Firecrackers
14u off to 2-0 start at AAU National Championships in Orlando
Mackenzie Holmes gets the Firecrackers started with 27 points and 14 rebounds in Game 1
The 14u Firecrackers are 2-0 in pool play at the AAU National Championships in Orlando, FL, after a couple of decisive wins on… Continue reading
16u Firecrackers finish 12th at Blue Chip Invitational
A two-week break awaits as team preps for US Jr Nationals
The 16u Firecrackers completed their Pennsylvania journey today and headed back to Vacationland after a 12th place finish in the Platinum II Division (128 teams total) of the… Continue reading
Firecrackers fall to NJ Panthers in Game 5 on buzzer beater
Esposito leads scoring effort despite being hampered by a sore ankle
After mounting a furious comeback in the final minute of game 5 capped by a long 3 from cold blooded Sierra Tapley to put the game into OT, the… Continue reading
16u Firecrackers bounce back with big win at Blue Chip
Willerson turns in 11 points and 7 rebounds in winning effort
After a tough loss in the bracket final four Monday evening dropping the Firecrackers to 2-1, the Maine girls had a 6:30 wake up call for their match up… Continue reading
14u ready to open play at AAU National Championships in Orlando
Firecrackers looking to repeat national title performance from 2014 team
The 14u Firecrackers will open the AAU National Championship tournament, in pool play, on Thursday, July 9. Teams will be seeded for bracket play, which begins on Saturday, July 11.… Continue reading
14u Firecrackers assist at Ronald McDonald House in Portland
Southern Maine location provides housing to the families of critically ill children
Members of the 14u Firecrackers recently prepared and served dinner to several families at the Portland Ronald McDonald House, one of several community service projects performed… Continue reading
Uncharacteristic shooting hurts 16u in 42-33 loss
Future Black Bear, Tapley leads the Firecrackers with 11 pointsAfter shooting over 65% in game one and 55% in game two, the 16u Firecrackers struggled mightily to make shots in game three and fell 42-33 to the PA Running… Continue reading
16u moves to 2-0 at Blue Chip 3 Stripe Invitational
Win moves Firecrackers to final four of their 16-team bracket
The 16u Maine Firecrackers quickly found themselves in a bad place in their second game at the Blue Chip USA Invitational in Manheim PA, down 7-0 to the storied… Continue reading
16u rides defense to Game 1 victory in Amish country
Wajer and Shaw push Firecrackers into winner’s bracket at Blue Chip Invitational
The 16u Firecrackers were contrarian in their travel patterns over the Fourth of July weekend as they headed Southwest from the Atlantic to Amish country in PA. Passing… Continue reading
16u opens July at Blue Chip 3 Stripe USA Invitational
NCAA sanctioned event boasts 300 teams under one roof
The 16u National Team-Clement will make there way to Pennsylvania, July 5-7, to compete in the Blue Chip 3 Stripe USA Invitational, an event touted as the largest girl’s tournament… Continue reading