Wednesday, July 29, 2009

AAU Nationals Update: 17U Firebirds

The NKY Firebirds are 2-0 in pool play.

They beat St Paul's USBC, out of Niagara District, 76-73 and they beat Tampa Bay Warriors, out of Florida, 50-38.

They have already secured themselves a spot in the championship bracket, but if they beat Tangi Select (Louisiana) today at 3:35, they'll receive a first round bye.

The Firebirds consists of the following NKY players:

6'5 Ricardo Johnson- Holmes
6'5 Jeremiah Johnson- Holmes
6'1 Conner Crowley (jr)- Highlands
6'4 Cory Dill- Highlands
6'1 Steven Gordon- Highlands
5'8 Zach Lother- Highlands
6'2 Cody Collins- Newport
6'4 Casey Mcdaniel- Newport
6'6 Jack Stewart -Highlands (JR)

Here is a link to follow the Shiningstar Sports teams as well.

Update: Kentucky Firebirds won their pool this afternoon with a 44-42 win over Tangi Select out of So. Louisiana.

They play again tomorrow at 3:35 against either Team Tampa or St. Paul Tornadoes, both out of Florida. Both teams finished second in pool play. The winner will advance to the quarters of that bracket.

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