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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
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
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
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
After 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