Lady Oilers win big over Clear Falls!

By: Juju St. John

Pearland’s Varsity Girls Basketball(16-1) took on Clear Falls(6-12) on Friday, Dec 9th 2022 at Pearland High School. Pearland came ready to play and put up 22 points in the 1st quarter. Senior Rylee Grays, who is committed to play at North Carolina, scored 8 in the 1st quarter. In the 2nd quarter Junior La’ Niah Thornton scored two three-pointers from the corner while Pearland’s defense held the Knights to 17 points, ending the first half with a 38-17 lead. Starting off the second half Pearland scored 20 points with the help of Sophomore Eliece Perry scoring 10 of those points. The Lady Oiler defense held up strong through the 4th quarter, stifling the Knights and winning the game 64-39. Pearland continues their winning ways in hopes making a deep playoff run as district play begins against Alief Hastings (13-3) on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.