The Sportsengine Tourney APP is used for the McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament. You can use the APP to see all schedules, scores, brackets and also select specific teams to follow and receive text or email notifications on their progress.
To view the schedule from your phone and sign up for push notifications:
• Download the mobile app from the App Store or the Play Store.
• Search for our McDonald’s Texas Invitational Tournament 2025.
Watch any game LIVE through our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@PasadenaISDAthletics
WELCOME TO PASADENA, TEXAS
HOME OF THE MCDONALD’S TEXAS INVITATIONAL
Welcome to the 2025 McDonald’s Texas Invitational, the tournament where 80 teams will vie for championship trophies. We will again have 48 teams in the boys’ division and 32 teams in the girls’ division. This event has grown to be one of the largest high school tournaments in the nation where “The Road to State Starts Here” each year. Many of the state champion teams of the past have started their season at this tournament.
TOURNAMENT LEADERSHIP
We have so many citizens who have a passion for this tournament and who devote hundreds of hours of volunteer time to ensure its success. The leadership is provided by our tournament steering committee composed of 45 of the most dedicated area citizens who are committed to supporting the youth of our community.
VOLUNTEERS
Every year our 400 volunteers join with the tournament leadership to perform the many tasks from selling tickets, to hosting teams, working in the hospitality rooms, donating food and refreshments and being available to assist our guests and visitors. You will see them in the black shirts with the tournament logo. Let them know you appreciate what they are doing.
EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS BENEFIT FROM TOURNAMENT PROCEEDS
All of the profits from this tournament are donated each year to the PISD and DPISD Education Foundations. These funds are used for grants to assist teachers and students in the classroom. Studies each year indicate that the tournament has a significant economic impact on our entire area.
APPRECIATION TO OUR MANY SPONSORS
McDonald’s and the many area businesses provide the financial support needed each year. The event would not be possible without their support. The generous support they provide is very much appreciated and we encourage you to visit these businesses that support the tournament.
THANK YOU
There will be nearly 200 games played at 10 venues. Please check out the program for game times and game sites.
You may also visit the tournament website at www.texasinvitational.com for additional information. Thank you for attending and enjoy the games and your visit to our community.
Thomas Schoenbein Mayor
November 20, 2025
As Mayor of Pasadena, it is my honor to welcome you to the 2025 McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament.
Now in its 22nd year, this outstanding event brings together 48 boys’ teams and 32 girls’ basketball teams for exciting competition and sportsmanship. Each year, the tournament continues to grow thanks to the dedication of our athletes, coaches, families, staff, and our community.
Thank you to the Steering Committee for their tireless work throughout the year to make this event a success. I also want to thank the many volunteers from local businesses, area schools, and the community who make this tournament possible. Your commitment and teamwork truly embody the spirit of Pasadena.
The McDonald’s Invitational Basketball Tournament is more than just a basketball tournament—it is an investment in our future. Proceeds are donated to the Pasadena ISD and Deer Park ISD Educational Foundation to further support teachers in the classroom. To date, the tournament has contributed over $3.7 million to our schools, with hopes of reaching the $4 million mark this year.
Once again, welcome to Pasadena and to this premier tournament of champions. We wish all participants an exciting, memorable, and safe experience.
Best wishes,
Thomas Schoenbein Mayor of Pasadena
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WELCOME TO THE MCDONALD’S TEXAS INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The 22nd Annual McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament may well be the state’s best showcase of athletic talent short of the state tournament in Austin. We see these incredible student athletes compete a high level every year.
However, the MTI is also a catalyst for positive change in our schools and community. Every sponsor, every ticket sold and every cheer from the stands helps empower educators in our community to inspire creativity and achievement in the classroom. This tournament invests in the success of our participating student athletes and thousands of others in the classroom. We thank you for the part you play as a sponsor and a fan.
Since its inception in 2003, more than $3.7 million has been raised to support our students. By the time we complete the tournament this year, we should be right at that $4 million mark. That’s what it’s all about… making a difference in the lives of our children and young people.
Once again, we’ve gathered some of the elite high school basketball talent in Texas to compete against one another in this year’s edition of the MTI scheduled for Nov. 20-22. Years ago, we adopted the slogan, “The Road to State Starts Here,” because so many of the teams playing in our tournament find their way into the state basketball tournament at the end of the season. This year’s competition promises to be stellar once again.
More than 300 community volunteers work hard to ensure that our tournament goes off without a hitch. We absolutely want you to have a great time in our community. The leaders of our tournament steering committee and our community take great pride in supporting our youth, not just in our town, but across Texas. I am deeply appreciative of the work they do in preparation for our tournament.
None of that work would be possible without the financial support of more than 140 businesses and individuals who sponsor this event. You’ll see their names scattered around our gyms and in our materials. Led by McDonald’s, our Title Sponsor, corporations and individuals renew their support for the tournament because they know the value of a well-educated work force. They understand the goal of our tournament is to benefit our students.
Scroll through our website at www.texasinvitational.com for game times, locations and additional information about the tournament. Download our tournament app called Sports Engine Tourney (Tourney Machine). It will give you constant updates on the final scores of each game.
It is our hope that you enjoy as many of the 195 games that will be played in the MTI. Cheer the student athletes who pour their heart into every second of every game. I know they feed off the energy you bring to the tournament. It’s my hope these games stir your competitive nature as much as they do mine.
Thank you for being a part of something special.
Kirk Lewis
2025 Tournament Chair
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Pasadena Independent School District
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Welcome to the 22nd Annual McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament!
The McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament is one of Texas’ premier high school basketball tournaments and serves as a significant fundraiser for the Pasadena and the Deer Park ISD Education Foundations. The proceeds from this tournament support the academic achievement of over 49,000 students in Pasadena and over 12,000 students in Deer Park through innovative learning opportunities for our students. Since its inception in 2003, the tournament has raised over $3 million for our schools. Your attendance, support and sponsorships make it all possible.
The McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament guarantees you will see exciting basketball, talented teams, and elite athletes from all across Texas. While you are here, you will be introduced to our outstanding school districts and our amazing cities. You will meet some of the most hospitable volunteers who exemplify why the Pasadena/Deer Park area is a special place to live, work, and learn. The fantastic business and community support adds to the enjoyment because we could not pull off such an extraordinary event without their assistance.
On behalf of the students and staff of the Pasadena and Deer Park school districts, thank you for joining us for this annual event. While you are here, cheer loudly and proudly for your team, watch some great basketball, and enjoy your time in our communities!
Dr. Toni Lopez Superintendent of Schools
Pasadena ISD
POOL PLAY - FRIDAY, NOV. 21 - TEXAS INVITATIONAL
PLAYERS TO WATCH
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JAdam
Maleek Simeus
Jalon
Wesley
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OTHER PLAYERS TO WATCH
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