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The PYRO may not be an Elite team yet based on what is considered Elite really begining at ages15-17. They are as Elite as any team their age in Tennessee. They have traveled all over the south and east part of the country this summer and have beaten some of the best teams in the country. They are currently playing in Myrtle Beach and have traveled from Louisville to Charleston. With numerous out of state stops in between. They did finish second at the 14u State tournament with their only loses coming to the Memphis Y and Memphis War Eagles with a win over the Tennessee Travelers. This same team last year finished in top 4 at state for 13u and did well at nationals. They will not be attending nationals this year because most of the team will be with their high school football team in august. They are playing in the USBA nationals this weekend in Myrtle Beach and have advanced to the final four. Although this isn't the true nationals they're some very good teams with the Charlotte Royals having one of the best 14u players in the country. They have played a couple of "little tournys" but have played alot more big ones. I'm unsure what is considered an Elite team for 14u. I do hate the Pyro didn't play in the Boo Williams. i would guess the Elite programs are the Memphis Y(Pump in Run), Team Nashville and Tennessee Travelers. I'm really unsure what is Elite. The Pyro are the best 14u team in East Tennessee and a top 4 team in Tennessee. Thats pretty good! Will all these kids stay together who knows I'm sure an Elite program like the travelers will take a couple of these kids and they will leave. The Nike Shoe circuit is the place to be recruited. Colleges will tell you that 98% of recruiting at the big schools come from these circuits. You will see the Pyro in Adidas stuff next year playing several of it's tournaments. The big thing with the Pyro is football. Rian Hall and Cam are studs. Cam had two dunks today. Not bad for a rising freshman. He will be the next big time recruit for football in East Tennessee.