Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 17, e-edition of the Taylor Press. Read the e-edition for the full stories and more. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.
TOURNAMENT RAISES FUNDS AND COMPETITION LEVEL
Highlighted by close games and buzzard beaters, the 11th annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament delivered in more ways than one.
Held Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14 at Taylor High School, the event featured 30 teams across four divisions.
According to Tournament Director Jason Hennington, the event raised roughly $2,500 over the weekend, and over $2,000 in prizes were awarded or raffled off. A scholarship will be awarded to a male and female basketball player in May 2025, and a donation will be made this summer to the Welfare Workers Club of Taylor.
In the youngest division, the Tune Squad, consisting of Jeriah Huff, Jackson Huntly and Rex Venza took first place.
In the 15-17 year old division, the championship went to Taylor Made, made up of Jerimiah Rodriguez, Aiden Craft, Christan Sanders and Sam Ward.
In the 18 and older division, the clock was turned off and the game was to 21 between the Knightz, John Foster, Eric Garza, Tavarski Wardlowand Christopher Bamera, won the championship 21-18 over Splashstrop.
The Shining Stars also played their championship game, and all six players received rings.
