Firecrackers
Firecrackers knock off Jersey Cardinals and TeamXpress at US Junior Nationals
16u finishes 3-2 in Platinum Division of USJN, tied for second in pool play
After late games Thursday (4:00 PM and 9:00 PM), in which the Firecrackers fell short twice yesterday, the Mainers had a gut check moment at… Continue reading
Firecrackers slip to 1-2 in Platinum Division of US Junior Nationals
16u back in action early Friday morning, playing third game in under 18 hoursGame two of US Jr Nationals Platinum Division pitted the Firecrackers against the loaded Toronto Matrix Elite in front of over 60 college coaches (including Penn… Continue reading
Firecrackers knock off Patriot Primetime, 52-43, in DC
Balanced effort moves team to 1-0 in Platinum Division at Junior National
With the outside temperature extremely humid and in the mid 90’s, the 16u Maine Firecrackers took to the air conditioned courts in the basement of the Washington Convention… Continue reading
Schedule set for 17u US Junior Nationals in Washington, DC
Firecrackers moved up two divisions after winning Silver championship in 2014
For the Maine Firecrackers, repeating their championship performance at the 2014 US Junior Nationals won’t be an easy task. Based on previous success the 2015 team has been… Continue reading
Maine Firecrackers win AAU national title
Messalonskee guard Ally Turner helps team go 7-0 in Division II tournament
The Maine Firecrackers didn’t have much time to celebrate their AAU 14U Division II national title together in Orlando, Fla., on Monday. A few team pictures and then… Continue reading
National Champs! Firecrackers beat Pumas, 49-39, for third AAU title
14u runs off seven straight wins to repeat Division II championship performance of 2014
From 14u Coach Don Briggs:
We played this game at 10:40am … It was over at 11:45am. A few pictures, and families disperse to the… Continue reading
One to go: Firecrackers knock off Carolina Flight to earn a title shot
14u looking to repeat national championship performance of 2014 team
The 14u Firecrackers defeated Carolina Flight, 52-44, on Sunday afternoon to earn a trip to the AAU National Championship game for a second consecutive year.
Mackenzie Holmes (Gorham) led the… Continue reading
14u Firecrackers roll into final four at AAU National Championship
Semifinal against Carolina Flight (NC) to be played this afternoon at 4 PM
The Maine Firecrackers stepped on the gas early in the second half on Sunday and knocked off the Tennessee Rage, 41-15, to move into the final four… Continue reading
Firecrackers win 51-25, move to second round at AAU nationals
14u to face Tennessee Rage on Sunday at noon for spot in semifinals
The Maine Firecrackers continued their winning ways in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday afternoon by defeating Sweet Rebound, 51-25. With the win, the 14u squad moves into the… Continue reading
14u advances to AAU championship bracket with 61-25 win
Firecrackers lock up first place in Pool B and open bracket play on Saturday
The Firecrackers closed out pool play on Friday afternoon by defeating Wolves Elite (OH), 61-25, at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports. With the win, and a… Continue reading