DIGGING DEEP: No. 10 Pearland is equipped with serious postseason potential
No. 10 -- PEARLAND OILERS
The Oilers return to the hardwood following what was arguably their strongest district showing of the decade — a 14-2 run through 22-6A play that landed them just behind Shadow Creek in the standings.
Their postseason stay ended sooner than hoped, falling to Ridge Point in a 56-54 heartbreaker, but the 20-win campaign underscored the program’s upward trajectory under third-year head coach Delrick Brown. Given the number of routine playmakers returning, Pearland approaches the new season with both confidence and continuity.
Seniors Byron Bibbs and Devan Brown — a pair of first-team, all-district standouts — set the tone on both ends of the court, blending scoring punch with veteran composure. In the paint, Avin Glover brings a bruising interior presence and second-team recognition to match.
Aside from the senior headliners, junior Mikael Harlan and sophomore Tyylon Ennis inject athleticism and tempo into the backcourt, giving the Oilers plenty of upside that should make them a dangerous draw in District 22-6A and beyond.
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