We all played as a team," Pickens said. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, BASEBALL: West Iredell, Henderson debut with a win, WATCH NOW: Lake Norman rolls against Independence, advances to regional semifinals, Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years, WATCH NOW: Unbeaten Lake Norman rallies past North Meck, advances to regional championship, ROUNDUP: Moss throws perfect game in N. Iredell opener, Wake Forest moves on in ACC Women's Tournament with win over Virginia, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). Faith Carrigan got the shutout victory in the pitchers circle. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. News About Brown Advising & Academic Support Annual Report Brown Title IX Website Business Office Central Communications Compliance Corporate Partners Diversity & Inclusion Emergency Action Plan . A comebacker and two foul outs later, the Black Hawks could breathe easy. Pickens issued a leadoff walk to start the second inning and advanced the runner to third with a pair of wild pitches, but struck out the next three Cougars (15-3, 10-2 Northwestern) to end the frame. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "But I knew I wanted to take my time and get a good understanding of the school I wanted to go to. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. 62 years as a barber in Hickory: Clemons shares advice he received, love of pintos and cabbage, Hickory man sentenced to 50 years on child pornography charges, Granite Falls driver headed to NHRA Gatornationals, Catawba County Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in robbery of Newton convenience store, Startown Elementary, Maiden Middle win state archery titles, Letter: Store closing because of its 'woke' views, H.S. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. We all played as a team," Pickens said. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. Game 3, if necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. By all accounts, what she's accomplished in Weaverville will only serve as the beginning of what could be a truly extraordinary career for the 6-foot-1 Tennessee signee. . "We weren't going home without a win. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Novant Health to acquire Davis, Lake Norman Regional medical centers. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". North Buncombe blinked first in a Game 1 pitcher's duelbetween Pickens and Kenna Raye Dark that featured four hits and 26 strikeouts combined, putting the Eagles in the driver's seat in the best-of-three NCHSAA 3A state championship series. 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"We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. The only time North Buncombe has allowed more than two runs this season was in its only loss, 3-0 to 4A championshipcontender Alexander Central. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. Please subscribe to keep reading. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a hit-by-pitchquickly put another runner on. or "Black Hawks! "Why are you telling me to go rent a house, go buy a house, or go rent a condo when everything I need is right here in the facility?". For the most part, though, the Black Hawks and their opponents know what to expect from the 2021 Gatorade State Player of the Year: Lots of strikeouts, not more than a run or two allowed. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". The Black Hawks' lineup is focused on manufacturing runs however they can to support Pickens in the playoffs, and the formula worked in a 4-1 win over the Knights to advance to the third round of the 3A playoffs, Tuesday against Rockingham County. Im pumped, said Carrigan. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Find Tickets. McDowell will open its softball season on Monday at R-S Central (6 p.m. varsity start) Josh Davis, blueridgesportsphotography.com Daniel Crawley The start of the 2023 regular season is Monday and the McDowell Lady Titans softball team is ready to take that next step. The undefeated regular season and run to the Regional Final, then, was an outright success, and one that will have Ferguson itching to get started building the 2022 schedule. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. There was a problem saving your notification. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. But this team, I feel like were a family, were together, we love each other and we want to play ball. Tournament Game 2022 NCHSAA Softball Championships 4A East Forsyth 3 Alexander Central 1 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket May 21, 2022 @ 3:01am 4-1 (W) Alexander Central vs. Providence "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. This group of kids are all amazing, they are great kids just like they are great ballplayers. "That was hope," Ferguson said. 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"It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. "That's nerves. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. Tuscola vs North Buncombe Softball | Sports | themountaineer.com Tuscola vs North Buncombe Softball Diana Gates Apr 23, 2021 0 1 of 14 Diana Gates Follow Diana Gates As featured on Tuscola softball rolls to third-straight win The Tuscola girls softball team continues its playoff run with road victories at North Hende Thank you for reading! She struck out nine and gave up just four hits and one walk. R-S Central vs North Buncombe High School Softball - Live Stream Watch Live Game On www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=v.ht/Uxlz6STREAMIN. World Series Records. They get after it, just like all the players do, but theyre very talented and they have stepped up big time for us this year.. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. Now Alexander Central turns its attention to 3A East Regional champion Southern Alamance. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. 12u all stars qualify for regionals. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. The Little League players in district 11 are ready to start their summer journey. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. "But they had a big season. The Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) varsity softball team won Saturday's neutral non-conference game against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) by a score of 3-0. Two innings later, the Cougars scored the only runs of the game, going on to hand North Buncombe a3-0 loss despite Pickens' 17-strikeout performance, leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of a Black Hawks team that returns all but two players from this year. Faith Carrigan earned the pitching win. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "We tried to be super aggressive.". Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. That's the way it is sometimes.". So far, it's worked. Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. That date came after the summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, making for a strange recruiting cycle for Pickens and other class of 2022 players. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Conversely, Alexander Central won its last state championship in 2018, and the Cougars have won five titles since 2009. Were very young, we start five freshmen, she continued. The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff games their only chances to play anybody outside of their conference. The Cougars (3-0) will now prepare for their battle against West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC). WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. The rest of the Black Hawksunderstand their role: Make the defensiveplays on the opponents that don't strike out and create enough runs to make sure Pickens' pitching doesn't go to waste. The defeat came on the heels of a one-run loss to 4A powerhouse South Caldwell, which handed Alexander Central its only two Northwestern 3A/4A Conference losses this season. Just waiting on who makes an error. In the top of the fourth of Thursday's second-round playoff game against North Lincoln, the North Buncombe softball ace stuck her glove out ata hard line drive. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. Although she was able to advance all the way to third on a pair of wild pitches, she was ultimately stranded 60 feet from the plate as Pickens struck out the side for a second straight inning. After Campbell stole second, Church was hit by a pitch. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the state championship series by beating the Spartans 2-0 on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead . But she wasn't alone in the first inning, when second baseman Peyton Whitson hit an RBI double and catcher Cheyenne Cable was hit by a pitch and came around to score by pressing the issue on the bases. The Cougars will attempt to win the 11th state title in program history when they face Southern Alamance in a best-of-three series this weekend. World Series Information. The Cougars will also be vying for the 11th state title in program history when they face Southern Alamance in a best-of-three series this Friday and Saturday at North Davidson High School in Lexington. GREENSBORO In a sea of distraught faces among the North Buncombe softball team Saturday, Julianna Mendoza's stuck out. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.. Below is a complete list of Citizen Times coverage of North Buncombe softball from the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. The Cougars advanced to the Tuesdays 3A West regional championship game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a spot in the state championship series. Beforethe regional final game at Central Davidson last week, the North Buncombe softball players didn't break theirhuddle with a typicalbattle cry of "family!" Despite the fact that Alexander Central struck out three times for the fourth consecutive inning, the Cougars led 3-0 with three innings to play. And that's what happened tonight. It certainly shook up Mendoza, who nonetheless had to get right back tocorralling the elite velocity and stuff of ace Karlyn Pickens during the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A Regional Final. The smile that appeared on. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. So I knew it would be a good fit for me.". Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. The Warriors Kennedy Gaulding was named to the all-conference girls golf team, while the Warriors Chance Barnes was named to the all-conference boys golf team. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. So far, it's worked. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. You have permission to edit this article. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". Thebest prep softball player in WNC history and one of the area's most gifted all-around athletes in recent memory, Pickens has combined her natural toolswith an indomitable competitive spirit to become an All-American flamethrower atNorth Buncombe. It was crazy.". "It was a surreal moment. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The right-hander allowed four hits and issued a walk, but appeared to be in total control throughout. The team last year, I loved that team, she added of the 2020 Cougars, who were 6-0 before COVID-19 shut down the season. On 5/20, the Alexander Central varsity softball team lost their home playoff game against East Forsyth (Kernersville, NC) by a score of 3-1. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. North Buncombe blinked first in a Game 1 pitcher's duel between Pickens and Kenna Raye Dark that featured four hits and 26 strikeouts combined, putting the Eagles in the driver's seat in the best . The Black Hawks averaged 9.2 runs per game in the WMAC-only regular season, but scraped across eight runs total in their four-game playoff run. For the Black Hawks, All-American Karlyn Pickens takes the circle with an ERA under 0.30. Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a double. Kirstyn Herman drove in one run. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". In their last battle, West Wilkes nudged Western Guilford (Greensboro, NC), 26-0, in a non-league battle. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". An RBI single from catcher Kirstyn Herman was followed by a run-scoring wild pitch, and another run came across on a passed ball, a reminder that as challenging as it is to hit against the Tennessee commit, keeping her pitches in front of you is also a tough task, especially with an ailing shoulder. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". 2023 www.citizen-times.com. South Iredell is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in conference and plays North Iredell at Home Friday. The Alexander Central Cougars the host North Buncombe Black Hawks softball squad by a count of 3-0 in Saturday's non-league battle. "We really think that could happen this year. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. It certainly shook up Mendoza, who nonetheless had to get right back tocorralling the elite velocity and stuff of ace Karlyn Pickens during the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A Regional Final. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. A.C. ReynoldsBlack Hawks @ RocketsThe A.C. Reynold. 2023 www.indystar.com. Carrigan scattered four singles across her complete game shutout, leaving the bases loaded in the fifth to get out of the only real threat of the day. 2022 10u northern district finalist. Seeded fourth, the Patriots (15-3) defeated third-seeded Grays Creek 7-2 on Tuesday to advance to the state title game. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. ", No. That's all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. "We played with (Eastern Alamance). Tournament Game 2022 NCHSAA Softball Championships 3A Central Davidson 0 North Buncombe 2 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket May 25, 2022 @ 2:36pm West Zone. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. "It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". Carrigan blooped a single over shortstop on the first pitch of her at-bat and was replaced by courtesy runner Payton Campbell. TAYLORSVILLE Alexander Central scored in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat East Rowan 1-0 in the third round of the 3A state softball playoffs Saturday. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. We're ready to jump on them.". Following Tuesdays 3-0 win over North Buncombe at Central Park, Alexander Central will get another crack at the Patriots. Carrigan scattered four singles across her complete game shutout, leaving the bases loaded in the fifth to get out of the only real threat of the day. ", Instead, on the count of three, they yelled, "Julianna!". "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday . The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. "She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. 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"This year, we were stepping our game up. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. . Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. The Tennessee commit was missing her spots in the opening frame, and the normally potent offense only managed one baserunner the first time through the lineup against Cox Mill starter Bree Burris. 15 Marvin Ridge (18-9), This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: North Buncombe softball's mindset designed to support Karlyn Pickens, James Crabtree-Hannigan, Asheville Citizen Times, Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. Just didn't go our way.". North Buncombe didn't playcleanly enough to overcome a fierce Eastern Alamance team, making a series ofsmall mistakes that betrayed the bind Jessica Mendoza's injury had put coach Tiffani Ferguson in a shortstop behind the plate, a freshman at shortstop, a destabilized top of the lineup. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". From staff reports May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021 Updated Jun . 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Iredell opener, Wake Forest moves on in ACC Women's Tournament with win over Virginia, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. The undefeated regular season and run to the Regional Final, then, was an outright success, and one that will have Ferguson itching to get started building the 2022 schedule. "Knowing I've struggled with her before and being able to adjust and succeed in that way," Holley said. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. Im so ready to go to states with them, Im so pumped.. View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) vs. Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) non-conference softball game on Sat, 3/5/2022. In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. ", "I train for the pressure," Pickens said. North Buncombes Peyton Whitson singled to lead off the sixth, but Carrigan induced a force out on the next pitch before striking out Pickens and Kiersten Gosnell to end the threat. Just didn't go our way.". "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. The Black Hawks averaged 9.2 runs per game in the WMAC-only regular season, but scraped across eight runs total in their four-game playoff run. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. 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