Firecrackers
Mary Butler tallies 8 points and 8 rebounds in Brown win
Former Firecracker playing big role in 6-1 start for Ivy League’s Bears
Brown University Press Release
Mary Butler (Bangor) notched early career highs in both points and rebounds on Tuesday, in Brown University’s 67-63 win over the University of… Continue reading
10 Firecrackers named to Hoops 8 all-state preseason teams
Willerson and Esposito honored to all-state first team
Jess Willerson (McAuley) and Emily Esposito (Gorham) headlined a list of 10 Maine Firecrackers selected to WMTW Hoops 8 all-state preseason teams, both being named to the first… Continue reading
Firecracker standouts make Division I commitments official
Clement and Willerson sign with New Hampshire and Cornell, respectively
Michael Hoffer, The Forecaster
McAuley’s powerhouse girls’ basketball program has long produced excellence in abundance and Tuesday afternoon in the gymnasium which has seen so much glory over the years,… Continue reading
Teammates face each other in annual pre-season all-star game
Firecrackers compete in MBR event on weekend prior to high school season opening
More than a dozen Maine Firecrackers participated in the 15th Annual MBR All-Star Weekend at Central Maine Community College on Saturday.
Pictured, left to right, are 9th… Continue reading
Firecrackers shine in college basketball season debut
Early weekend results show that former teammates are ready for NCAA action
Several former Maine Firecrackers made their season debut in college basketball on Friday and Saturday, many logging big minutes in only their freshman and sophomore campaigns.
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Jess Willerson pledges to Cornell women’s basketball
6’1 McAuley senior standout will play in the Ivy League next season
On the same day fellow Firecrackers Sierra Tapley (Maine) and Kelsey Shaw (Stonehill) signed their national letters of intent, Jess Willerson made her college… Continue reading
Firecrackers duo Shaw, Tapley, make college choices official
Mt. Desert Island teammates sign NCAA national letters of intent to Stonehill and Maine
Firecrackers Kelsey Shaw and Sierra Tapley made it official Wednesday afternoon, signing their NCAA national letters of intent at Mt. Desert Island… Continue reading
Firecrackers wrap up successful fall season in Dirigo League
Teams prepare for school basketball season by participating in fall league
Three Firecracker teams recently wrapped up a successful fall season in the Dirigo League, which featured weekend games against older competition.
“We had a productive fall,” said coach… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
Sophomore Clement the likely starting point guard for Red Fox
Optimism high for Marist basketball team in transition
Stephen Haynes, Poughkeepsie Journal
Eileen Van Horn bolted out of a store in the mall, screaming giddily as she ran toward her friends. After hearing the news Van Horn had to deliver,… Continue reading