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. "Knowing I've struggled with her before and being able to adjust and succeed in that way," Holley said. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. 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. Alexander lined out to 2b (2-2 BBFF). Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. Our program is based on tradition and a first-class program, and we could not be more excited to take this group, Alexander Central coach Kylie Hamby said. 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. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. I remember coming here and Im so ready to go with this team. That's the way it is sometimes.". 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. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. But those freshmen are hungry and they come to practice every day with an energy through the roof. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 2022 10u northern district finalist. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. Please subscribe to keep reading. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. King had injuries of her own to recover from andwas pregnant at the time of the attack, givingbirth to a second daughter, Gracie, five months later. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. With one out in the bottom of the fourth, the Cougars bats went to work. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. High School So. Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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 Alexander Central varsity softball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Southern Alamance (Graham, NC) by a score of 11-3. . Alexander Central advances to region final. Alan Spiwak pitched 3 2/3 innings and gave up two hits and no earned runs for South Iredell. The North Buncombe softball team celebrates after a playoff win against North Lincoln on May 12, 2022. 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. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. "One hit that got through. 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. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. "We tried to be super aggressive.". game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . 15 Marvin Ridge (18-9). 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. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. Im pumped, said Carrigan. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. She only walked three while striking out eight. 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 Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. But we came together at the end. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. ", Instead, on the count of three, they yelled, "Julianna!". The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. The approachwon't always work out a would-be insurance run in the fifth inning was thrown out at the plate but it's a risk North Buncombe (21-1)is willing to take, especially as the postseason wears on. And that's what happened tonight. The smile that appeared on. So I knew it would be a good fit for me.". Faith Carrigan got the shutout victory in the pitchers circle. It operates under the Rutherford County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The approachwon't always work out a would-be insurance run in the fifth inning was thrown out at the plate but it's a risk North Buncombe (21-1)is willing to take, especially as the postseason wears on. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. TAYLORSVILLE The hollow thud of a foul tip against North Buncombe catcher Julianna Mendoza's shoulder was followed by silence, broken up only by some soft weeps through her catcher's mask as she lay on the Alexander Central dirt Tuesday. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. That's the way it is sometimes.". "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. A.C. ReynoldsBlack Hawks @ RocketsThe A.C. Reynold. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. TAYLORSVILLEAlexander Central scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning Tuesday and defeated North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West region final. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. South Iredell is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in conference and plays North Iredell at Home Friday. Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff . South Zone. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". She walked six and struck out 11. However, they still needed runs at some point to avoid playing a winner-take-all Game 3 Saturday. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. That's all I have to do.". "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). 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They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. North Buncombe softball's mindset designed to support Karlyn Pickens. 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. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". "We tried to be super aggressive.". PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. 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. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamancein a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. You can cancel at any time. For the Black Hawks, All-American Karlyn Pickens takes the circle with an ERA under 0.30. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. Conversely, Alexander Central won its last state championship in 2018, and the Cougars have won five titles since 2009. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. Just didn't go our way.". Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories, photos and video from the 12 year-old division games. West Zone. Were very young, we start five freshmen, she continued. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. And to avoid coming any closer to the 200-pitch mark, Tennessee signee Karlyn Pickens had toscore the game's only run, too. 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. For the first time in program history, North Buncombe softball has advanced to the state championship series. "It was a surreal moment. Shes pitched three shutouts back to back to back, so she is at the top of her game right now and I couldnt be more proud of her.. But a 2018 NCAA rule change prohibited college coaches from contacting recruits prior to September of their junior year. We're ready to jump on them.". Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. North Zone. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. The righty only gave up three hits, two to the opposing pitcher. "That was hope," Ferguson said. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. Baseball World Series. GRANITE QUARRYEast Rowan scored one run in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead and held on for a 2-1 North Piedmont Conference victory Tuesday over South Iredell. King was returning to her car after eating at aMcDonald's with her daughter, sister and two nephews in Covington, Ga.,when a manintentionally ran them over in the parking lot, killing Avery. "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. "She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. She had great command of all her pitches, pounded the zone and came back with the off-speed really well to keep them off balance. ", "We're usually a pretty solid hitting team," Pickens said. Pickens struck out 13 and allowed an unusually high three hits Thursday, including a seventh-inning home run that was just the second long ball she's surrendered this year. The smile that appeared on her face upon seeing the ball in her mitt revealed her uncertainty about whether it was empty. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. "That's nerves. 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She'll face off against UNC signee Kenna Raye Dark, who pitched the Eagles to the 2019 championship as a freshman and has a 0.46 ERA this year. 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. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. Now Alexander Central turns its attention to 3A East Regional champion Southern Alamance. "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?". "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". We're ready to jump on them.". And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Just waiting on who makes an error. Going into this game everybody was like, She (Pickens) throws hard, she throws hard, and I kept telling them, Stay calm, were gonna be fine. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Two-and-a-half hours later, as theyreconvened in right field with the trophy in hand, their would-be starting catcher was again part of the huddle joining the postgame celebration viaFaceTime. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. Ive wanted this since I was little. Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. 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. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". Check back for updates throughout the week. The Black Hawks now sport a 1-1 record. Southern Alamance has won seven state championships all-time, although its last title win came 17 years ago. 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! or "Black Hawks! "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. "We came out here to do what we always do," Pickenssaid. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. 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. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. 2-0 (W) North Buncombe vs. Central Davidson On 5/24, the North Buncombe varsity softball team won their home playoff game against Central Davidson (Lexington, NC) by a score of 2-0. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. Themiscues left the Black Hawks on the wrong side oftwo ultra-close games in a state championship sweep, taking a 3-2 lossSaturday to end the best season in program history and the career of one of the best athletes in school history. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "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?". "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. On the other side, Pickens was just as tough as advertised, striking out 17 while walking a batter and hitting another in six innings of work. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. 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. "It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. They have a love for the game like I havent seen and they have a really big love for each other too, which makes our chemistry really good on the field. 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. They have a hunger for it,"Tiffani Ferguson said. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Watch Here http://4ty.me/4k7x36 STREAMING! 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 . ", North Buncombe Bests North Lincoln Softball. She also notched the games first hit in the top of the fourth on a two-out infield single, but was eventually retired on the base paths. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. The 6-foot junior finished with 17 strikeouts in her six innings of work, but after surrendering three runs in the fourth, it would be up to the Black Hawks bats to keep the season alive. Alexander Centrals Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers celebrate after defeating North Buncombe. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. Both games, we played with them," Ferguson said. "We weren't going home without a win. 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But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". Top four in the state, that's a big deal. "But they had a big season. That's all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. The right-hander allowed four hits and issued a walk, but appeared to be in total control throughout. You can cancel at any time. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. She led offThursday with a doubleand hit a solo home run later in the game, doing her part to make sure she had run support. 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 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. 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. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "Growing up, I went to a lot of their camps. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". 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. This year's team had three freshmen and a sophomore in the starting lineup, and Pickens was in her first year handling the pressure of being the team's clear-cutleader. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. Man died Wednesday. "We really think that could happen this year. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories,photos andvideo from the 12year-old division games. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. Stikeleather doubled. 2023 www.indystar.com. There was a problem saving your notification. This group of kids are all amazing, they are great kids just like they are great ballplayers. 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. North Buncombe defeated North Lincoln 4-1. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". Past World Series Winners. {{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. "Everybody was on point today. 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. Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. I think Faith held her own tonight, said Hamby. The Little League players in district 11are ready to start their summer journey. Beforethe regional final game at Central Davidson last week, the North Buncombe softball players didn't break theirhuddle with a typicalbattle cry of "family!" All of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. 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. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. The approachwon't always work out a would-be insurance run in the fifth inning was thrown out at the plate but it's a risk North Buncombe (21-1)is willing to take, especially as the postseason wears on. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. Alexander CentralBlack Hawks @ CougarsThe Alexande. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. 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. 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