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Lake Travis playoff game information
The Dawson Football Booster Club is chartering fan buses for the trip to San Antonio Friday night. The first bus is already full, and we are hoping to fill a 2nd bus.
The cost will be $30 per passenger, and the bus will leave at 1pm from DHS, and returning following the game.
If you are interested, please contact Tom Wicklund at Tdwick@sbcglobal.net. Include your name, phone number and number of passengers. Payment is due prior to boarding on Friday, either in cash or a check made out to DFBC.
Dawson snags key turnovers to end Angleton's perfect season
... for the second time in the program's short four-year history, Dawson (12-2) advances to the state semifinals. It will take on perennial powerhouse Lake Travis next Friday at 8 p.m. in the Alamodome in the Class 4A Division I.
Angleton Wildcats Playoff Game ...
We'll be playing District Winner Angleton in the Region III Quarterfinals on Saturday, December 3, 1:00 p.m., at The Rig. We will be the Home team.
Dawson surges past Nederland in third quarter
Read the story at chron.com
Nederland Playoff Game ...
We will be playing Nederland on Saturday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Galena Park ISD Stadium. We will be on the Visitors' side.
Dawson smashes Reagan 72-7
Read the story on the Reporter News Sports website.
Houston Chronicle Ranks Dawson No. 3
Read the story in the Houston Chronicle.
Dawson buries Reagan in area-round matchup
Read about it in the Houston Chronicle, with photos.
We Need Your Vote!
The video highlights our rivalry with Friendswood have been submitted to a contest that awards the winning school a new set of Nike football uniforms, as well as a new set of Nike uniforms for cheerleaders.
This is where you come in! We need you to go vote!!!! Please follow the link below to submit your vote. The top 3 videos/stories will move on to the finals and they will announce the winner Dec. 18th. You can vote once a day and the voting ends Nov. 23rd.
Just click on this link below and make sure to vote for the video that is titled: NIKE FINAL, Submitted by Ryan Silvertooth.
Playoff this week:
Houston Reagan at Galena Park ISD stadium (North Shore Campus) at 7:00 Thursday Nov. 17th
Freshman A & B Team Schedule
Freshman A and B teams will play Clear Falls this week for a makeup game since our Friendswood game got cancelled. The B team will play at 4:30 and the A team at 6:00 at Clear Falls High School.
Dawson kicks Ball High 66-0
While the Tors' struggles continues, the No. 6 state-ranked Eagles (8-0, 4-0) were firing on all cylinders.
Pearland Dawson outlasts Texas City
The Stings almost handed Pearland Dawson, ranked No. 8 in the state, its first loss of the season. A late touchdown by Trey Oliver in the fourth quarter was good enough for Dawson to hang on to a 35-31 win. Read the full story in the Galveston Daily News.
Dawson holds off Texas City, 35-31
The win kept Dawson perfect on the season at 7-0 and improved the Eagles to 3-0 in district games. Read the full story at yourhoustonnews.com.
Dawson takes out Friendswood 39-16
Dawson took control of the game early and the Mustangs were never really a factor in the outcome, although Friendswood made a second-half attempt for a come-back which is typical of a Van Meter coached team to not give up. Read the full story at ReporterNewsSports.com
Kimble-led Dawson thumps Friendswood
"We knew Friendswood would come back. They made some great adjustments. We're still making a lot of mistakes and some bad decisions. It's a great win, but we've still got some things to figure out." Read the full story with photos at YourHoustonNews.com.
Kimble leads Dawson's rout of rival Friendswood
Having avenged last season's defeat to its rival, Dawson (6-0, 2-0) maintains its reign atop the vaunted District 24-4A, arguably one of the toughest football districts in the area. Read the full story with photos in the Houston Chronicle.
Friendswood Game: Live Blog and Radio
If you can't make it to The Rig, go to the Friendswood vs Dawson Live Blog or listen to the game on Sports Radio 790 AM
Video Interview with head coach Eric Wells
Watch the video from the Houston Chronicle.
The Friendswood Game Will be Broadcast on AM 790, KBME Radio, Sports Radio 790.
No. 10 state-ranked Dawson overpowers Santa Fe 54-3
When the smoke had cleared around the Indian reservation -- there was no peace pipe to smoke and there were no prisoners to take as Dawson returned home with the convincing District 24-4A conquest. Read the full story.
Fall Community Cleanup Volunteers
Members of the Dawson Football Program participated in the Keep Pearland Beautiful Fall Community Clean Up by adopting Cullen Blvd near Dawson High School.
Dawson Soars Past Nimitz 62 – 7
It took Dawson less than a minute to score the game's first touchdown as Johari Davis picked up a Nimitz fumble and raced 35-yards for the score to give the Eagles a quick 7-0 lead. Read the full story.
Nimitz 2011 Photos
Dawson vs. Nimitz
If you can't make it to Friday's game you have some options ...
LIVE BLOG: Follow the live blog of Pearland Reporter News sports edtitor, Dr. David Davis, at www.ReporterNewsSports.com/blog.php.
STREAMING: The game will be streamed live at www.sports790.com.
RADIO: CMC will also broadcast the Dawson Eagles vs. Nimitz game on Sportstalk 790 AM, KBME Houston Radio — with Charles McCullough and Coach Eddie Biles, along with Joshua Buckley.
Crosby 2011 photos
Oak Ridge 2011 photos
Kimble, White lead Dawson to a 52-20 romp over Oak Ridge
Fill story at www.reporternewssports.com
Clear Springs 2011 photos
White Out!
This Friday, August 26 at The Rig, is our first regular-season game. Come out and show your support — wear white!
Eagle Fest Friday, August 19
Sponsored by the Dawson Football Booster Club, Eagle Fest will run from 3:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, August 19, at Pearland Stadium (The Rig), 3775 S. Main Street, Pearland, TX.
Come out and support the Dawson Football Program as we kick off
the season with our first scrimmage! Families are invited to watch some football and enjoy lots of food. There will be a Live and Silent Auction.
For more information, vendor set up, sponsorship or
auction donations please call: Delma Bush: (713)824-3696 or Mira Crenshaw (713)550-6519.
Dawson competes at national 7-on-7 tournament
The Dawson Eagles won the Red Bull 7-on-7 tournament in Houston which qualified them to make the trip to Dallas to compete at the national tournament at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on the SMU campus. Read the complete story at www.ReporterNewsSports.com.
Dawson wins Houston 7-on-7 tournament
The Eagles won the Houston 7-on-7 tournament which qualifies to them to go to Dallas. Full story at www.ReporterNewsSports.com.
Dawson set to make another deep playoff run
"This may be the best team we have had since Dawson opened," offensive coordinator Ryan Silvertooth recently said. Full story at www.ReporterNewsSports.com.
Attention Dawson Parents!
It is that time again to begin thinking about getting your personal ad turned in to support your son in the 2011 Dawson Football Media Guide. The Monday, August 15 deadline will be soon approaching. Download the flyer 
for complete information.
Also - if you are a business owner or know of a business that would like to advertise - that information is on here as well. Call if you have any questions. Download the flyer for complete information.
Season Ticket Information
Renewals - Pearland HS and Dawson HS Season Passes
Online: June 21 – July 21 Time: 24/7
On Campus: July 18 – Jul y 21 Time: 8:00 – 11:30
New Purchases - Dawson HS Season Passes
Online: July 25 – August 19 Time: 24/7
On Campus: July 25 thru July 28 Time: 8:00 – 11:30
August 1 thru August 5 Time: 8:00 – 11:30
Passes and tickets are no longer sold in the Athletic Office at the ESC.
New passes purchased online will be mailed to you.
If you are NOT planning to renew your season passes, please call the Athletic Office as soon as possible. The phone number is 281-485-3203 (extension 11128).
Dawson High School - 281 727-1600
Dawson Receptionist: Melissa Macias – Ext. 11600
Athletic Clerk: Libby Golden – Ext. 15241 Athletic Clerk: Libby Golden – Ext. 11675
Dawson High School Season Pass: $42.00 6 Home Games
General admission and student tickets to single games will be sold at DHS.
Athlete Physical Exam
The required physical exam for all Dawson athletes will take place on April 16. Read the flyer for more information.
7 on 7 Football Schedule
- April 30th at Dawson HS
- May 21st at Reliant Stadium
- May 28 at Manvel HS
- June 11 at Texas City
- June 11 at Texas City July 15 & 16 - State tournament at Texas A&M
UT San Antonio Camp
Go to the UTSA football camp page and click the "Register Now!" button to register for Advanced Camp I, to be held at Rhodes Stadium in Katy on June 10th for 9th - 12th graders. The cost is $50.
Dawson Eagle Minicamp and Strength and Speed Camp
Dawson football's strength and conditioning camp for incoming 9th - 12th graders will be held at Dawson HS from June 13 through July 14 from 7am to 11:30am. The cost is $100 with pre-registration and $110 walk-up. Download the flyer for more information and an application.
Dawson football's summer minicamp for incoming 7th, 8th and 9th graders will be held at Dawson HS on July 28 and July 29 from 8am to 12pm. The cost is $50 with pre-registration and $60 walk-up. Download the flyer for more information and an application.
SMU's Summer Minicamp
The SMU summer minicamp for 11th and 12th graders will be held at Pearland HS on June 6 from 9am to 12pm. The cost is $40. Download the application for more information and registration.
Booster Club Scholarship Program
This year the Dawson Football Booster Club will be awarding a total of $10,000 in scholarships to applicants who meet the program criteria. The completed application must be postmarked by April 1, 2011. If you have any questions, please send an email message to Janice Galloway at GallowayJanice@hotmail.com
Scholarship information and application
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Football Combines Start February 18
The National Underclassmen combine runs from February 18 - 20 in Houston. The National Underclassmen combine in Dallas runs from March 11 - 13. Visit nationalunderclassmen.com for information and registration.
The Nike combine in Houston is on March 5. See Nike combine for information and registration.
The Under Armour combine in Houston will be April 2 - 3. Visit Under Armour combines for information and registration.
Booster Club Meeting March 21
The DFBC General meeting that was scheduled for February 14th has been cancelled and rescheduled to March 21st, 2011, 7pm in the Dawson HS LGI room ... Come join us and support the program!
SAT and ACT dates
Read the information sheet for test dates, registration deadlines and late fee deadlines.
Orisakwe headlines Dawson All-District picks
Dawson senior linebacker Steve Orisakwe was named the District 24-4A "Defensive Player of the Year" after another outstanding season.
Dobbins lifts Bears with last-minute touchdown
"They were very aggressive defensively," (Montgomery Head) Coach Bolfing said. "We felt like we could move the football on them in short yardage situations so we took our chances." Full story in the Courier of Montgomery County.
Dawson falls to Montgomery 24–20, ends the season as Area champion
Dawson – Montgomery game to be broadcast on TSRNSports.com
If you can't make the game Saturday you can hear an internet broadcast of the game at TSRNSports.com starting at 12:30pm.
Dawson, Montgomery could wage shootout
The Eagles have won eight of their last 10 games and are averaging 54.5 points in their first two playoff games while allowing just 10.5 points. Full story in the Pearland Journal.
Dawson (8-4) will face Montgomery (11-1) for Regional championship
The game will be played in Humble at Turner Stadium on Saturday, November 27, at 1:00pm. The Eagles will be the home team. The third-round playoff game schedule is at www.reporternewssports.com.
Dawson shreds Worthing 62-8 to advance
There really wasn't a question whether the Eagles would prevail against the out-manned Colts. It was just a matter of what the final score would be at the end of regulation. Full story at www.reporternewssports.com.
Eagles roll over Worthing 62-8
Dawson (8-4) scored touchdowns on their first six possessions – including a 28-point opening period - to jump out to an overwhelming 42-0 halftime lead. Full story in the Pearland Journal.
Dawson Wallops Worthing
Pearland Dawson exploded for 42 first-half points and went on to complete a 62-8 destruction of Worthing in a Division I, Region III-4A Area contest Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. Full story in Houston Chronicle.
Eagles will play Worthing Colts in Area round
The game will be played at Angleton at 7:00pm Friday. Dawson will be the home team.
Dawson White outs Angleton in lopsided 47-13 thumping
It was just an 'ole fashion thrashing as the Eagles outgained the Wildcats 415 to 173 total yards including holding Angleton's Mr. All-Purpose, Quandre Diggs, to only 46 yards passing and 63 yards rushing for an anemic 99 total yards and no touchdowns. Full story with photo at www.reporternewssports.com.
Dawson crushes Angleton 47-13
Pearland Dawson turned up the heat in the second half to pull away from the Angleton Wildcats for a 47-13 Class 4A, Division I bi-district win at Wildcat Stadium. Full story in the Pearland Journal.
Eagles to play the Angleton Wildcats in bidistrict playoff.
7:00pm Friday, November 12, at Angleton's Wildcat Stadium.
Manvel rallies to drop Dawson in overtime
For Dawson, the players had better remember what their coaches have been preaching since day one. Play the entire 48 minutes -- or as Yogi Berra would say, "It ain't over til it's over!" Full story with photos at www.reporternewssports.com.
Dawson falls in OT to Manvel
The loss for Dawson (6-4) did not affect its opponent in next week's bi-district playoffs. The Eagles will play Angleton at 7 p.m. Friday in Angleton. Full story in the Pearland Journal.
Dawson escapes with a win over La Marque 23-20
Both teams couldn't have played a closer game as Dawson finished with 437 total yards and La Marque had 427 yards. Both teams had 21 first downs.Read the full story, with photos, at www.reporternewssports.com.
PLAYOFF BOUND: Dawson edges La Marque 23-20 to clinch berth
Dawson turned back two red zone opportunities by La Marque in the final 20 seconds to preserve a 23-20 District 24-4A win at The Rig Friday night to wrap up a playoff berth. Full story in the Pearland Journal.
Dawson holds off La Marque 23-20
Dawson survived a frantic finish to defeat La Marque 23-20. The Eagles' win moves us into a tie for first place with Friendswood in the District 24-4A standings at 4-1. Full story in the Houston Chronicle.
The Rig is one of the area's better stadiums
Though no Galveston County team calls The Rig home, fans make a lot of trips because of district and playoff games. I've never heard any complaints, and it's always pleasant and fun, even for the visitors.
Dawson rips Ball High 59-12
With the win, Dawson continues to hold their ground for a spot in the post-season at 3-1 in league play and 5-3 overall. Full story.
Second half surge lifts Dawson to 23-13 win over Texas City
Dawson dusted off the rust from a scoreless first half and ran away with a 23-13 win over Texas City Friday night at The Rig. Read the full story in the Pearland Journal.
Dawson takes the sting out of Texas City 23-13
Not only did mistakes by Texas City determine the outcome -- but Dawson was able to get the big plays in the second half when they needed them the most including three plays of more than 40 yards each. www.reporternewssports.com has the full story.
Friendswood survives against Dawson 34-27
Reporter-News Sports online has the story.
Game Photos!
Pictures from the Nimitz, Santa Fe and Friendswood games are now posted in the Photos section.
Channel 2 Game of the Week: Dawson vs Friendswood
Tune in to Channel 2's Friday Football Frenzy show at 10:15pm Friday. More at Click2Houston.
Dawson ambushes Santa Fe in OT
This was the first overtime game for Dawson in her young history and the Eagles were certainly up to the challenge. Read the complete story, with photo, at www.reporternewssports.com.
Dawson Tops Santa Fe 18-10 in OT
Read the story at HCNOnline. See complete scores on the schedule page.
Dawson Crushes Aldine Nimitz 47-6
Dawson Rolls Over Crosby 28-0
Dawson Tumbles to Oak Ridge
Read the story at www.reporternewssports.com.
Atascocita Scrimmage Photos
Check out some of the action from the varsity scrimmage with Atascocita.
Highlight Videos of 2009 Season Available!
See highlights from all 15 games of the 2009 season, all on one DVD, available for $15 from the football coaches' office.
Dawson Reaches Semifinals in State 7 on 7 Tournament
Wins over Whitehouse, Manvel and Lamar put Dawson in the semifinal contest, where the Eagles fell to DeSoto. Read the Chronicle stories: "Dawson shows it still has talent" and Dawson Program in Good Shape, the www.ReporterNewsSports.com story, "Dawson makes deep run at 7-on-7 state tournament" and the Ultimate Pearland story, "Dawson goes deep in 7-on-7 tourney."
Axtell Receives Eagle Scout Award
Axtell was a three-year starter for the Dawson football team and helped anchor an offensive line that produced one of the top offenses in the Houston area that led to the Class 4A Region III championship and to the 4A state semifinals in 2009.
$10,000 in Scholarships Awarded by Booster Club!
$10,000 was presented to five Dawson football players from the Dawson Football Booster Club to help continue their education at the next level.
New Booster Club Officers Announced
The Booster Club page lists the new Executive Committe and Committee Chair positions.
UIL Realignment results
Angleton and Brazosport were moved out of our district, Galveston Ball was added. Our game schedule will be announced soon.
Scholarships a Long, Long Shot
Chronicle story about scholarship realities for high school student-athletes.
2009: Top 10 Sports Stories
Dawson's stellar season the No. 1 Pearland sports story of 2009.
Twelve Dawson players earn Chronicle honors
Houston Chronicle names All Greater Houston players and District 1st and 2nd teams.
County players earn 4A all-state honors
Dawson senior quarter Darian Lazard was an honorable mention pick.
Hoodies Avaliable... Order Now!
If you'd like a medium size or larger DHS hoody ($30), call or email Mira Crenshaw at 713-550-6519, dreambigwithus@sbcglobal.net, by December 23rd. Small sized hoodies ($30), beanies ($15), small, large and XL long sleeve Champions shirts ($15) and medium short-sleeved Champion shirts ($15) are in stock now.
Decals for your vehicle
Personalized decals, 6"x8" and 14"x18", are now available. Click above for more information.