Firecrackers face Full Package Athletics, of Chicago, on Tuesday morning

The 8th-grade Maine Firecrackers moved to 4-0, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the AAU National Championships, after winning an 8 AM showdown with Team Providence (RI). “Shirtless”… Continue reading →

Championship bracket begins Monday, Firecrackers face Team Providence in first round

With the final game of pool play and only contest of the day for the Firecrackers, tipping off at 5:55 PM at ESPN’s Wide World of… Continue reading →

Final game of pool play against Avalon (FL) at 5:55 PM Sunday

After registration, a mobbed dance party, loads of pasta, and opening ceremonies Thursday, the Maine Firecrackers had an early wake up call from House Warden Lori Hamilton for… Continue reading →

Firecrackers close out a great week in Atlanta by earning Suwanee TOC crown

The 16U Maine Firecrackers proved why they are considered one of the top programs in the Northeast, and maybe the East Coast, as they closed out an… Continue reading →

First game of pool play is Saturday, at ESPN Wide World of Sports

The 8th-grade Maine Firecrackers are headed to Disney World this weekend, but not for the theme parks. No, the team is headed to the AAU Division II… Continue reading →

Hart’s defense key to Firecrackers victory for second consecutive game

There was a buzz courtside as the 16U Maine Firecrackers and the Lady Pumas, of Louisiana, went through warm ups for a quarter-final match-up at the Tournament… Continue reading →

16U and 15U play in quarter-final games in Suwanee, GA, on Thursday afternoon

In basketball, coaches often break the game into quarters. This game was a classic case of teams dominating play at different times. However, in the end it’s… Continue reading →

16U will play in the 17U National A Division, open against WV Infinity

The 16U and 15U Maine Firecrackers open play in the Atlanta-area, at the Suwanee Tournament of Champions, on Tuesday. This is the third stop in the ASGR… Continue reading →

Preble Street programs meet the needs of 500 hungry and homeless people everyday

The seventh-grade Maine Firecrackers came together on Monday, June 20th, to donate clothing and snacks to Preble Street in Portland. The mission of… Continue reading →

Boothbay native is the fifth player on current 16U roster to be offered a scholarship

Maine Firecracker and Boothbay Regional HS standout Faith Blethen had a great week.  She attended two elite basketball camps and was rewarded with NCAA… Continue reading →