Houston Private School Classic 'excited to add even more teams and even expand to another site' for 2021 event

The Houston Private School Classic will soon return for a second year of competition.

The event will feature top talent from the City of Houston competing on campus at Second Baptist School in late December.

Click 2 Houston reports that the tournament will return with an expanded field headlined by last year's champions Antonian Prep and runner-ups Concordia Lutheran.

"Last year we were thrilled with the success of the tournament, but we were certainly limited in terms of who could come and the size of the tournament due to the pandemic. However, we are excited to add even more teams and even expand to another site over at St. Francis Episcopal. We are blessed to be able to have even more coaches and athletes experience the Houston Private School Classic," Mike Walker, Second Baptist School athletic director, told Click 2 Houston.

Expected to also compete are Grace Academy, Arlington Oakridge, Dallas McKinney Christian, St. Thomas Catholic, Second Baptist School, Wheatley HS, Spring Woods HS, Lutheran South, Cypress Christian, Homeschool Christian Youth Association, St. Pius X, St. John's, Fort Bend Christian Academy, St. Thomas Episcopal, Prep Student Athlete Training Academy, Village School, Northland Christian, Beaumont Kelly, St. Francis Episcopal, Frassati Catholic and The John Cooper School.

"My prayer is that visiting teams really enjoy time together competing against top-level talent right here in the City of Houston," Walker said. "I also hope they experience a tournament that is run with excellence and a high priority on hospitality and service. I hope each team has a lot of fun, while also learning some things about themselves that carry them through the rest of the season."

For 2021, Houston Private School Classic is adding a junior varsity slate of games.

"JV is on a smaller scale, but it gives our JV kids a chance to play," Walker said. "It also brings even more schools to campus."

Second Baptist School athletics is committed to providing an environment of competition, cooperation and teamwork for students.

"Second Baptist School is blessed to have the space and support provided by Second Baptist Church. The work behind the scenes will be done by the men's basketball coaching staff, the athletic office here at SBS and over at St. Francis and our very talented communications office here at SBS," Walker said. "The event, however, is only made possible by the many volunteers and event workers that show up and serve our teams in many different ways. The SBS community is very close and large events like this really showcase all the best parts about this place."