing by Cooper Williams on the mound and a save from Emmanuel Maldonado in relief in a 4-2 win over Strake Jesuit, Tuesday in 23-6A Baseball action in Houston. Andrew Morse drove in a pair of runs, while Peyton Kitchens joined Wyatt Powell and Grayson Marek with two hits apiece. The Jackets next host Strake Jesuit, Friday at Nolan Ryan Field at 6 p.m.

Lady Yellowjackets top Elsik  – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 15-0 victory over Alief Elsik in 23-6A Softball action, Tuesday night in Alvin. Alvin moved its record to 19-3 overall and 3-1 in district with the victory. Abby Ptak drove in four runs in the victory, while Jocelyn Briseno socked a three-run inside the park home run and Kamryn Deleon and Kiley Huffman also drove in three runs each. The Lady Jackets next host Alief Hastings, Friday at 6:45 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Mavericks drop 3-1 decision at Ball – The Manvel Mavericks’ Baseball team dropped a  narrow 3-1 decision to Galveston Ball, Tuesday in its 18-5A opener on the Island. Stephen Lewis took the hard luck defeat on the mound for Manvel, despite allowing only two earned runs and three hits. The Mavs (9-6-3 overall) next host the Tors, Friday in Manvel at 6 p.m.

Caton named MVP in 18-5A – Senior Center Kade Caton was named the most valuable player to highlight the Manvel Mavericks’ selections to the All-District 18-5A Boys’ Basketball team. Caton, who was also named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Region 3-5A Team, was joined on the 18-5A first team for the bi-district finalist Mavs by senior guard Forrest Mills and sophomore Byron Green, while the trio Kingston Eckermann, DeJon Haller and Ifeany Okoro made the honorable mention list.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks’ Diamond teams split games – Shadow Creek split its two games on the diamond earlier this week. The Sharks’ Baseball squad rolled to a 19-0 victory over Hastings, Tuesday in Alief to improve to 1-3 in district play. Shadow Creek next hosts Hastings, Friday in Pearland at 6 p.m. The Lady Sharks’ Softball squad gave Dawson all it could handle before suffering a 10-5 road defeat to the Lady Eagles, Tuesday in Pearland. The Lady Sharks next host Taylor, Friday at 6:45 p.m.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Postseason honors keep rolling in for IC Hoop teams – The postseason honors keep rolling in for Iowa Colony Basketball with both varsity squads making historic deep runs in the playoffs this season. Guard B.J. Gill was named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches’ Class 4A All-State Boys’ Team and joined Pioneers’ teammate Robert Greene as a All-Region IV-4A Selection as well. Iowa Colony advanced to the regional finals in their just second year on the varsity level. Eryn Roberts was also named to the All-Region IV-4A team on the girls’ side for Iowa Colony, who won their first district championship (joining the IC boys in that regard) and their first playoff contest in the bi-district round.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Yellowjackets drop heartbreaker to Pearland  – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets dropped a 6-5 heartbreaker to defending state champion Pearland in 23-6A Softball action, Tuesday night. The Lady Jackets (16-3) took a 5-2 lead into the top of the seventh inning, but the Lady Oilers rallied for four runs to take the upper hand. Kiley Huffman belted a 2-run inside the park home run and drove in three runs for Alvin, while Matti Matthews provided three hits and drove in a run with a run-scoring double. The Lady Jackets next play at Shadow Creek, Friday at 6:45 p.m.

AHS Track competes at Texas City Relays – The Alvin High School Track teams competed at the 409 Texas City Relays on Thursday. Top finishes for Alvin included Abby Ptak with a second place in the shot put, Rubi Armas with a second place in the girls’ 800-meter run, the Alvin boys with a second place in the 4X400 relay, Dartagnan Fletcher with a third place in the boys’ 800 meters and Eisha Lara with a third place in the girls’ 3200.

Manvel Maverick Report

Manvel Baseball rolls to 12-2 win – The Manvel Mavericks’ Baseball team rolled to a 12-2 home non-district win over Houston Westside, Tuesday night. Stephen Lewis struck out 10 on the mound and helped his own cause with a bases-clearing double. Jared Camargo and Rudy Mendieta both drove in a pair of runs, while Cristian Lara joined Manny Ramirez, Gabe Roberts and Mitchell Norton with an RBI apiece. The Mavs (5-3-3) next compete at the Fort Bend Tournament and then host Clear Lake on March 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Fields named Defensive Player of Year in 18-5A – Akyla Fields was named the defensive player of the year in 18-5A to highlight the Manvel Lady Mavericks’ league leading eight all-district basketball selections. Fields was joined on the first team by Peyton Cooks, Jaylynn Chatman and Jacqueline Oba, while Khloe Yarborough and Taylor Younger were second team picks and Madison Weary made the honorable mention list. The Lady Mavs went an impressive 31-7 and won the 18-5A crown with a perfect 12-0 mark, posting playoff wins over Goose Creek Memorial (58-50) and Willowridge (44-22).

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks’ Collins named MVP in 23-6A – Shadow Creek Sharks’ guard Michael Collins was named the most valuable player in 23-6A to highlight the area finalist Sharks’ all-district hoop selections. Collins was joined on the first team by defensive player of the year recipient Kaden Tate, Julian Cullier, second team picks Adin Lewis and Ashton Jones. Shadow Creek went 30-3 overall, won the 23-6A title with a perfect 14-0 mark and defeated Clear Creek in the bi-district playoffs.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers’ historic season ends in Region Finals – The 26-4A Champion Iowa Colony Boys’ historic season came to a heartbreaking close with a 71-64 overtime defeat to Stafford in the Class 4A Region IV Boys’ Basketball Finals, Saturday in Kingsville. B.J. Gill paced the Pioneers with a game-high 32 points. Iowa Colony had advanced to the finals with a 53-41 semifinal victory over Somerset on Friday. The Pioneers exploded for a 19-4 fourth quarter run to rally for the victory. R.J. Greene paced the Pioneers in the win with 23 points, while Rodney Carter and Gill added 10 points apiece. The Pioneers closed the season with a 25-14 overall record and a 11-1 league mark. Iowa Colony also posted playoff triumphs over Wharton (86.42), Davenport (71-45) and Sweeny (93-58).

 Regional Tournament Boys Basketball Playoffs

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneers Basketball team for clinching the Regional Quarter-Finals Championship over Sweeny HS! The Pioneers will face Somerset HS at the Regional Tournament in the Regional Semi-Finals round of the Playoffs on Friday, 3/1/24 at the Steinke Physical Education Center on the campus of Texas A&M Kingsville University (700 University Blvd. Kingsville, 78363)! The doors open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 8:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are as follows: Students/Sr. Citizens - $5.00 & Adults - $10.00. Tickets may be purchased at the door with cash or card. There will be no online ticket sales for these games. TAMUK will have a Clear Bag Policy in place for entrance into the Steinke Center. With a victory on Friday night, the Pioneers will face the winner of the Stafford HS vs. Bishop HS on Saturday, 3/2/23 at the same site. The doors will open at 2:00 p.m. and the Regional Finals Championship game will start at 3:00 p.m. The ticket prices and Clear Bag policy will remain the same from Friday night. Please make plans to travel to Kingsville to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Regional Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Alvin Powerlifting Girls place second at Region meet  – The Alvin High School Powerlifting Girls finished in second place at the Region meet, Feb. 24 in Alvin with five girls qualifying for the state meet, March 13 in Frisco. Maya Ruiz won the 259+ Class to earn a state berth for the third straight year, while Nathaly Ramirez (165 Class) and Valeria Rangel (148 Class) both finished second in their respective classes and will be going to state for the second straight year and Courtney Kimble (second place, 242 Class) and Alondra Acuna (fourth place, 198 Class) earned state berths as well. Other top finishes for Alvin at regionals featured Cristal Macias with a third place in the 181 Class, Rubi Navarrette with a fourth place in the 132 Class and Charlotte Sutton with a fifth place in the 123 Class.

Lady Yellowjackets ranked fifth in TGCA State Softball Poll – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets are ranked fifth in the state in Class 6A with the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association releasing their weekly softball rankings on Feb. 26. After winning the NFCA Texas High School Leadoff Classic the previous weekend, the Lady Yellowjackets captured five of six games at the Summer Creek Tournament on Feb. 22-24 with victories over Kingwood (3-2), Dayton (6-5), two-time defending state 5A champion Lake Creek (2-1), Atascocita (6-4) and Klein Collins (4-2). The Lady Yellowjackets next compete at the LCISD Tourney this weekend.

Manvel Maverick Report

Manvel Softball captures 18-5A opener – The Manvel Lady Mavericks’ continued their solid start to the 2023 Softball season by edging Texas City by a 2-1 count in their 18-5A opener, Tuesday in Manvel. Lady Mavs’ ace Ryley Nihart, who recently reached the 500 career strikeout mark, picked up the win in the circle. Hannah Comeaux followed Jaylie Miller’s extra base hit in the fourth with an RBI groundout for Manvel’s first run, while Skylar Frederick singled in another tally in the sixth.

Mavericks’ Baseball receives outstanding pitching performance for Lewis – The Manvel Mavericks received an outstanding pitching performance from Stephen Lewis in a tough 3-1 loss at Needville on Tuesday. Lewis struck out 11 and allowed only five hits, while going 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored. Cristian Lara also delivered an RBI for the Mavs.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks’ Baseball, Softball squads come up with big wins –The Shadow Creek Sharks’ Baseball and Softball teams each came up with big victories in diamond action on Tuesday. The SC boys beat Angleton by a 4-3 count at home, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Sharks next compete at the Clear Creek this weekend. The Lady Sharks evened their record at 1-1 in the 23-6A Standings with a 19-3 triumph at Alief Hastings on Tuesday. The Shadow Creek girls next compete at the Brenham Tourney this weekend.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers advance to region tournament for first time in school history – The 26-4A Champion Iowa Colony Boys will be traveling to Texas A&M Kingsville University for a first ever school history trip to the Class 4A Region 4 Boys’ Basketball Tournament after cruising to a 93-58 Regional Quarterfinals victory over Sweeny, Tuesday at Brazoswood High School in Clute. Moving their record to 23-14 for the season, the Pioneers play Somerset in the semifinals, Friday at 8 p.m. with the winner moving on to meet the Bishop/Stafford winner in the regional finals, Saturday at 3 p.m. Iowa Colony exploded for a 26-6 first quarter start against Sweeny and never looked back, increasing their lead to 40-16 at intermission. RJ Greene paced the Pioneers in Tuesday’s third round triumph with 23 points, while B.J. Gill added 19 points and Rodney Carter delivered a double double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Regional Quarter-Finals Boys Basketball Playoffs

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneers Basketball team for clinching the Area Championship over Davenport HS! The Pioneers will face Sweeny HS in the Regional Quarter-Finals round of the Playoffs on Tuesday, 2/27/24 at Brazoswood HS (301 Brazoswood Dr. Clute, 77531)! The gates open at 6:00 p.m., the game starts at 7:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this link: https://gofan.co/event/1428901?schoolId=TX17841. Please make plans to travel to Clute to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Regional Quarter-Finals Championship!

Area Boys Basketball Playoffs

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Sharks Basketball team for clinching the Area Championship over Clear Creek HS! The Sharks will face Beaumont Westbrook HS in the Area round of the Playoffs on Friday, 2/23/24 at Crosby HS (333 Red Summit Dr. Crosby, 77532! The gates will open at 6:00 p.m., the game starts at 7:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on the following ticket link:  https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CIAY. Please make plans to travel to Crosby to support the Sharks as they battle for the Area Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneers Basketball team for clinching the Bi-District Championship over Wharton HS! The Pioneers will face Davenport HS in the Area round of the Playoffs on Friday, 2/23/24 at Columbus HS (103 Cardinal Ln. Columbus, 78934)! The gates open at 6:00 p.m., the game starts at 7:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $3 for students/$5 for adults. Tickets will be cash only at the gate. Please make plans to travel to Columbus to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Area Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Yellowjackets’ Softball wins NFCA Leadoff Classic  – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets went a perfect 6-0 last weekend to the capture the championship of the 64-team NFCA Texas High School Softball Leadoff Classic in Bryan. Alvin captured victories over EP Pebble Hills (22-5), Georgetown (5-1), Kingwood Park (8-5), Kingwood (1-0), Angleton (7-3) and Clear Springs (8-3) for the tourney title. The Lady Jackets also rolled to a 16-1 triumph in their 23-6A opener, Feb. 20 in Alvin. Matti Matthews collected three hits in four plate appearances and Jocelyn Brisceno drove in a pair of runs with a single. The Lady Jackets next compete at the Summer Creek Tourney this weekend.

Manvel Maverick Report

Manvel Basketball squads edged in Class 5A Playoffs – The Manvel High School Varsity Basketball teams saw their seasons come to a heartbreaking end in the Class 5A Playoffs against Barbers Hill at Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena on Tuesday. The Lady Mavericks were edged by a 32-28 count in the Region 5A Quarterfinals. The 18-5A Champion Manvel Girls close their brilliant season with an impressive 31-6 mark and playoff wins over Goose Creek Memorial (58-50) and Willowridge (44-22). The Mavericks gave Hill all it could handle before coming out on the short of a 53-48 decision in the bi-district round in the nightcap. Manvel closes its season at 16-18 overall and was the third playoff seed from 18-5A. Kade Caton paced the Mavs with 18 points and Fourest Mills added 11 points.

Lady Mavs’ Softball edged by Dickinson – The Manvel Lady Mavericks suffered a narrow 5-4 defeat to Dickinson in non-district softball action, Tuesday in Manvel. Jaycie Miller collected three hits and two RBI’s, while Karsyn Carter joined Hannah Comeaux and Kaylah Hopkins with two hits apiece.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks pull away late in bi-district 5A playoffs –The Shadow Creek Sharks staged an 11-2 run in the final three minutes of the fourth quarter to pull away with a 56-47 victory over Clear Creek in the Class 5A Boys’ Basketball Bi-District Playoffs, Monday at Alvin High School. The victory advances the 31-2 Sharks into the area round Friday night, where they will face Beaumont Westbrook at Crosby High School at 7 p.m. Michael Collins pumped in a game-high 29 points, 10 of which came during fourth quarter, to lead the way for Shadow Creek, while Bryce Jackson added 10 points and Kaden Tate pulled down 13 rebounds.

Taylor, Stewart named to TSWA All–State squad – Shadow Creek Sharks’ defensive end Zion Taylor and receiver Chris Stewart were both named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association’s Class 6A All-State Football team recently. Taylor was a third-team pick on the defensive line, while Stewart made the honorable mention list. Shadow Creek finished their season at 9-2 overall and was the runner-up playoff seed out of 23-6A.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers roll in 4A Bi-District Playoffs – The 26-4A Champion Iowa Colony Boys rolled to a 86-42 triumph over Wharton in the Class 4A Boys’ Bi-District Basketball Playoffs, Monday at Rosenberg Terry High School. The 18-14 Pioneers now advance to play Davenport in the area round, Friday at Columbus HS with a 7 p.m. tip-off. While trailing 9-5 early to Wharton, Iowa Colony scored the final 11 of 13 points in the opening stanza and never looked back, increasing their lead to 40-26 at intermission. Robert Greene paced Iowa Colony with 21 points, while Gill added 16 points and six steals and Daylon Dalcour (11 points, 13 rebounds) and Rodney Carter (10 points, 10 rebounds) each delivered double double performances.

Regional Quarter-Finals

Girls Basketball Playoffs

Congrats to the Manvel HS Lady Mavericks Basketball team for clinching the Area Championship over Willowridge HS! The Lady Mavs will face Barbers Hill HS in the Regional Quarter-Finals on Tuesday, 2/20/24 at Sam Rayburn HS (2121 Cherry Brook Ln. Pasadena, 77502)! The gates open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this link: https://pasadenaisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1648. Please make plans to travel to Pasadena to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Regional Quarter-Finals Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Lady Sharks Basketball team for clinching the Area Championship over Atascocita HS! The Lady Sharks will face Summer Creek HS in the Regional Quarter-Finals on Tuesday, 2/20/24 at La Porte HS (301 E. Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, 77571)! The gates open at 5:30 p.m., the game starts at 6:30 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/849567a7-47b2-4124-916f-8ba44420caa8. Please make plans to travel La Porte to support the Lady Sharks as they battle for the Regional Quarter-Finals Championship!

Bi-District Boys Basketball Playoffs

Congrats to the Manvel HS Mavericks Basketball team for making the Playoffs! The Mavericks will face Barbers Hill HS in the Bi-District round of the Playoffs on Tuesday, 2/20/24 at Sam Rayburn HS (2121 Cherry Brook Ln. Pasadena, 77502)! The game will start 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Manvel HS Lady Mavericks Basketball game and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this ticket link: https://pasadenaisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1648. Please make plans to travel to Pasadena to support the Mavericks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Sharks Basketball team for clinching the 23-6A District Championship! The Sharks will face Clear Creek HS in the Bi-District round of the Playoffs on Monday, 2/19/24 at Alvin HS! The gates will open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on the following ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/1407747?schoolId=TX72404. Please make plans to travel to Alvin HS to support the Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneers Basketball team for making History by clinching for the first time, the 26-4A District Championship! The Pioneers will face Wharton HS in the Bi-District round of the Playoffs on Monday, 2/19/24 at Terry HS (5500 Ave. N Rosenberg, 77471)! The gates open at 6:00 p.m., the game starts at 7:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/1407316?schoolId=TX13113. Please make plans to travel to Terry HS to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Area Girls Basketball Playoffs

Congrats to the Manvel HS Lady Mavericks Basketball team for clinching the Bi-District Championship over Goose Creek Memorial HS! The Lady Mavs will face Willowridge HS in the Area round of the Playoffs on Friday, 2/16/24 at Hopson Field House (3335 Hurricane Ln. Missouri City, 77459)! The gates open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this link: Willowridge vs Manvel - Girls Basketball Area Playoff. Please make plans to travel to the Hopson Field House to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Area Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Lady Sharks Basketball team for clinching the Bi-District Championship over Clear Brook HS! The Lady Sharks will face Atascocita HS in the Area round of the Playoffs on Thursday, 2/15/24 at La Porte HS (301 E. Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, 77571)! The gates open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchase on the following ticket link: https://lpisdathletics.com/sports/2022/8/15/TICKETS.aspx. Please make plans to travel to La Porte HS to support the Lady Sharks as they battle for the Area Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Lady Pioneers Basketball team for clinching the Bi-District Championship over Bellville HS! The Lady Pioneers will face Boerne HS in the Area round of the Playoffs on Friday, 2/16/24 at Yoakum HS (104 Poth St. Yoakum, 77995)! The gates open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 cash at the gate. Please make plans to travel to Yoakum to support the Lady Pioneers as they battle for the Area Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Yellowjackets’ Softball rallies to win season opener  – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets rallied with a four-run fifth inning to capture a 7-3 victory over Crosby in their 2024 Softball opener Tuesday in Alvin. Ace pitcher Matti Matthews struck out 16. Abby Ptak went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate and drove in two runs, while Jocelyn Briseno added a two-run RBI single during the four-run outburst in the fifth. The Lady Jackets next compete at the Bryan First Pitch Tournament this weekend and open 23-6A play at home against Alief Taylor, Feb. 20 at 6:45 p.m.

Powerlifting girls win host meet – The Alvin High School Powerlifting Girls won their host meet in Alvin Feb. 7. Top honors went to Nathaly Ramirez with a first place in the 165 class, Cristal Macias with a first place in the 181 class, Kayla Hill with a first place in the 220 class, Courtney Kimble with a first place in the 259 class, Maya Ruiz with a first place in the 242+ class, Graciella Trevino with a second place in the 220 class, Alondra Acuna with a second place in the 198 class, Valeria Rangel with a second place in the 148 class, Jaylynn Hardy with a second place in the 132 class and Angela Molina with a second place in the 114 class.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks edge GCM in bi-district hoops – The 18-5A Champion Manvel Lady Mavericks opened postseason play with a 58-50 victory over Goose Creek Memorial in the Class 5A Bi-District playoffs, Feb. 12 at South Houston High School. The victory advances the Lady Mavs (30-6) into an area round meeting with Willowridge, Friday at Hopson Field House at 6 p.m. Leading scorers for the Manvel girls against GCM included Peyton Cooks with 16 points, Akyla Fields with 12 points and Jaylynn Chatman with 10 points. On the boys’ side, Manvel will compete in the bi-district round next week against either Barbers Hill or Port Arthur Memorial.

Three Mavericks named to TSWA All-State 5A Football team  – A total of three Manvel Mavericks were named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association’s Class 5A All-State Football Team. 10-5A Division I Co-MVP and University of Memphis Jalen Charles earned a first team nod on the defensive line, while Rice University signee Kaleb Blanton was also a first team selection at linebacker and University of Oregon signee Kade Caton gained a third team nod at tight end. Charles, who delivered 14 sacks during the season, was also a finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club’s defensive player of the year award.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Shadow Creek Basketball Girls capture bi-district and area victories –The Shadow Creek Varsity Girls’ Basketball team has opened the Class 6A Girls’ Playoffs with a pair of victories. The Lady Sharks rolled to a 57-44 bi-district triumph over Clear Brook, Feb. 13 at South Houston High School. Da`niyah Lewis led the way with 21 points. The Shadow Creek Girls then faced Atascocita in the area round and came away with a 44-36 victory, Feb. 15 in La Porte. Lewis pumped in 13 points and Gianna Gentry added 10 points for the 23-12 Lady Sharks who face the Summer Creek/Dawson winner in the regional quarterfinals next week. The 23-6A Champion Shadow Creek Boys (30-2 overall) finished district with a perfect 13-0 mark in district and will play Clear Creek in the bi-district playoffs, Feb. 19 at Alvin High School at 6 p.m.

Green named Sharks’ new head football coach – Tyrone Green was approved as the new head football coach at Shadow Creek High School during the Alvin ISD’s regular board meeting on Feb. 13. Green, who becomes the second head football coach in the school’s history, served on Brad Butler’s coaching staff since the school’s opening in 2016. Previous coaching stops for the former University of Houston player include five and seven-year stints with Houston Lamar sandwiched between a one-year stop at Manvel High School.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Girls’ Basketball collects first ever playoff victory – The 26-4A Champion Iowa Colony Girls’ Basketball team captured a 68-26 victory over Bellville in the Class 4A Bi-District Playoffs on Feb. 13 at Morton Ranch High School in Katy for their first postseason win in school history. The Lady Pioneers jumped to a 22-3 first quarter lead and never looked back to move their record to 26-8 for the season. The Lady Pioneers next meet Boerne in the area round, Friday at Yoakum HS at 6 p.m. Iowa Colony also clinched their first ever 26-4A Championship on the boys’ side with a 77-48 triumph at Sweeny on Feb. 13 and will meet Wharton in the Class 4A Bi-District Playoffs, Feb. 19 at Terry High School in Rosenberg at 7 p.m.

Four Pioneers named to TSWA All-State 4A Football Team – After advancing to playoffs for the first time in school history, the regional semifinalist Iowa Colony Pioneers also made history with their first ever multi player all-state selections with four players being named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters’ Association’s Class 4A All-State Football Team. Defensive back Jarvis Solomon was a first team selection, while Haydon Caston earned a third team nod at linebacker and offensive lineman Jayden Simmons and defensive lineman Chris Johnson both gained honorable mention nods.

 Bi-District Girls Basketball Playoffs

Congrats to the Manvel HS Lady Mavericks Basketball team for clinching the 18-5A District Championship while being undefeated in district play! The Lady Mavs will face Goose Creek Memorial HS in the Bi-District round of the Playoffs on Monday, 2/12/24 at South Houston HS (3800 Shaver St. South Houston, 77587)! The gates open at 5:30 p.m., the game starts at 6:30 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this ticket link: https://pasadenaisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1587. Please make plans to travel to South Houston HS to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Lady Sharks Basketball team for earning District 18-5A Runner-up! The Lady Sharks will face Clear Brook HS in the Bi-District round of the Playoffs on Tuesday, 2/13/24 at South Houston HS (3800 Shaver St. South Houston, 77587)! The gates open at 4:30 p.m., the game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this ticket link: https://pasadenaisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1588. Please make plans to travel to South Houston HS to support the Lady Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Lady Pioneers Basketball team for making History by clinching the 26-4A District Championship while being undefeated in district play! The Lady Pioneers will face Bellville HS in the Bi-District round of the Playoffs on Tuesday, 2/13/24 at Morton Ranch HS (21000 Franz Rd. 77449)! The gates open at 5:00 p.m., the game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the ticket prices are $5 across the board. Tickets may be purchased on this ticket link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/40055. Please make plans to travel to Katy to support the Lady Pioneers as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Six Yellowjackets make commitments known on NSD  – A total of six student athletes from Alvin High School signed collegiate letters of intent during National Signing Day on Feb. 7 The list included: Jacob Cao (Basketball, Kansas Christian University), Jaedin Higgins (Football, Texas Wesleyan University), Yahir Meza (Football, Southern Nazarene), Riley Pavlas (Football, Mary Hardin-Baylor University), Emma Porche (Track, Texas Lutheran University) and Jill Bates (Water Polo, Grove City College in Pennsylvania.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks face GCM in bi-district – The 18-5A Champion Manvel Lady Mavericks open postseason play in the Class 5A Girls’ Basketball playoffs with a bi-district match-up with Goose Creek Memorial, Monday at South Houston High School at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Mavericks enter the contest with a 29-6 overall record and 12-0 mark in district play. Manvel completed the perfect run through 18-5A with a 67-34 victory over Angleton on Tuesday. The Manvel Boys edged Angleton by a 66-63 count at home on Wednesday to stay in a three-way tie for first place with Galveston Ball and Friendswood in the 18-5A Standings. Kade Caton pumped in a game-high 27 points to lead Manvel. The Mavs next play at Friendswood, Friday at 7 p.m.

16 Mavericks ink collegiate letters on NSD  – A total of 16 student athletes from Manvel High School signed their collegiate letters of intent during National Signing Day on Feb. 7. The list included Cristian Lara (Baseball, Coastal Bend College), Manny Ramirez (Baseball, Oklahoma Westleyan College), Stephen Lewis (Baseball, University of Louisiana Monroe), Kaleb Blanton (Football, Rice University), Kade Caton (Football, University of Oregon), Jalen Charles (University of Memphis), Avery Demery (Football, University of Louisiana Monroe), Chase Guidry (Football, Ottawa University, Kansas), Allan McCarter (Football, University of Texas at El Paso), Caleb Riggs (Football, Benedict College), Micah Williams (Football, Grambling State University), Myles Williams (Football, Prairie View A&M University), Bea Angeles (Volleyball, St. Edward’s University), Tylisee Brinkley (Volleyball, Tyler Jr. College), Christian Fairbanks (Volleyball, University of St. Thomas) and Hannah Comeaux (Softball, Prairie View A&M University).

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Shadow Creek Hoop teams secure playoff seeds –The Shadow Creek Varsity Basketball teams both secured their respective playoffs seeds in 23-6A for the Class 6A playoffs. The SC Boys topped Dawson by a 66-55 count on Wednesday behind Michael Collins’ game-high 37 points to clinch both the district championship and top seed. The Sharks (28-2 overall, 12-0) next play at Alief Taylor, Saturday at 1 p.m. The SC girls (21-12 overall, 9-3) collected a 47-39 triumph over Dawson on Wednesday to lock down the runner-up seed and will face Clear Brook in the Class 6A Bi-District playoffs, Tuesday at South Houston High School at 5:30 p.m.

9 Shark sign collegiate letters on NSD – A total of nine student athletes from Shadow Creek High School signed collegiate letters of intent during National Signing Day on Feb. 7. The list included: Blaine Brown (Baseball, Rice University), Charlie Jarrell (Baseball, Panola Jr. College), Braylen Prude (Football, University of Nebraska), Aaron Kizzee (Football, Texas Southern University), Janarius Harris (Football, Friends University), Kayden Square (Football, Clarke University), Justin Qualls (Football, Texas Wesleyan University), Kiersten Salinas (Softball, Texas Southern University) and Tiffany Mugubi (Track, Howard University).

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Basketball teams prepare for upcoming playoffs – The Iowa Colony Basketball teams are preparing for the upcoming playoffs with solid standing on both sides. The 26-4A Champion Lady Pioneers are fresh off winning their first district title in school history and will face Bellville in the Class 4A Bi-district playoffs, Tuesday at Morton Ranch HS in Katy at 6 p.m. The Lady Pioneers enter the contest with a 25-8 overall record and 12-0 in district. On the boys’ side, Iowa Colony took sole possession of first place with a 54-48 triumph over Stafford last weekend. B.J. Gill led the way with 26 points and eight steals. The Pioneers (18-14 overall, 9-1) next host Columbia, Friday at 7 p.m.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

 Realignment places Yellowjackets in new 22-6A lineup  – The UIL Realignment on Thursday moved Alvin High School and AISD Neighbors Manvel and Shadow Creek high schools from 23-6A along with Pearland Dawson and Pearland High into 22-6A with Pasadena ISD Schools Dobie, Memorial, Rayburn and South Houston. The same format is for football and other UIL team sports. This marks the first time three AISD Schools will be aligned in the same district. With a nine team district, Alvin scheduled two non-district football opponents for the new two years, which include Bastrop from the Central Texas area and Fort Bend Dulles.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavs clinch district hoop crown – The Manvel Lady Mavericks edged La Porte, 40-38 on the road Tuesday night to clinch the 18-5A Girls’ Basketball crown. Peyton Cooks pumped in a game-high 21 points to lead the way, while Kholoe Yarborough pulled down 11 rebounds. The Lady Mavs (27-6 overall, 10-0) next host Galveston Ball, Friday at 7 p.m. and close the regular season, Feb. 6 at Angleton.

Manvel moves up to 6A in UIL Realignment – The UIL Realignment on Thursday elevated Manvel High School from Class 5A (10-5A D-1) to 6A, where the Mavericks will join AISD neighbors Alvin and Shadow Creek high schools in the newly aligned 22-6A. This will mark the second time Manvel will play in Class 6A with the other being the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Other schools competing in 22-6A include Pearland High and Pearland Dawson and Pasadena ISD Schools Dobie, Memorial, Rayburn and South Houston. New non-district football opponents for the Mavs next fall include Galveston Ball and Barbers Hill.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Shadow Creek Boys’ Basketball stays atop 23-6A –The Shadow Creek Varsity Boys’ Basketball team moved a step closer to secure the 23-6A Boys’ Basketball Championship, rolling past Alief Elsik, 66-43, Wednesday night in Pearland. Michael Collins pumped in a game-high 24 points to lead the way for the Sharks (25-2 overall, 10-0), while Julian Cullier added 18 points and Kaden Tate chipped in 12 points. The Sharks next play at Alvin, Saturday at 1 p.m. and meet Dawson, Feb. 7 at the Shark Tank in Pearland at 7 p.m.

Sharks move to 22-6A for next fall – Shadow Creek will move from 23-6A to 22-6A for next fall with the UIL announcing their two-year realignment format for state districts on Thursday. The Sharks will join AISD neighbors Alvin and Manvel high schools in the new district setup along with Pearland High and Pearland Dawson and Pasadena ISD schools Dobie, Memorial, Rayburn and South Houston. Shadow Creek’s new non-district football opponents for the next two years include Summer Creek and Clear Creek.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Girls clinch first league crown – The Iowa Colony Basketball Girls cruised to a 68-33 home triumph over Brazosport to clinch the 26-6A Championship, the first in the program’s history, Tuesday night. The Lady Pioneers trailed 7-4 early in the first period, while exploding for a 12-0 run and never looking back. Improving to 23-8 overall and 10-0 in district, the playoff bound Lady Pioneers close the regular season, Friday at Stafford at 6:30 p.m. The Iowa Colony boys also stayed in a first place tie in the 26-4A standings with a 77-54 win over Brazosport, Tuesday in Freeport. The Pioneers (17-14 overall, 8-1) next host Stafford, Friday at 7 p.m.

UIL Realignment elevates Pioneers to Class 5A – Iowa Colony opens the 2024-25 school year competing at the Class 5A level for the first time ever after the UIL Realignment elevated the Pioneers from Class 4A (12-4A D-1 for football and 26-4A for other team sports) to Class 5A, starting next fall. Iowa Colony will compete in 9-5A D-2 in football with Baytown Lee, Fort Bend Marshall, Fort Bend Randle, Lamar Consolidated, Terry, Santa Fe and Texas City with Stafford, Crosby and Elsik for non-district foes. For other team sports, IC competes in 20-5A with Angleton, Friendswood, Galveston Ball, La Porte, Santa Fe and Texas City.

Yellowjacket powerlifting girls win Santa Fe meet  – The Alvin High School Powerlifting Girls won their second meet of the season in Santa Fe on Jan. 17. Meet highlights included Maya Ruiz setting a school records in the 242+ Class with a 230-pound bench press, 405-pound deadlift and a 1,100 overall total. Maylen Portano also won the 220 pound weight class as did Ruiz in the 242+ class, Jaylynn Hardy in the 148 class, Valeria Rangel in the 148 class and Nathaly Ramirez in the 165 class. The Alvin boys also placed second in their host meet on Jan. 18. First places went to Jacob Baez in the 220 class, Ashton Dean in the 242 class, Jaren Casas in the 165 class and Juan Villanueva in the 308 class.

Manvel Maverick Report

Manvel hoop teams pick up key wins over Texas City – The Manvel High School Varsity Basketball teams picked up key 18-5A victories over Texas City on Tuesday. The Lady Mavericks topped the Lady Stings 82-27 to remain atop the district standings at 9-0. Leading the way for the Manvel girls was Peyton Cooks with 19 points and five assists, Jaylynn Chatman with 12 points and five rebounds, Madison Cummings with 12 points and Akyla Fields with 10 points and six steals. The Lady Mavs (26-6 overall) next play at La Porte, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The Manvel Mavericks snapped a two-game skid in 18-5A with a 57-51 triumph at Texas City on Tuesday. Kade Canton pumped in 19 points to lead the Mavs (4-2 in district) and Byron Green added 13 points. Manvel next hosts La Porte, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Shadow Creek Boys’ Basketball stays atop 23-6A –The Shadow Creek Varsity Boys’ Basketball team stayed alone atop the 23-6A Standings with a clutch 62-51 road victory at Pearland on Wednesday. The Sharks improved to 24-2 overall and 7-0 in district with the victory. Leading the way for the Sharks was Michael Collins with 19 points, Julian Cullier with 15 points, Kaden Tate with 11 points and Anthony Williams with nine points. The Sharks next host Alief Hastings, Saturday at 1 p.m.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony Girls roll to victory – The Iowa Colony Basketball Girls exploded for a 14-4 run in the third quarter to pull away with a 46-21 home triumph over Bay City in 26-4A Girls’ hoop action on Tuesday. The Lady Pioneers improved to 22-8 overall and a league leading 9-0 in district with the victory. Leading the way for Iowa Colony was Eryn Roberts with 13 points, Kenadie Francis with nine points and 11 rebounds and Janyha Johnson and Payton Watson with eight points apiece. The Lay Pioneers next play at La Marque, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

 Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Yellowjackets edge Hastings  – The Alvin Yellowjackets captured a 54-50 victory over Alief Hastings in 23-6A Boys’ Basketball action, Jan. 17 in Alvin. Trey Falcon led the way with 19 points, while Jacob Cao added 12 points and Dartagnan Fletcher chipped in eight rebounds, four assists and six steals. Garrett Hector also provided six points for the Jackets (9-16 overall, 1-5 in district), who next play at Pearland Dawson, Friday at 7 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Manvel hoop teams split with Friendswood – The Manvel High School Varsity Basketball teams split their `18-5A contests with Friendswood on Wednesday. The state ranked Lady Mavericks rolled to a 54-32 triumph at Friendswood to improve to a league leading 7-0 in district and 24-6 overall. The Manvel girls next host Santa Fe, Friday at 7 p.m. The Manvel Boys fell victim to a second half Mustang rally in a tough 57-50 home defeat to fall into a first place district tie with both Galveston Ball and Friendswood at 4-1. Pacing the Mavs in scoring was Byron Green with 20 points and Abram Freeman with 15 points. The Mavs next play at Friendswood, Friday at 7 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Butler announces retirement from high school football coaching ranks – Shadow Creek Head Football Coach Brad Butler announced his retirement from the Texas HS coaching ranks earlier this week. Coaching the Sharks since the school opened in 2016, Butler compiled an impressive 66-11 overall record, which included a state championship in 2019 and a state finalist appearance in 2018. The Sharks advanced to the playoffs in all six of Butler’s six varsity seasons at the helm. The Brownwood HS graduate was also a two-time Texas Sportswriters Association All-State Coach of the Year along with receiving All-Greater Houston Area COY honors from the Houston Touchdown Club and the Houston Chronicle. Shadow Creek defeated Denton Ryan 28-22 to win the 2019 Class 5A Division I State Championship in Arlington.

Shadow Creek hoops sweeps Taylor –The Shadow Creek Varsity Basketball teams swept Alief Taylor in 23-6A action on Wednesday. The Sharks captured a 51-39 home decision on Wednesday to remain atop the district standings at 6-0 and 22-2 overall. The SC boys next play at Strake Jesuit, Friday at 7 p.m. The Lady Sharks also remained in solid playoff seed standing with a 62-58 triumph over Taylor, Wednesday in Alief. Leading the way was Da`niyah Lewis with 23 points and Krislyn Biscette and Aliyah Woodard with 14 points apiece. The Lady Sharks (17-11 overall, 5-2) next host Pearland, Jan. 24.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony hoop squads capture wins over Columbia – Both Iowa Colony Basketball squads rolled to victories over Columbia on Wednesday. The Lady Pioneers cruised to a 61-26 home victory over Columbia to improve to a league leading 7-0 in 26-4A and 22-8 overall. The Iowa Colony girls next play at Sweeny, Friday at 6:30 p.m. The IC boys rebounded from their first district loss a week earlier to Stafford to top Columbia by a 87-42 count on the road to move their record to 4-1 in district and 13-14 overall. The Pioneers next host Sweeny, Friday at 7 p.m.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Kincaide’s career high 32 sparks Lady Yellowjackets – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 60-18 non-district basketball triumph at Dayton on Jan. 2 behind Maddy Kincaide’s career high 32 points. Kendall Jackson also scored in double figures with 16 points and Hayden Holloway chipped in 12 points. The Lady Jackets next play at Shadow Creek, Tuesday night at 7 p.m. In boys’ basketball action for Alvin High School, guard Elijah Mckinzy was also named to the All-Tournament team at the Brazosport ISD Classic, Dec. 27-29 with Alvin going 2-2 and finishing fourth overall.

Singleton named to TSWA All-State Volleyball team – Alvin Lady Yellowjackets’ senior middle blocker Wylie Singleton was named to the 2023 Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters’ Third team in Class 6A. The third team selection was the second in a row for Singleton, who also received third team honors at MB as a junior in 2022. Singleton collected a team-high 317 kills along with 178 digs, 86 blocks and 53 aces for the bi-district finalist Lady Jackets.

Olszewski shines again on gridiron for New York Giants – Former Alvin High School Football stand-out Gunner Olszewski delivered another big play on the gridiron, this time for the New York Giants with a 94-yard punt return for a touchdown in Giants’ game with the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 31 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The touchdown was the third in his career for Olszewski earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week and a player of the week honor in Sports Illustrated Peter King’s “Football Morning in America” column.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavs come up with big wins – The state ranked Manvel Lady Mavericks came up with a pair of big wins last week. The Lady Mavs topped 6A Cinco Ranch by a 57-42 count at home on Jan. 2 behind Peyton Cooks’ 22 points, 11 points by Akyla Fields and nine rebounds by Jackie Oba. The Lady Mavs then resumed 18-5A play at home on Friday edging La Porte, 46-38. The Manvel girls improved to 21-6 overall and 5-0 in 18-5A and next play at Galveston Ball, Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Angeles, Massie received more postseason honors – The Manvel Lady Mavericks’ duo of libero Bea Angeles and setter Kenedy Massie received more postseason honors last week. Angeles was named to the 2023 Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association’s Class 5A All-State Third team and joined Massie on the Houston Chronicle’s All-Greater Houston Area VB Second team. Angeles delivered 566 digs along with 82 assists and 63 aces for the regional quarterfinalist Lady Mavs, while Massie dished out 1,066 assists, 345 digs, 188 kills and 68 aces.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks continue on roll with win at Elsik – Michael Collins pumped in a career-high 41 points and the state ranked Shadow Creek continued their torrid streak with an 89-49 triumph on Jan. 5 in Alief. Shadow Creek improved to 19-2 overall and 3-0 in 23-5A with Caleb Jordan adding 17 points and Julian Culler chipping in 13 points. The Sharks next host Alvin, Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Robinson makes TSWA All-State squad – Shadow Creek setter Simone Robinson was named to the 2023 Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association’s Class 6A Honorable Mention list. Robinson tallied 1,047 assists along with 385 digs, 100 kills and 36 blocks for the bi-district finalist Lady Sharks.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Iowa Colony hoop squads capture wins over Brazosport – Both Iowa Colony Basketball squads remained unbeaten in their respective 26-4A standings with league victories over Brazosport on Jan. 5. The state-ranked Pioneers rolled to a 91-48 home victory behind 12 points each by R.J. Greene and Leon Gravesande and 10 points each from Chase Wiley and Aundre Amboree. The IC Boys improved to 3-0 in district and 12-13 overall and next play at Stafford on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in battle of state-ranked teams. The Iowa Colony Girls travelled to Freeport to face Brazosport on Jan. 5 and came away with a 40-32 victory to take sole possession of first place in 26-4A. Moving their record to 18-8 overall and 5-0 district, the Lady Pioneers sealed the win with a 7-0 run to open the fourth quarter. The Lady Pioneers next host Stafford, Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Yellowjackets top Brazoswood on the road  – The Alvin Yellowjackets rolled to a 49-39 victory over Brazoswood in non-district boys’ basketball action, Tuesday night in Clute. Trey Falcon led the way with 15 points and eight rebounds for the Jackets (6-8), while Elijah McKinzy added 14 points and five steals. The Jackets next host Needville, Friday at 7 p.m. The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets dropped a 61-42 decision to Alief Hastings in the 23-6A girls’ basketball opener, Tuesday in Alvin. Maddy Kincaide pumped in 19 points to pace Alvin. The Lady Jackets next play Pearland Dawson, Friday at 5 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Mavericks’ hoops fall to Cy Woods – The Manvel Mavericks suffered a 41-32 home defeat to Cy Woods in non-district boys’ basketball action, Tuesday in Manvel. Sophomore Byron Green paced the Mavericks with 10 points. The Mavs overcame a 10-point deficit to take the upper hand at 31-30 early in the fourth quarter, before Woods outscored Manvel 11-1 the rest of the way. The Mavs next open 18-5A play by hosting Texas City, Friday at 7 p.m.

Angeles, Massie received TGCA All-State honors – A pair of Manvel Lady Mavericks received Class 5A All-State honors from the Texas Girls Coaches Association. Senior libero Bea Angeles made the TGCA’s All-State Academic list, while junior setter Kenedy Massie was named to the TGCA’s All-State team for her performance on the court. Both players also earned individual accolades in the 18-5A All-District selections with Massie being named the district’s setter of the year for the second straight season and Angeles getting the defensive player of the year award.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks capture Cy Hoops Invitational title – The Shadow Creek Sharks delivered a perfect 4-0 performance last weekend to win the Houston Methodist Cy Hoops Invitational Boys’ Tourney Championship. The Sharks (14-2) edged Cy Falls, 40-32 for the tournament title and Michael Collins was named the tourney’s most valuable player. Other victories for the Sharks at the tournament came against Jersey Village (90-38), Bridgeland (69-58) and Cy Springs (56-46). Shadow Creek next hosts Lufkin on Dec. 15.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Lady Pioneers collect 41-31 victory over Sweeny – The Iowa Colony Lady Pioneers moved their record to 2-0 in the 26-4A Girls’ Basketball standings with a 41-31 home victory over Sweeny, Tuesday night. The Lady Pioneers (12-6) jumped to a 11-2 lead after one period and never relinquished the lead despite the Lady Bulldogs cutting the lead to 18-14 game at halftime. Payton Watson pumped in 13 points, while Kenadie Francis and Deloni Hall adding eight points apiece to pace the Lady Pioneers. The Iowa Colony girls next play at Bay City, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Yellowjackets’ Football earn 10 all-state academic nods  – A total of 10 Alvin High School Football student athletes were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association’s All-State Academic team. Chase Rayhill was named to the first team, while Colby Smith joined Yahir Meza, Clint Smith and Jake Klewer on the second team and making the honorable mention list was Austin Hill, Ryan Geohagan, Riley Pavlas, Eyzaih Vaughns and William Pennington.

Alvin boys’ hoops edged by Terry – The Alvin Yellowjackets were edged by Rosenberg Terry by a 39-35 count in non-district boys’ basketball action, Tuesday in Rosenberg. Elijah Mckinzy led the way with 16 points, while Jacob Cao added eight points and eight rebounds. The Jackets next play at Brazoswood on Dec. 11.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks pull away with victory in district opener – The Manvel Lady Mavericks exploded for a 14-0 run in the third quarter and ultimately pulled away with a 47-30 triumph over Friendswood in the District 18-5A girls’ basketball opener, Tuesday night in Manvel. The Manvel girls improved to 15-6 overall with the victory. Leading the way for the Lady Mavs in the scoring column was Akyla Fields with a game-high 15 points, Kennedy Foster with 13 points and Peyton Cooks with 12 points. The Lady Mavs next host Cy Ridge, Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks’ Basketball tops Houston Christian– Moving their record to an impressive 10-2 for the season, the Shadow Creek Sharks rolled to a 74-58 home victory over Houston Christian in boys’ non-district basketball action, Tuesday in Pearland. Four straight points by Anthony Williams helped Shadow Creek take a 53-46 lead into the final period and the Sharks put the game away a few minutes later with a decisive 14-0 run. The Sharks next compete at the Cy Hoops Invitational this weekend.

 Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers’ Football dominates All-12-4A picks – After advancing to the regional semifinals in just their second year as a varsity squad, Iowa Colony also dominated the All-District 12-4A Football selections. Head Coach Ray Garza and his staff were recognized as the district’s top coaching staff with the 12-1 Pioneers winning the district championship and then posting playoff victories over Houston Furr (37-0) and Lindale. Iowa Colony came with several other hardware in the award department as well with outside linebacker Hayden Caston earning defensive MVP honors, Chris Johnson being recognized as the district’s top linemen, running back Jacody Miles receiving the utility player of the year award and quarterback Carson White being tabbed as the newcomer of the year. Other first team honors went to outside linebacker Treshaun O’Neal, inside linebacker Adrian Porter, offensive tackle Jayden Simmons, defensive tackle Joseph Mosley, place kicker Andy Cruz, receivers Antoine Martin Jr. and Landrew Ward, offensive guards Aeden Elizondo and Daniel Swiney, cornerback Jarvis Solomon and safety Jeremy Garner. Second team honors went to center Tyson Windham, running back Aaron Tenner, cornerback Darren Brown and safety Chandler Love, while honorable mention status featured receiver Jayden Warren, inside linebacker Bruce Robinson, inside linebacker Henry Kalu, offensive lineman Adrian Clarke and end Kenneth James.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Yellowjackets gain 11 All-District Football  – A total of 11 players from Alvin High School were named to the All-District 23-6A Football Team. Austin Hill was selected as a first team punter and second team place kicker, while honorable mention defensive picks went to Zane Bailey, Josiah Miller, Ryan Geohagan, Jaedin Higgins and Dart Fletcher. Making the HM offensive list for Alvin included Kadyn Hodson, Yahir Meza, Ryan Garcia, Adyn Villaloboz and Chuk Phillips. Also making the all-academic 23-6A list were Drew Bingham, Anthony Contreras, Fletcher, Gabriel Flores, Garcia, Brennan Gay, Geohagan, Brayden Griffin, Jake Klewer, Jeremiah Lewis, Trace Martinez, Clifford McDonald, Meza, William Pennington, Phillips, Noe Pinete, Kash Powledge, Clint Smith, Colby Smith, Christian Soria, Eyzaih Vaughns, Villaloboz and and Nick Vines.

Lady Yellowjackets’ hoops edged by Clear Creek – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets were edged by Clear Creek by a 45-37 count in non-district girls’ basketball action, Tuesday in Alvin. Maddy Kincaide paced the Lady Jackets with a game-high 16 points and Trinity Stevens with nine points. The Alvin girls next compete at the Battle of the Bay Tournament in Calallen this weekend.

Manvel Maverick Report

Mavericks gain 23 All-District Football teams – The Manvel Mavericks gain a total of 23 player selections to the All-District 10-5A Division I Football team. Kaleb Blanton was named the district’s defensive most valuable player along with being named to the first team defense at inside linebacker, while Kade Canton was both a first team pick at tight end and deep snapper for the Manvel Special teams. Other first team selections went to corner back Caleb Riggs, offensive lineman Micah Williams, defensive lineman Andrew Jones, kick returner Derius Clerkley, inside linebacker Tyler Cooks, defensive lineman Mason Fleming, outside linebacker Zion Holmes and safeties Avery Demery and Champ Robinson. Making the second team for Manvel was wide receiver Andre Thompson, cornerback Anthony Morgan, punter Tony Edmonson, receiver Patrick Lewis, offensive lineman Allen McCarter, running back Kenneth Hayes, running back Jonathan Haynes, cornerback Terell Slaughter, safety Grant Stewart and defensive lineman Amarion Fuller.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Taylor named defensive MVP in 23-6A – Headed by end Zion Taylor’s selection as defensive MVP, the bi-district finalist Shadow Creek Sharks received 18 selections to the All-District 23-6A Football team. Joining Taylor on the first team was return specialist Alex Kirkland, cornerback Nigel Pringle, safety Kyle Peterson, outside linebackers Anthony Williams and Braylen Prude, inside linebacker Tommy Baker, defensive tackle Donovan Rogers, place kicker Aiden Bui and receiver Chris Stewart. Second team picks for the Sharks featured Colby Sellers at both quarterback and cornerback, safety Caleb Harrison, receiver Rahim Hutchins, defensive tackle Nathan Harris, defensive tackle Janarius Harris, running back Tylik Burton and offensive guard AJ McDaniel.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers’ banner season ends in regional semifinals – The banner season for the Iowa Colony Pioneers came to an end in the Class 4A Division I Regional Football Semifinals by a 42-21 count to Chapel Hill, Nov. 24 at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah. Iowa Colony closes it season at 12-1, winning the 12-4A District Championship and posting playoff victories over both Houston Furr (37-0) and Lindale (45-22). Quarterback Carson White threw touchdown passes to Jayden Warren (53 yards) and Antoine Martin Jr, while Hayden Caston raced 10 yards with a blocked punt recovery for a special teams’ TD.

Lady Pioneers shine in all-district volleyball selections – Making the playoffs for the first time ever in school history, the bi-district finalist Iowa Colony Lady Pioneers landed 11 players on the All-District 26-4A Volleyball team. Taylor Bonner-Williams shared the MVP award with Sweeny’s Shaylee Robinson, while Reese Shotwell was named the setter of the year and Allison Salas was tabbed as the district’s newcomer of the year. Also making the first team for Iowa Colony was Aaliyah Rogers, Je`dyn Parker and Janae Garner. Gaining second team nods were Hannah Lane, Morgan Frantzen and Irelyn Parker and honorable mention status went to Breia Dixon and Dreana Dalcour. All academic nods went to Irelyn Parker, Williams, Frantzen and Esther Jimson.

Regional Football Playoffs

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Football team for clinching the Area Playoff victory over Lindale HS. The Pioneers will face Chapel Hill HS in the Regional round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Friday, 11/24/23 at Woodforest Bank Stadium (19115 David Memorial Dr. Shenandoah, 77385). The gates will open at 6:00 p.m., the game will have a 7:00 p.m. kickoff and the Pioneers are the Home team! The ticket prices are as follows: Presale Students - $6.00, Presale Adults - $8.00 and the Gate Price - $10.00. Tickets my be purchased on the following ticket link: https://conroeisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/386?es=h69p6u85r80nhrimdn4ohhl2qn&single=0. Please make plans to travel to Shenandoah to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Regional Championship!

Area Football Playoffs

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Football team for clinching their first Playoff victory in school history by claiming the Bi-District Championship over Houston Furr HS. The Pioneers will face Lindale HS in the Area round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Friday, 11/17/23 at Merrill Green Stadium (801 S. Ennis St. Bryan, 77808). The gates will open at 6:00 p.m., the game will have a 7:00 p.m. kickoff and the Pioneers are the Home team! The ticket prices are as follows: Presale Students - $6.00, Presale Adults - $8.00 and the Gate Price - $10.00. Tickets my be purchased on the following ticket link: https://www.bryanvikings.net/HTtickets. Please make plans to travel to Bryan to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Area Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Yellowjackets gain six all-district volleyball picks  – The Bi-District Playoff Finalist Alvin Lady Yellowjackets had six players named to the All-District 23-6A Volleyball team. Senior middle blocker Wylie Singleton and senior setter Korrigan Wright were both named to the first team, while junior Brooklynn Morris and sophomore Corynn Williams earned second team nods and making the honorable mention list was sophomores Kennedi Hansen and Camryn Mercer. Academic All-District nods went to Singleton, Emma Garcia, Madison Taylor, Wright, Morris, Williams, Amanda Romero, Jatara Roland, Payton Ashley, Kennedi Hansen and Mercer.

Alvin Boys’ Basketball splits first two games to open season – The Alvin Yellowjackets split their first two games to open the 2023-2024 Boys’ Basketball season. The Yellowjackets opened by topping Brookshire Royal by a 50-41 count on the road, Nov. 10. High scorers for Alvin included Jacob Cao with 12 points and five rebounds, Trey Falcon with eight points and five rebounds, Jacob Herrera with eight points and Dartagnan Fletcher with seven points and six rebounds. Alvin then dropped a 60-50 decision to Pasadena in its home opener on Monday. Cao pumped in 22 points and eight rebounds, while other game totals included Herrera with 12 points and Elijah Mckinzy with 11 points. The Jackets next play Columbia, Nov. 20 in West Columbia at 1 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks receive 12 all-district volley picks – The Area Playoff Finalist Manvel Lady Mavericks received 12 selections to the All-District 18-5A Volleyball team. Senior libero Bea Angeles was named the defensive player of the year, while junior Kenedy Massie was named the setter of the year for the second in a row and sophomore Nevaeh English was tabbed as the offensive player of the year. Senior Tylisse Brinkley, junior Keagan St. Junious and sophomore Jasmyn Walker joined the trio on the first team. Second team nods went to sophomore Kadia Jackson, junior Rylan Lilly and sophomore Kaycee Pennie and honorable mention status went to senior Christian Fairbanks, sophomore London King and sophomore Samantha Guikema. Making the All-Academic list was Emerson Chang, Bailey Pennie, Fairbanks, Mya Lillie, Massie, Walker, St. Junious, Guikema, English, Jackson, Kaycee Pennie, Lilly, Angeles and Brinkley.

Manvel Girls’ Basketball tops Clear Falls  – The Manvel Lady Mavericks rolled to a 47-34 triumph over Clear Falls in non district girls’ basketball action, Tuesday in League City. Jacqueline Oba pumped in 13 points and 10 rebounds for a double double performance and Jaylynn Chatman added 11 points.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Daniel named Volleyball Coach of the Year in 23-6A – Shadow Creek’s Whitney Daniel was named the Coach of the Year in 23-6A, while Simone Robinson shared setter of the year honors and freshman Aspen Brown was named the newcomer of the year to highlight the Bi-District Playoff Finalist Lady Sharks’ eight  all-district picks. Also making the first team list was junior Kelly Kelsick, sophomore Lauryn Wiley and freshman Tamarria Mitchell. Second team nods went to senior Marie Collins and freshman Kennedy Proctor and honorable mention status included senior Mya Harper and senior Jaedyn Ozoa. Making the All-Academic list for the Lady Sharks was Ayanna Gutierrez, Robinson, Ozoa, Kelsick, Wiley, Angel Johnston and Mitchell.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers blank Houston Furr for first playoff victory – The Iowa Colony Pioneers turned their playoff debut into a shutout performance with a 37-0 victory over Houston Furr in the Class 4A Bi-District Football Playoffs, Nov. 9 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. The victory advances the 11-0 Pioneers into the area round, where they will meet Lindale, Friday night at Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan at 7 p.m. In the win over Furr, Jacody Miles scored Iowa Colony’s first touchdown on a five-yard run in the first quarter, while Haydon Caston motored 35 yards with an interception return to make it 14-0. Quarterback Carson White also scored from a yard out on a quarterback sneak and Cameron Renfro fired a 17-yard TD strike to Ian Hill to pave the way to a 30-0 Pioneer lead at halftime.

Bi-District Football Playoffs

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Football team for qualifying for the Playoffs as Tri-District Champions in 23-6A! The Sharks will face Clear Springs HS in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Friday, 11/10/23 at Freedom Field. The gates will open at 6:00 p.m. and the game will have a 7:00 p.m. kickoff! The ticket prices are as follows: Student - $6.00 & Adults - $8.00. Tickets may be purchased on the following ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/1219910?schoolId=TX72404 or on a QR Code at the gate. Please make plans to travel to Freedom Field to support the Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Football team for making History by winning the District 12-4A Championship with a 10 - 0 record! The Pioneers will face Houston Furr HS in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Thursday, 11/9/23 at Freedom Field. Ticket prices are as follows: Student - $6.00 & Adults - $8.00. Tickets may be purchased on the following ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/1219866?schoolId=TX87455 or on a QR Code at the gate. Please make plans to travel to Freedom Field to support the Pioneers as they battle for their first ever Bi-District Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Yellowjackets’ Football closes season – The Alvin Yellowjackets closed their 2023 football slate with a 61-10 defeat to Dawson in 23-6A action, Nov. 3 at the Rig in Pearland. Jose Guzman scored on a five-yard touchdown run and Austin Hill booted a 32-yard field goal. Guzman rushed for 72 yards on 15 carries to lead the Alvin offense. The Jackets finished their season at 2-8 overall.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks edged by Fulshear in volleyball quarterfinals – The Manvel Lady Mavericks gave No. 4 state ranked Fulshear everything they could handle in Tuesday’s Class 5A Region 3 Volleyball quarterfinal match in Pearland, before ending up on the short end of a 12-25, 26-24, 17-25, 25-23 and 8-15 five set decision at Shadow Creek High School. Closing their season at 24-20, the Lady Mavs were led by Nevaeh English’s 13 kills, 11 kills and three blocks by Ty Brinkley, Kenedy Massie with 34 assists and 13 digs for a double double and Bea Angeles with 18 digs. The Lady Mavs finished as the second playoff seed from 18-5A and posted playoff victories over Goose Creek Memorial and Kempner.

Maverick Football closes their season with home victory – The Manvel Mavericks closed their 2023 Football slate with a 42-7 victory over Rosenberg Terry in 10-5A Division I Football action, Nov. 2 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. Manvel closes its season at 5-5 overall and 4-4 in district play. Quarterback Chase Cobbin scored the first of three touchdowns rushing on a 55-yard run in the opening period, while firing TD passes of 41 yards to Derius Clerkley and 11 yards to Joshua Irving.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Playoff bound Sharks cruise by Strake Jesuit – The playoff bound Shadow Creek Sharks tuned up for the upcoming Class 6A Football Playoffs by cruising past Strake Jesuit 38-7 in 23-6A Football action, Nov. 3 at Crusader Stadium in Houston. The 9-1 Sharks will now host Clear Springs in the Division I bracket of the 6A bi-district playoffs, Friday at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony at 7 p.m. Quarterback Cobey Sellers passed for 255 yards and three TD’s with Chris Stewart hauling in scoring receptions of 54 and 88 yards.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

State ranked Pioneers edge Needville in thriller to clinch district championship – Quarterback Carson White scored on an eight-yard touchdown run with 1:13 remaining in the fourth quarter to lift playoff bound Iowa Colony to a 49-45 victory over Needville in 12-4A Division I Football action, Nov. 3 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. The victory assured the 10-0 Pioneers (6-0 in district) of an unbeaten regular season and sends them into a home game for the Class 4A D-1 Bi-District Football Playoffs, Thursday with Houston Furr at Freedom Field at 7 p.m. The Pioneers entered the final period trailing 45-35, before White’s 13-yard keeper cut the margin to 45-42 with nine minutes left. Linebacker Haydon Caston also came up with a key defensive stop on fourth down late in the fourth to set up the eventual winning drive for Iowa Colony.

Regional Quarter-finals Volleyball Playoffs

Congrats to the Manvel HS Volleyball team for their Area victory over Kempner HS! The Lady Mavs will face Fulshear HS in the Regional Quarter-finals round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Tuesday, 11/7/23 at Shadow Creek HS with a 5:30 p.m. start time. Ticket prices are $5 across the board and may be purchased on the following ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/1220909?schoolId=TX51095 or on a QR Code at the gate. Please make plans to come out to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Regional Quarter-finals Championship!

State Cross Country Meet

Congrats to Iowa Colony High School Junior, Kat Choncola for qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet! Kat ran a personal best of 12:37:22 at the Regional Meet in Corpus Christi and placed 16th overall! Kat is ICHS's first State Cross Country qualifier! The meet will be held on Saturday, 11/4/23 at the Old Settler's Park (3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, 77865) with a 11:40 a.m. race start! Please make plans to travel to Round Rock to support Kat as she runs for the Gold!

Area Volleyball Playoffs

Congrats to the Manvel HS Volleyball team for their Bi-District victory over Baytown Sterling HS! The Lady Mavs will face Kempner HS in the Area round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Friday, 11/3/23 at the Hopson Field House (3335 Hurricane Ln. Missouri City, 77549) with a 4:30 p.m. start time. Tickets are $5 across the board and may be purchased on the Manvel HS Athletic website or this provided link: https://gofan.co/event/1204931. Please make plans to travel West on Hwy 6 to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Area Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Eovaldi gets World Series clinching pitching win for  – 2008 Alvin High School Graduate Nathan Eovaldi got the victory for the Texas Rangers in their 5-0 World Series Championship clinching win over Arizona, Wednesday night in Arizona. Not only did Eovaldi help the Rangers win their first world championship in the team’s 52-year history, he also became the first major league pitcher in history to win five postseason starts in a single season. The five PS wins also tied him with Randy Johnson, Stephen Strasburg and Francisco Rodriguez for the most overall by a pitcher in one postseason. Eovaldi went 5-0 for the postseason overall, also picking up the series clinching victories for the Rangers during both the Wild Card and Division rounds. An All-State pitcher for Alvin in 2008, Eovaldi also gained the mound victories in Games 2 and 6 of the American League Championship Series.

Lady Jackets’ Volleyball season ends in bi-district – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets’ season came to end in the Class 6A Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs to Clear Springs by 7-25, 15-25 and 11-25 scores, Monday at Santa Fe High School. Match totals for the Lady Yellowjackets (14-26 overall, 6-6 as fourth place seed in 23-6A) included Wylie Singleton with six kills and three blocks, Brooklynn Morris with four kills, Korrigan Wright with 13 assists and three blocks and Emma Garcia with six digs.

Yellowjacket Football drops 35-14 decision to Hastings – The Alvin Yellowjackets dropped a 35-14 decision to Alief Hastings in 23-6A Football action, Oct. 27 at AISD Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Kash Powledge threw touchdowns passes of 16 yards to Ryan Garcia and 18 yards to Dartagnan Fletcher. Alvin (2-7 overall) wraps up its season on Friday at the Rig in Pearland at 7 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks roll by bi-district volleyball sweep – The Manvel Lady Mavericks rolled to a 25-21, 25-14 and 25-23 sweep over Goose Creek Memorial in the Class 5A Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs, Monday at Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena. Moving their record to 23-19 for the season, the Lady Mavs now advance to play Kempner in the area round, Friday at Hopson Field House in Missouri City at 4:30 p.m. Match totals in the win over GCM included Nevaeh English with 11 kills and 10 digs for a double double, Jasmyn Walker with 10 kills and three blocks, Kenedy Massie with 27 assists and five digs and Bea Angeles with 27 digs.

Maverick Football suffers heartbreaking defeat to Fulshear – The Manvel Mavericks suffered a heartbreaking 30-26 defeat to Fulshear, Oct. 27 at Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg. The loss dropped the Mavs’ record to 4-5 overall and 3-4 in 10-5A Division I, ending their school record playoff streak at 13 years. Romin Seymour threw TD passes to Kade Caton and Antoine Walker and the Mavs also scored a touchdown on a blocked punt. Manvel closes its season at home with Terry, Thursday at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony at 7 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks cruised to 34-4 victory over Taylor– The playoff bound Shadow Creek Sharks cruised to a 34-7 triumph over Alief Taylor in 23-6A Football action, Oct. 27 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. Shadow Creek moved its record to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in district with the victory, staying in a three-way tie with Dawson and Pearland for the top spot in 23-6A. Quarterback Cobey Sellers completed 9 of 14 passes for 139 yards and three touchdowns, while end Zion Taylor had a big night on defense with six tackles, two of which went for losses. The Sharks next play Strake Jesuit, Friday at Crusader Stadium in Houston at 7 p.m.

Lady Sharks drop bi-district heartbreaker to Clear Creek – The Shadow Creek Lady Sharks suffered a 25-19, 26-24, 21-25, 23-25 and 10-15 five set heartbreaking defeat to Clear Creek in the Class 6A Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs, Tuesday at Santa Fe High School. The Lady Sharks close their season at 24-19 overall and 8-4 as the third seed from 23-6A. Senior middle blocker Calasca Collins and freshman right side hitter Aspen Brown sparked the Lady Sharks with a pair of first game blocks, while Brown provided the go-ahead hitting winner in the second set.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

State ranked Pioneers rally for dramatic 28-27 triumph – The state fifth ranked Iowa Colony Pioneers delivered a 28-27 come-from-behind triumph at Bay City in 12-4A Division I Football action at Blackcat Memorial Stadium, Oct. 27. Carson White fired a 67-yard go-ahead TD pass to Antoine Martin late in the fourth quarter and Andy Cruz then added the go-ahead extra point kick. Jarvis Solomon later preserved the victory with an end zone interception in the closing seconds. The Playoff Bound Pioneers improved to 9-0 overall and 5-0 in district with the victory and next host Needville, Friday at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony at 7 p.m.

Lady Pioneers fall in bi-district playoffs– The Iowa Colony Lady Pioneers suffered a season ending sweep to Sealy by 22-25, 9-25 and 13-25 scores in the Class 4A Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs, Monday at Terry High School in Rosenberg. The Lady Pioneers, who were making their first postseason appearance ever, close their season at 23-22 overall and 10-2 as the second seed in district. Match totals for IC included Taylor Bonner Williams with six kills and 13 digs, Hannah Lane with five kills, Reese Shotwell with 11 assists and Je`dyn Parker with six digs.

Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs

Congrats to the Alvin HS Volleyball team for qualifying for the Playoffs! The Lady Jackets will face Clear Springs HS in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Monday, 10/30/23 at Santa Fe HS with a 5:00 p.m. start time. Tickets are $5 across the board and may be purchased on the Alvin HS Athletic website. Please make plans to travel East on Hwy 6 to support the Lady Jackets as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Volleyball team for qualifying for the Playoffs! The Lady Sharks will face Clear Creek HS in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Tuesday, 10/31/23 at Santa Fe HS with a 4:30 p.m. start time. Tickets are $5 across the board and may be purchased on the Shadow HS Athletic website. Please make plans to travel East on Hwy 6 to support the Lady Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Manvel HS Volleyball team for earning District 18-5A Runner-up and for qualifying for the Playoffs! The Lady Mavs will face the winner of the seeding game between Baytown Sterling HS and Goose Creek Memorial HS in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Monday, 10/30/23 at Sam Rayburn HS (2121 Cherry Brook Ln. Pasadena, 77502) with a 6:30 p.m. start time. Tickets are $5 across the board and may be purchased on the Manvel HS Athletic website. Please make plans to travel Pasadena to support the Lady Mavs as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Volleyball team for making History by earning the District 26-4A Runner-up and for qualifying for the Playoffs! The Lady Pioneers will face Sealy HS in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The game will be played on Monday, 10/30/23 at Terry HS (3911 Ave. I Rosenberg, 77471) with a 6:00 p.m. start time. Tickets are $5 across the board and may be purchased on the Iowa Colony HS Athletic website. Please make plans to travel South on Hwy 59 to support the Lady Pioneers as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Jackets face Clear Springs in bi-district – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets will face 23-6A Champion Clear Springs in the Class 6A Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs, Monday night at Santa Fe High School at 5 p.m. Alvin finished as the fourth place seed in 23-6A with a 6-6 record, while going 14-24 overall. Match totals for the Lady Jackets in their regular season finale defeat at home to Dawson on Tuesday included Camryn Mercer with six kills and six digs, Wylie Singleton with four kills, six digs and three blocks, Amanda Romero and Corynn Williams with four kills apiece, Brooklynn Morris with seven digs, Korrigan Wright with 21 assists and five digs and Jatara Roland with five digs.

Yellowjacket Football suffers overtime heartbreaker to Elsik – The Alvin Yellowjackets suffered a 21-15 heartbreaking defeat to Elsik in overtime in 23-6A Football action, Oct. 20 at AISD Memorial Stadium. Alvin (2-6 overall, 0-5) held a 15-8 halftime lead with quarterback Kash Powledge scoring on a quarterback sneak from a yard away, while place kicker Austin Hill passed to Zane Bailey for a two-point conversion. Ryan Garcia rambled for 35 yards for the other Yellowjackets’ TD. Alvin next hosts Alief Hastings, Friday at Memorial Stadium with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks meet Memorial/Sterling winner in bi-district – The Manvel Lady Mavericks will compete in the Class 5A Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs on Monday at Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena at 5:30 p.m. Manvel (22-18 overall), who finished as the second seed from 18-5A with a 10-2 league mark, will play the winner of the Goose Creek Memorial/Baytown Sterling seeding match-up on Friday. The Lady Mavs topped Santa Fe by 25-11, 22-25, 25-19 and 25-15 scores on Tuesday with match totals including Nevaeh English’s 21 kills, 40 assists and 17 digs by Kenedy Massie for a double double and 28 digs by Bea Angeles.

Maverick Football edged by Magnolia – A second half comeback by the Manvel Mavericks fell a little short in a 27-21 home defeat to Magnolia in 10-5A Divison I Football action, Oct. 20 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. Kenneth Malone delivered a pair of rushing touchdowns, while Romin Seymour hit Kade Caton with a five-yard scoring pass. The Mavs (4-4 overall, 3-3) next play league leading Fulshear, Friday at Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg at 7 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Lady Sharks face Clear Creek in 6A Bi-District Playoffs – The Shadow Creek Lady Sharks will face 24-6A second seeded Clear Creek in the Class 6A Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs at Santa Fe High School, Tuesday with a 4:30 first serve. The Lady Sharks finished as the third seed from 23-6A, going 23-18 overall and 8-4 in district play. Aspen Brown paced the Lady Sharks in their Oct. 20 sweep over Alief Taylor with 11 kills, while Simone Robinson dished out 27 assists.

Sharks move into three-way first place tie in district – The Shadow Creek Sharks moved into a three-way tie for first place in the 23-6A Football standings with a come-from-behind 25-23 overtime triumph over Dawson, Oct. 20 at the Rig in Pearland. The Sharks improved to 5-1 in district with the victory, while moving their overall record to 7-1. Aaden Benjamin motored 103 yards with a two-point conversion interception in the second OT period for the walk-off SC victory. Quarterback Cobey Sellers passed for 140 yards and three TD’s and Aiden Bui booted a 38-yard field goal. The Sharks next host Alief Taylor, Friday at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony with a victory securing a playoff berth.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Lady Pioneers to play in first ever bi-district volleyball playoff – After finishing as the second seed in 26-4A, the Iowa Colony Lady Pioneers will play in their first ever bi-district playoff match on Monday with the Lady Pioneers meeting Sealy in the Class 4A Volleyball first round affair, Monday at Terry High School in Rosenberg with a 6 p.m. first serve. Iowa Colony enters the postseason affair with a 23-20 record and 10-2 district mark. Match totals from the Lady Pioneers’ regular season finale sweep at La Marque included Taylor Bonner Williams with 10 kills and 18 digs for a double double, Dre`ana Dalcour with seven kills, Reese Shotwell with 13 assists and three kills and Je`dyn Parker with four aces and three kills.

Pioneers clinch inaugural football playoff berth – Exploding for 28 points in the second half, the Iowa Colony Pioneers clinched their first football playoff berth in school history, Oct. 20 at AISD Freedom Field with a 35-17 victory over El Campo in 12-4A Division I action in Iowa Colony. The state fifth ranked Pioneers improved to 8-0 overall and 4-0 in district. Quarterback Carson White fired a pair of TD passes to Jayden Warren and another to Landrew Ward, while Chandler Love raced 41 yards with an interception TD return and Jeremy Garner set up another Iowa Colony TD with an interception. The Pioneers next play at Bay City, Friday night at 7 p.m.

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Lady Jackets sweep Elsik – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured 25-10, 25-18 and 25-12 sweep over Elsik in 23-6A Volleyball action, Tuesday night. The Lady Jackets moved their record to 13-23 overall and 5-5 in 23-6A and are headed to the playoffs as the fourth place seed. Match totals included Wylie Singleton with 10 kills and 10 digs for a double double, Korrigan Wright with 28 assists and six digs, Brooklynn Morris with seven kills and 12 digs, Camryn Mercer with five kills and eight digs and Kennedi Hansen with six digs and two aces. The Lady Jackets next play at Alief Hastings, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Yellowjacket Football drops game to Shadow Creek – The Alvin Yellowjackets dropped a 53-0 decision to Shadow Creek in 23-6A Football action, Oct. 13 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. Alvin has a 2-5 overall record and is 0-4 in district play. Kadyn Hodson rushed for 74 yards on 15 carries and Jay Romero added 67 yards on seven carries. The Jackets next host Elsik, Thursday at AISD Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Playoff Bound Lady Mavericks top Angleton – The playoff bound Manvel Lady Mavericks rolled to a 25-11, 25-19 and 25-13 straight set sweep over Angleton in 18-5A Volleyball action, Tuesday night in Manvel. Manvel moved its record to 21-17 and 9-1 in district with a chance to tie Friendswood for the top spot in 18-5A with victory over the Lady Mustangs, Friday in Friendswood at 6:30 p.m. Match totals for the Lady Mavericks included Nevaeh English with 18 kills, Kenedy Massie with 30 assists, eight kills and eight digs, Bea Angeles with 16 digs and six aces, Jasmyn Walker with five kills and Christian Fairbanks with five kills.

Maverick Football edges Foster in overtime thriller – The Manvel Mavericks kept their playoff hopes alive in the 10-5A Division I Football Playoff race with a 19-16 overtime triumph over Foster, Saturday at Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg. Manvel improved to 4-3 overall and 3-2 in district with the victory. Jonathan Haynes rushed for 112 yards and pair of touchdowns. Quarterback Romin Seymour completed a key 22-yard pass to Jace Blaylock in overtime to set up Patrick Lewis’ four-yard walk-off TD. The Mavs next host Magnolia, Friday at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony at 7:00 p.m.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks’ Football defeats Alvin – The Shadow Creek Sharks moved their record to 3-1 in 23-6A football action and 6-1 overall with a 53-0 victory over Alvin in 23-6A football action, Oct. 13 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. Tylik Burton exploded for an 80-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage, while quarterback Cobey Sellers completed a 23-yard TD pass to Alex Kirkland. Zion Taylor also raced 57 yards with a fumble for a defensive TD. The Sharks next play Dawson at the Rig in Pearland, Friday at 7 p.m.

Lady Sharks clinch third place seed in district – The Shadow Creek Lady Sharks captured a 25-17, 25-20 and 25-15 victory at Alvin on Oct. 13 to clinch the third place playoff seed in the 23-6A Volleyball playoff race. The Lady Sharks (22-18 overall, 7-4) close the regular season, Friday at Alief Taylor at 6:30 p.m.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers pick up 37-21 victory over Navasota – A fast start and a furious finish added up to the state sixth ranked Iowa Colony Pioneers topping Navasota by a 37-21 count in 12-4A Division I Football action, Oct. 13 at Rattler Stadium in Navasota. The Pioneers moved their record to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in district with the victory. Quarterback Carson White passed for 263 yards and three touchdowns, while adding a pair of rushing TD’s. Aaron Tenner rushed for 151 yards on the ground and Landrew Ward caught six receptions for 100 yards and one TD. Iowa Colony next hosts El Campo, Friday at AISD Memorial Stadium in Alvin at 7 p.m.

 Lady Pioneers secure second place playoff seed – The playoff bound Iowa Colony Lady Pioneers wrapped up the second place seed in the 26-4A playoff race with a 23-25, 25-14, 25-19 and 25-17 four-set triumph at Bay City, Tuesday night. Iowa Colony improved to 21-20 overall and 8-2 in district play with the victory. Match totals included Taylor Bonner Williams with 14 kills and 24 digs for a double double, Reese Shotwell with 35 assists and 10 digs for a double double, Hannah Lane with 14 kills and three aces, Je`dyn Parker with 16 digs and seven aces, Aaliyah Rogers with seven kills, Janae Garner with six kills, Aujanae Reed with 11 digs and Morgan Frantzen with five digs and three aces. The Lady Pioneers next host Stafford, Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Area Water Polo Playoffs

Congrats to the Alvin HS Water Polo teams for winning their Bi-District Championships games! The Lady Jackets and the Jackets will face Cy Ranch HS in the Area Playoffs! The games will be played on Saturday, 10/14/23 at the CFISD Natatorium (12550 Windfern Rd. B Houston, 77064). The Lady Jackets game will start at 1:00 p.m. and the Jackets will start at 2:15 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 across the board and may be purchased on this Ticket Link:  https://cfisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/3359?access_code=105a82495741b847d487babe0f4eb851ceb8f717. Cash will not be accepted at the gate. Please make plans to travel to Cy Fair to support the Lady Jackets and Jackets as they battle for the Area Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Water Polo sweeps bi-district playoff matches – The Alvin High School Water Polo teams splashed its way to pair of bi-district playoff victories in Alvin, Tuesday night. The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 16-1 victory over Milby in the opener, while the Yellowjackets rolled to a 20-6 triumph over Bellaire in the nightcap. The victory advances both squads into the area round against Cy Ranch, Saturday at the Cy Fair Natatorium. The Alvin girls will play their match at 1 p.m., while the AHS boys follow at 2:15 p.m. Leading the way for the 13-6A District Champion Lady Jackets against Milby was Emma Babineaux and Jillian Bates with four goals apiece, while Kendall Dudley pierced the net three times and Amber Ortiz collected six saves. In the boys’ match with Bellaire, Ethan Horswell found the net a match-leading seven times, while Diego Torres provided four goals and Collin Klimpt joined Victor Garza and Gordon Larsen with four goals each.

Lady Yellowjackets drop match to Pearland  – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets suffered an 18-25, 14-25 and 7-25 defeat to Pearland in 23-6A Volleyball action, Tuesday at the AHS Competition Gym. Match totals for the Lady Jackets included Wylie Singleton with five kills and three blocks, Brooklynn Morris with 10 digs and Korrigan Wright with eight assists and nine digs. The Lady Jackets next host Shadow Creek, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Manvel Maverick Report

Lady Mavericks top La Porte in four sets – The playoff Manvel Lady Mavericks rolled to a 25-7, 25-10, 15-25 and 25-21 four set road triumph at La Porte, Tuesday night in 18-5A. The victory allowed the Lady Mavericks to remain one game back of league leading Friendswood in the district standings. Match totals for Manvel included Ty Brinkley and Jasmyn Walker with 11 kills apiece, Nevaeh English with eight kills, Kenedy Massie with 34 assists and Bea Angles with 16 digs. The Lady Mavs (19-17 overall, 7-1 in district) next play at Galveston Ball, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Mavericks Cross Country delivers second place team performances at district – The Manvel Mavericks’ Cross Country teams deliver second place performances at the 18-5A meet in La Porte on Thursday. Danna Ramirez won the girls’ division at 19:23.30, while Jannie Cardenas placed 11th at 20:54.10 and Kymia Woodard (21:03.20) and Ariatna Funtes (21:03.50) placed 12th and 13th respectively. Marisol Luna (22:03.10) and Jessica Cardenas (22:06.30) were also 19th and 20th respectively. Christian Rivera placed third on the boys’ side at 16:07.0, while other top performances for Manvel included Christian James in sixth place at 16:48.80, Marcus Lewis in 10th place at 17:18.50, Bryce Rivas in 14th place at 17:46.50 and Isaac Rodas in 16th place at 17:55.70.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks’ Football blanks Elsik – The Shadow Creek Sharks moved their record 2-1 in 23-6A football action and 4-1 overall with a 24-0 triumph over Elsik, Oct. 6 at Crump Stadium in Alief. Jacorey Watson completed 14 of 22 passes for 198 yards with touchdown passes to Chris Stewart and Christian Seriale. Joshua Davis also provided a rushing touchdown and Aiden Bui booted a 38-yard field goal. Nigel Pringle and Anthony Williams also had interceptions in the contest. The Sharks next host Alvin, Friday at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony at 7 p.m.

Lady Sharks top Elsik– The Shadow Creek Lady Sharks rolled to a 25-7, 25-18 and 25-12 sweep over Elsik in 23-6A volleyball action, Tuesday night. Match totals for the Lady Sharks (21-17 overall, 6-3 in district) included Aspen Brown with 14 kills, three aces and five assists, Tamarria Mitchell with 12 kills and Simone Robinson with 34 assists and six aces. The Lady Sharks next play at Alvin, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers capture 48-7 victory over Brazosport in first ever homecoming game – The Iowa Colony Pioneers captured a 48-7 triumph over Brazosport in their first ever homecoming game, Oct. 6 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. The win improved the Pioneers’ record to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the 12-4A Division I Football Standings. Quarterback Carson White completed 15 of 21 passes for 227 yards and five touchdowns. Antoine Martin Jr. caught a pair of scoring tosses from White, while Jacody Miles joined Landrew Ward and Jayren Warren. Andy Cruz also booted field goals of 34 and 37 yards through the uprights. The Pioneers next play at Navasota, Friday at 7 p.m.

 Iowa Colony girls capture 26-4A Cross Country crown – The Iowa Colony Cross Country girls compiled a meet-best 19 points to win the 26-4A Cross Country championship, Thursday in Bay City. Katherine Canchola led the way by winning the girls’ division at 13:20.07, while Payton Watson was second at 14:13.40 and Mariah Samarco was fifth at 14:24.90. Other top performances for the Lady Pioneers included Melanie LeBato in sixth place at 14:33.29, Reagan Carr in eighth place at 14:36.69 and Mikayla Martinez in 22nd place at 16:03.85. Iowa Colony captured second place team honors on the boys’ side with Benjamin Canchola placing fourth at 17:53.93, Paul Maples in seventh place at 18:19.92, Aden Saucedo in eighth place at 18:30.70, Isaiah Rodriguez in 10th place at 18:47.00 and Blake Johnson in 16th place at 19:13.68.

Lady Pioneers move closer to securing second place playoff seed – The playoff bound Iowa Colony Lady Pioneers moved a step closer to securing the runner-up seed in 26-4A after outlasting Columbia in five sets by 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 18-25 and 15-12 scores, Tuesday in Iowa Colony. The Lady Pioneers moved their record to 20-19 overall and 7-2 in district with the victory. Match totals included Taylor Bonner Williams with 20 kills and 30 digs for a double double, Janae Garner with 12 kills, Hannah Lane with eight kills, Aujanae Reed with 38 assists and Irelyn Parker with 35 digs. The Lady Pioneers next play at La Porte in a non-district match, Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Congrats to the Shadow Creek HS Water Polo teams for qualifying for the Playoffs! The Lady Sharks will face Lamar HS and the Sharks will face Westside HS in the Bi-District Playoffs! The games will be played on Tuesday, 10/10/23 at Lamar HS (3325 Westheimer Rd. Houston, 77098). The Lady Sharks game will start at 5:30 p.m. and the Sharks will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on the Shadow Creek HS Athletic Dept. "GoFan" link. Please make plans to travel to Lamar HS to support the Lady Sharks and Sharks as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Team Tennis Playoffs

Congrats to the Shadow Creek Sharks HS Team Tennis team for qualifying for the Playoffs as the District 23-6A Runner-ups! The Sharks will face Clear Springs in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The matches will be played on Tuesday, 10/10/23 at Shadow Creek HS with a start time of 3:00 p.m. Please make plans to come out on Tuesday to support the Sharks as the battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Congrats to the Iowa Colony HS Pioneers Team Tennis team for qualifying for the Playoffs! The Pioneers will face Beeville HS in the Bi-District round of the playoffs! The matches will be played on Tuesday, 10/10/23 at Calhoun HS (201 Sandcrab Blvd. Port Lavaca, 77979) with a start time of 10:00 a.m. Please make plans to travel to Port Lavaca to support the Pioneers as they battle for the Bi-District Championship!

Alvin Yellowjacket Report

Eovaldi picks up pitching win in Rangers’ wild card series sweep – Former Alvin High school product Nathan Eovaldi picked up the win on the mound in the Texas Rangers’ 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, Wednesday to help the Rangers sweep the best-of-three MLB wild card series. Eovaldi, who went 12-5 during the regular season, allowed only six hits and one earned run over 6 2/3 innings, while striking out eight. Eovaldi and the Rangers now move on to the best-of-seven division series with Baltimore Orioles, starting with game one in Camren Yards, Saturday.

Lady Yellowjackets sweep Taylor  – The Alvin Lady Yellowjackets captured a 25-6, 25-17 and 25-20 straight set sweep at Alief Taylor in 23-6A Volleyball action, Tuesday. Match totals for the Lady Jackets (12-21 overall, 4-3) included Wylie Singleton with nine kills and five aces, Corynn Williams with nine kills and three blocks, Brooklynn Morris with eight kills, six digs and three aces, Korrigan Wright with 26 assists, four kills and three aces, Payton Ashley with four kills, Kennedi Hansen with seven digs, Camryn Mercer with five digs and Emma Garcia with two aces. The Lady Jackets next host Pearland, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Yellowjacket Cross Country competes at AISD Freedom Run – The Alvin High School Cross Country teams competed at the hosting AISD Freedom Run last weekend in Iowa Colony with both the varsity boys and girls’ teams turning in fourth place finishes. Jesus Delapaz delivered the highest performance for the area (AISD) boys with a third place, while Luke Arias finished in 20th place and Christopher Saucedo was 24th. Top performances for Alvin on the girls’ side included Elisha Lara in 13th place, Sunny McClish in 18th place and Rudi Armas in 23rd place.

Manvel Maverick Report

Mavericks’ Football tops Kempner – The Manvel Mavericks captured a 40-7 victory over Kempner in 10-5A Division I Football action, Sept. 29 at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. Manvel evened its overall record at 3-3 and also improved its district mark to 2-2 with the victory. Quarterback Romin Seymour fired a 19-yard TD pass to Kade Caton on the opening drive of the contest, while Kenneth Malone followed with a two-yard run into the end zone to make it 13-0. Malone scored three touchdowns in the contest. Dillon Boone also chipped in a four-run scoring run. The Mavs have a bye in their schedule this week and next play Foster, Oct. 14 at Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg with a 2 p.m. kickoff.

Lady Mavericks roll past Texas City – The Manvel Lady Mavericks rolled to a 25-8, 25-8 and 25-4 home sweep over Texas City in 18-5A Volleyball action on Tuesday. The Lady Mavs moved their record to 18-17 overall and 6-1 in district with the victory. Match totals included Nevaeh English with 15 kills, Ty Brinkley with six kills, Kenedy Massie with 27 assists and four aces, Bea Angeles with 14 digs and four aces, Keagan St. Junious with 12 digs and three aces, Kadia Jackson with five kills, two blocks and two aces and London King with four kills. The Lady Mavs next play at La Porte, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Mavericks Cross Country competes at AISD Freedom Run – The Manvel Mavericks’ Cross Country teams competed at the hosting AISD Freedom Run last weekend in Iowa Colony with both varsity squads turning in third place team finishes. Top performances included Marcus Lewis with a sixth place in the boys’ division followed by Bryce Rivas in ninth place and Isaac Rodas in 22nd place. Top performances for Manvel on the girls’ side included Jannie Cardenas with a sixth place finish, Jessica Cardenas with an eighth place finish and Marisol Luna with a 10th place finish.

Shadow Creek Shark Report

Sharks’ Football dominates Hastings – The Shadow Creek Sharks rebounded from their first district loss with a 63-0 triumph over Alief Hastings in 23-6A Football action, Sept. 29 at Crump Stadium in Alief. The Sharks moved their record to 4-1 overall with the victory. Cobey Sellers completed 7 of 9 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns with Chris Stewart and Christian Seriale each collecting a pair of TD catches. Alex Kirkland also exploded for a 94-yard TD kickoff return to lead the SC special teams and Caleb Harris returned an interception three yards for a defensive score as well. Shadow Creek next plays Elsik, Thursday at Crump Stadium in Alief at 6 p.m.

Sharks’ CC competes at AISD Freedom Run – The Shadow Creek Sharks’ Cross Country teams competed at the hosting AISD Freedom Run last weekend in Iowa Colony. Skylar Bocase captured runner-up honors for SC in the girls’ division, while Jarvis Kaiser placed eighth in the boys’ division. Other top performances included Dorian Howard 12th place in the boys’ division and Tiffany Mugubi 14th place in the girls’ division.

Iowa Colony Pioneer Report

Pioneers rally for 38-31 triumph over Stafford – The Iowa Colony Pioneers pulled off a dramatic second half rally to prevail over hosting Stafford by a 38-31 count in their 12-4A Division I Football opener on Sept. 29. The Pioneers also moved their record to 5-0 for the season and are currently ranked seventh in the state in Class 4A by the Associated Press. Iowa Colony faced deficits of 21-7 at halftime and 31-21 after three periods. After Andy Cruz booted a 36-yard field goal to pull the Pioneers within 31-24 with 5:38 remaining, Aaron Tenner (192 yards on 16 carries) scored the tying touchdown on a 42-yard run and quarterback Carson White (108 yards on three carries) dashed 40 yards for the winning TD with 55 seconds left. Jeremy Garner then sealed the victory IC with an interception with 14 seconds left to play. Jayden Wilcox also blocked a first quarter Stafford punt with Haydon Caston racing nine yards for the game’s first TD. The Pioneers next host Brazosport for homecoming, Friday at AISD Freedom Field in Iowa Colony at 7 p.m.

Lady Pioneers drop four setter at Sweeny – The Iowa Colony Volleyball girls dropped a 25-17, 18-25, 22-25 and 19-25 four-set decision at Sweeny in 26-4A action on Tuesday. Match totals for the Lady Pioneers (17-18 overall, 5-2) included Taylor Bonner Williams with 16 kills and 13 digs for a double double, Je`Dyn Parker with 18 digs, Hannah Lane with 15 digs, Breia Dixon with 14 assists, Allison Salas with six kills and Aaliyah Rogers with two blocks. The Lady Pioneers next host Brazosport, Friday at 4:30 p.m.