One to go: Firecrackers knock off Carolina Flight to earn a title shot

Published July 12, 2015 | By Firecrackers

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 Firecrackers in the scoring column, with 18 points. Alex Hart (Thornton) added 9, while Faith Blethen (Boothbay) totaled 8.

The Firecrackers will face the Playmaker Academy Pumas on Court 4 at HP Fieldhouse on Monday morning at 10:40 in the AAU National Championship game. The PUMAS advanced to the championship game by defeating the Southern Starz (AL), 77-63, in the semifinals.

The Pumas are an AAU program based in Dutchess County, NY, approximately one hour north of New York City.

More to follow.