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Whataburger Team of the Week: Commanding Win Shows Why Pearland Remains a Threat
The hot streak continues for Pearland.
The Oilers handed a formidable Manvel squad its first loss of the season, putting up 41 points against a defense that had previously allowed just seven points all year. The statement win pushed coach BJ Gotte and company to 6-0 overall, including an unblemished 4-0 start to the district schedule.
As the defending district champions, the ultimate decider could come at the end of October when Pearland meets Shadow Creek. But with Manvel now checked off the list, the Oilers have another obstacle behind them as they turn their attention to Alvin this Friday night.
Offensively, Pearland has found plenty of ways to keep defenses on their heels. Junior running back Royce Swan, a second-team all-district selection in 2025, is thriving as the RB1 and approaching 1,000 rushing yards with 13 touchdowns on the year. Senior Ryan Miller has provided an excellent complementary piece with eight scores of his own.
Senior quarterback Kaleb Smith has also proven adept at spreading the wealth to a receiving corps featuring Lance Goree Jr., KJ Johnson, and Michael Shawver.
The defense has been just as imposing, conceding roughly 10 points per contest. Houston commit Kamryn Harris has been a menace off the edge with five sacks and 34 total tackles, while junior middle linebacker Terrence Spriggs has already racked up 60 tackles. Safety Terrell Johnson adds another layer of physicality against the run while creating turnovers, with two forced fumbles and an interception.
Six games in, Pearland has already made a statement. The Oilers now have their sights set on what comes next.


The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Pearland Oilers volleyball team.
THE SETUP: No. 24 Pearland | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings
Pearland has long been one of the Houston area’s premier volleyball programs, and the Oilers enter 2026 looking to reassert themselves among the city’s elite. After finishing 23-21 and advancing to the Bi-District Round a year ago, Pearland returns with a talented core capable of making a deeper postseason push.
Leading the way is first-team all-district selection and University of Louisiana commit Aaryn Brown. The standout outside hitter produced 251 kills and 205 digs last season and remains a focal point of the Oilers’ attack. Fellow first-team all-district outside hitter Britney Solomon is equally impactful. She led the team with 435 kills, 277 digs, and 525 serve receptions, cementing her status as one of the area’s most productive returning players.
The future is also bright at setter. District Newcomer of the Year Brelynn Wolford returns after a stellar freshman campaign that included 599 assists, 162 digs, and 103 kills. The younger sister of former Pearland standout Cora Wolford, she already looks poised to be one of the district’s top playmakers.
Another key contributor is outside hitter Arie Glover, a second-team all-district selection who added 148 kills last season.
Powered by a seasoned offensive attack and an emerging young foundation, Pearland has all the ingredients to make a progressive climb back into the H-Town equation.
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