Ted Dunnam

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Sports Writer at Houston Chronicle

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Pasadena ISD to name stadium press box in honor of Robert Avery

Jun 17, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Robert AveryKirk Sides/Staff PhotographerRobert Avery, longtime Pasadena Citizen sports editor, who passed away earlier this year, will have the press box at Pasadena Veterans Memorial Stadium named in his honor. During the most recent school board meeting of the Pasadena Independent School District, a recommendation was approved by the board to name the press box after Avery, who covered many events at the stadium in the past 32 years.
Clear Falls names Katy Cave as new softball coach

Jun 13, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Katy Cave has been named the new softball coach at Clear Falls. Courtesy of Katy CaveKaty Cave, who led Clear Brook to the playoffs in her only two years as head softball coach at the school, has accepted the same position at Clear Falls High School. Cave immediately reversed the fortunes at Clear Brook, where the Lady Wolverines posted records of 3-18 and 6-15 the two previous seasons.
Clear Springs names Chante Jefferson as new girls basketball coach

Jun 12, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Chante Jefferson, who graduated from St. Thomas University and coached in the Katy Independent School District, has been hired as the Clear Springs head girls basketball coach. Clear Springs AthleticsChante Jefferson, who played four years of basketball for the University of St. Thomas, has been hired as the Clear Springs girls basketball coach.
Clear Falls' Landon Vessel throws 7 touchdowns in Bayou Bowl

Jun 8, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Clear Falls’ Landon Vessel (3) rolls out to pass in the first half against Lamar at Challenger Columbia Stadium, Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023 in Webster. Kirk Sides/Staff photographerMONT BELVIEU — Any rust Clear Falls quarterback Landon Vessel may have brought into the 21st Bayou Bowl on Saturday night certainly wasn’t visible to even the keenest observer.
Memorial's Michelle Li is AGH Girls Tennis Player of the Year

Jun 8, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Memorial's Michelle Li is this year's All-Greater Houston Girls Tennis Player of the Year.
Dobie alumnus eager to kick off season in new role as head coach

Jun 6, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

The new head football coach at Dobie, Danny Fitzmorris has coached and played in Europe in addition to several coaching stops in Texas. Photo courtesy Pasadena ISDEight days into his job as the head football coach at Dobie High School, Danny Fitzmorris is finding there aren’t enough hours in the day. “No, but I’ve never had so much fun in my life,” Fitzmorris said.
Pearland baseball heads to state semifinals full of aces and options

Jun 5, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Pearland's Jaden Barfield, an Oklahoma signee, has posted a 10-2 record this year for the Oilers. Jon Shapley/Staff photographerIt’s apparent that clutch hitting and defensive gems, especially in series finales, have helped propel the Pearland baseball team to the Class 6A state tournament. When it’s all said and done, though, the Oilers’ march to Round Rock has rested on its bread and butter — an unwavering pitching staff.
Mackenzie Collins

Jun 2, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Athlete of the Year: Mackenzie Collins, Jr., Shadow CreekCoach of the Year: Rachel Easley, Iowa ColonyEasley guided Iowa Colony to the Class 4A state championship, the first for the Alvin ISD school that opened in 2022. The Pioneers finished with 58 points, beating out Paris in the standings by two. Iowa Colony scored points in all three relays, and the gold medal won by Arius Williams, Adrianna Murry, Bailee Wilturner and Ashtyn Lewis in the 4x400 secured the win.
Pearland Oilers baseball advances to state tournament

Jun 1, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Pearland starting pitcher Nico Partida, right, embraces catcher Isaiah Castaneda reacts after striking out Cy-Fair's Bo Caraway for the final out of the seventh inning to take a 5-1 win in Game 3 during a Region III-6A championship series at Constellation Field, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Houston. Pearland advanced to next week’s UIL State Baseball Tournament.
Liberty's perennial softball powerhouse craves redemptive title

May 29, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Ted Dunnam

Motivated by Liberty's loss in last year's Class 4A championship game, junior pitcher Brookelyn Taylor brings a 26-2 record into Thursday's UIL state tournament semifinal against Canton. Jason Fochtman/Staff photographerSenior catcher Hollie Thomas has hit 17 of Liberty's 77 home runs this season.