Firecrackers are champs of Taylor Tip-Off, Flaherty repeat MVP

7th and 8th grade teams shine during a record year of fundraising for Taylor Memorial Fund

Portland’s Aisling Flaherty, of the 8th grade Maine Firecrackers, was named MVP of the 7th Annual Taylor Tip-Off on Sunday. Flaherty singlehandedly raised $1,995 in support of the Taylor Memorial Fund, a foundation that benefits children across Maine who have lost their parents to domestic violence.

Flaherty led an 8th grade team that raised $4,020 and was named tournament champions during a record year of generosity for the Taylor Tip-Off. In total $31,000 was donated.

The 7th grade Firecrackers finished 3rd in the standings, donating an impressive $1,695. Gorham’s Anneka Bryant was named tournament All-Star, leading her team by raising $425.

In total, the Maine Firecrackers raised $5,715 for the Taylor Memorial Fund.

Please visit the Taylor Tip-Off web-site to learn more.

This fund raising event allows players, coaches, officials, parents and fans to enjoy competitive basketball while supporting young, innocent victims of domestic violence. The champions of this tournament are not necessarily the best basketball players with the most points scored, the best jump shot, or the toughest defense. The champions of the Taylor Tip-Off are the teams raising the most money for the Taylor Memorial Fund, supporting young victims of domestic violence.