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Welcome to the BT8 Foundation
Son. Brother. Grandson. Nephew. Friend.
Teammate. Catcher. Point Guard.
Honoring Bennet Taft | #8
Over 65 teams participated in the 2025 Bennet Classic Wiffle Ball Tournament. Teams from all over the state came to play a day's worth of wiffle ball and honored Bennet in the best way possible -- with tons of smiles, laughter, and good ball games.
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About the
BT8 Foundation
Dedicated to honoring Bennet Taft's legacy through community engagement and fundraising events, the BT8 Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to make a positive impact in our community.
Fly high #8.
30+
50+
wiffle ball teams competed in 2023
coats donated to the local senior living center
$5,000
scholarship awarded annually to a LPHS student-athlete
100+
pounds of items donated to the Itasca Food Pantry
60+
wiffle ball teams competed in 2024
$30,000+
dollars raised towards the foundation since 2023
Congratulations Chris Ray!
2025 Bennet Taft Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The BT8 Foundation was honored to present Lake Park High School senior and Longshot Baseball catcher Chris Ray with the second annual Bennet Taft Memorial Scholarship on May 20th.
Click here to learn more about the scholarship.
