Jon Poorman

Houston

High School Sports Coordinator, Editor and Lead Writer at Houston Chronicle

Covering high school sports and more for @HoustonChron » @KansasCity native » @MissouriState grad » #GirlDad x 2 » Story ideas: [email protected]

Articles

UIL state baseball championships schedule: 4 Houston-area teams play for titles

6 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Tomball will try to repeat as Class 6A Division II state champions in an all-Houston final against Kingwood on Saturday in Round Rock. Kirk Sides/Houston ChronicleSchedule for the 2025 UIL baseball state championships. All games played at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. ThursdayClass 2A Division IIOverton (31-8) vs. Collinsville (31-4), 9 a.m.Article continues below this adClass 2A Division INew Home (30-5-1) vs. Centerville (28-6-1), noonClass 3A Division IIWall (30-6) vs.
Live updates: Clear Springs aims for first state title against Waco Midway

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Clear Springs is set to battle Waco Midway for the UIL Class 6A Division I softball state championship. Game time is set for 4 p.m. at Red and Charline McCombs Field at the University of Texas in Austin. The Chargers (27-7) are the first Clear Creek ISD softball team to ever compete in the softball state championship game. Midway (31-3), meanwhile is looking for redemption after losing to Weslaco in the 6A title game a year ago. The Pantherettes are seeking the program's third state title.
Kingwood battles Forney for UIL softball state champions

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Jon Poorman is the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle. He can be reached at [email protected]. Poorman has been the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle since 2021. He serves as the lead writer, web producer and social media manager for the publication’s high school sports operation. Poorman has been working in the Houston area since 2013.
Live updates: Barbers Hill battles Melissa for UIL softball state title

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Jon Poorman is the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle. He can be reached at [email protected]. Poorman has been the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle since 2021. He serves as the lead writer, web producer and social media manager for the publication’s high school sports operation. Poorman has been working in the Houston area since 2013.
Live updates: Lake Creek battles Hallsville for UIL softball state championship

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Jon Poorman is the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle. He can be reached at [email protected]. Poorman has been the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle since 2021. He serves as the lead writer, web producer and social media manager for the publication’s high school sports operation. Poorman has been working in the Houston area since 2013.
Lake Creek softball program aims for perfect season and third state title

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Lake Creek softball coach Candyce Carter has been busy this week. Between game planning, scheduling practices amidst rainy weather and handling a bunch of other logistical tasks, her hours have filled up in a hurry. But Carter wouldn’t have it any other way. When the last days of May roll around, there aren’t many high school softball teams still playing in the state of Texas. Carter is one of 22 head coaches who get one more chance to share the dugout with their girls.
Two C.E. King basketball coaches punished for recruiting violations by UIL

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Two C.E. King boys basketball coaches were suspended by the University Interscholastic League for violations of the organization's recruiting rules, the state executive committee ruled on Wednesday. Former assistant coach Zion Fitzpatrick, who is no longer employed by Sheldon ISD, was suspended three years and given a public reprimand for sending texts to a Houston ISD student-athlete with the intent to recruit.
UIL softball state championships: Breaking down the Houston-area matchups

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Four Houston-area teams will be competing at the UIL softball state championships at Red and Charline McCombs Field at the University of Texas in Austin on Friday and Saturday. Here’s a look at each of the matchups:Class 6A Division IWhen: 4 p.m. SaturdayArticle continues below this adBreakdown: Clear Springs is playing in its first state championship game. The Chargers are the first Clear Creek ISD softball team to reach a state title game.
Houston high school baseball playoffs: Schedule for the UIL state semifinals

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Jon Poorman is the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle. He can be reached at [email protected]. Poorman has been the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle since 2021. He serves as the lead writer, web producer and social media manager for the publication’s high school sports operation. Poorman has been working in the Houston area since 2013.
Texas high school softball: Schedule for the UIL state championships

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jon Poorman

Schedule for the UIL softball state championships. All games played at Red and Charline McCombs Field at the University of Texas in Austin. Thursday, May 29Class 2A Division IIShiner (30-5) vs. Sundown (34-6), 10 a.m.Article continues below this adClass 2A Division IRiesel (29-4-1) vs. Ganado (32-5-1), 1 p.m.Class 3A Division IICoahoma (34-1) vs. Lexington (26-8), 4 p.m.Class 3A Division IWhitesboro (26-11) vs. Grandview (33-3), 7 p.m.Friday, May 30Class 4A Division IIAubrey (33-3) vs.