Jon Poorman
High School Sports Coordinator, Editor and Lead Writer at Houston Chronicle
Covering high school sports and more for @HoustonChron » @KansasCity born and raised » @MissouriState grad » #GirlDad x 2 » [email protected]
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2 weeks ago |
tylerpaper.com | Jon Poorman
AUSTIN — Water polo is now a fully sanctioned high school sport in the state of Texas. The University Interscholastic League legislative council voted to remove the "pilot program" label from the organization's newest sport, which held its first season in 2022 and has continued to see sustained success and growth since then. Water polo has been particularly fruitful for Houston-area schools.
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2 weeks ago |
houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman
The UIL legislative council removed the "pilot program" label from water polo after three seasons. UILWater polo is now a fully sanctioned sport in the state of Texas. The University Interscholastic League legislative council voted to remove the “pilot program” label from the organization’s newest sport, which held its first season in 2022 and has continued to see sustained success and growth since then. Water polo has been particularly fruitful for Houston-area schools.
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2 weeks ago |
houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman
Atascocita will battle Waco Midway for the Class 6A Division I state championshipKirk Sides/Houston ChronicleAtascocita is set to battle Waco Midway for the UIL Class 6A Division I baseball state championship at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Atascocita (32-12-2) is seeking the program's first state championship. Midway (32-8), meanwhile, is aiming for its first title since 2003. Follow along for live inning-by-inning updates throughout the game. Here is a closer look at the matchup.
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2 weeks ago |
houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman
Tomball will try to repeat as state champion after winning the 6A title a year ago. Kirk Sides/Houston ChronicleTomball and Kingwood will battle for the UIL Class 6A Division II baseball state championship in an all-Houston matchup at noon on Saturday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Tomball (34-6-1) is the reigning 6A champion after claiming the program's second title a year ago. Kingwood (38-4), meanwhile, is seeking the first title for its program since 2005.
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3 weeks ago |
houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman
Kingwood Park will battle Grapevine for the Class 5A Division II state championship. Jason Fochtman/Staff photographerKingwood Park will battle Grapevine for the UIL Class 5A Division II baseball state championship. Game time is set for 4 p.m. Friday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Kingwood Park (34-9-1) is seeking its first state title after coming up short in the semifinals in 2018.
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Very cool experience for @KWoodBaseball and @KingwoodSB, which made their school one of just 10 in UIL history to win state titles in both sports in the same year. ⚾️ Kingwood baseball: https://t.co/Uzn6VxhTHZ 🥎 Kingwood softball: https://t.co/TbZKSYW7vX
State Champs in the house! Excited to have @KWoodBaseball and @KingwoodSB in attendance tonight to show off their new hardware. https://t.co/ROLbCz0ZNf
🚨 STAT OF THE DAY: 8,320: The career rushing yards for former Lamar Consolidated star Jacquizz Rodgers (2004-07), which ranks second in Houston high school football history behind Sugar Land’s Kenneth Hall (11,232). #txhsfb @LCHS_Mustangs @lcisdathletics 📸 : Chris Carson, https://t.co/MIGWhLWINk
RT @HoustonChronHS: 🚨 Several topics were discussed at Wednesday's UIL legislative council meeting. - Water polo no longer a "pilot progra…