"We really think that could happen this year. "Last year's (regular season), we were kind of just playing to play," second baseman Kiersten Gosnell said. The Little League players in district 11 are ready to start their summer journey. Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. 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. The smile that appeared on her face upon seeing the ball in her mitt revealed her uncertainty about whether it was empty. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Past World Series Winners. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. "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?". But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. . MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. From staff reports May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021 Updated Jun . 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 North Buncombe softball team celebrates after a playoff win against North Lincoln on May 12, 2022. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," 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! Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. Alexander CentralBlack Hawks @ CougarsThe Alexande. The Black Hawks now sport a 1-1 record. 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. Check back for updates throughout the week. Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. Just didn't go our way.". 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. Alexander Central 3, North Buncombe 0. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". 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. 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. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. 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. 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. I remember coming here and Im so ready to go with this team. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. "We really think that could happen this year. The Cougars will attempt to win the 11th. They have a hunger for it,"Tiffani Ferguson said. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. 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Tournament Game 2022 NCHSAA Softball Championships 3A Central Davidson 0 North Buncombe 2 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket May 25, 2022 @ 2:36pm The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. ", "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. Now Alexander Central turns its attention to 3A East Regional champion Southern Alamance. However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. World Series Information. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. . Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. That's all I have to do.". The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Alexander Centrals Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers celebrate after defeating North Buncombe. 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. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. ", No. Teammate Tyler Hughesman pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed one hit and one earned run. 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 at a hard line drive. 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. News About Brown Advising & Academic Support Annual Report Brown Title IX Website Business Office Central Communications Compliance Corporate Partners Diversity & Inclusion Emergency Action Plan . In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. Kirstyn Herman drove in one run. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". The righty only gave up three hits, two to the opposing pitcher. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). . Just a couple of weeks removed from ACL surgery, the Black Hawks. 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 at a hard line drive. All rights reserved. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". Carrigan also doubled to begin the home half of the frame before the next three Cougars were retired in order. South Zone. 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. Church scored on a passed ball later in the inning, as did Hermans courtesy runner, Kaylin Marlowe. Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. 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. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. 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. Following a flyout to center from North Buncombes Cheyanne Cable, Mendoza and Lola Whitson both fanned to give Carrigan nine strikeouts during her complete-game shutout. Man died Wednesday. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. After Campbell stole second, Church was hit by a pitch. Find Tickets. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. A victory in this years championship series would also give them seven fast-pitch titles, breaking a tie with East Surry for the most in the state. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. 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. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). The Alexander Central Cougars the host North Buncombe Black Hawks softball squad by a count of 3-0 in Saturday's non-league battle. 2022 12u northern district champions! 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. Alexander lined out to 2b (2-2 BBFF). Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. Southern Alamance has won seven state championships all-time, although its last title win came 17 years ago. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". Black Hawks swept with pair of one-run losses, Eastern Alamance walks off on Black Hawks in pitcher's duel, 16 years after daughter's murder, Anita King is one of team's biggest supporters, Breakdown and prediction of North Buncombe state championship vs. Eastern Alamance, Karlyn Pickens could become one of WNC's best athletes ever, Black Hawks advance to program's first state championship, What it's like to be on the field with Karlyn Pickens, Black Hawks keeping injured catcher part of playoff run, 2021 regional final loss fueled teamfor this year, Aggression on the basepaths designed to win playoff games, Black Hawks bats go cold in regional final loss, North Buncombe walks off Cox Mill in 1st round, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. However, they still needed runs at some point to avoid playing a winner-take-all Game 3 Saturday. 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). 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. East Zone Softball Tournament Hosting/Team Registration; Please note that leagues may play on multiple fields at multiple facilities. 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. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories,photos andvideo from the 12year-old division games. High School So. Faith Carrigan earned the pitching win. "One hit that got through. "But they had a big season. North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an "I can't believe this is happening" moment with Pickensthis year. 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. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. After Carrigan again made quick work of the fifth-seeded Black Hawks (15-1) in the second, Alexander Centrals Kenzie Church led off the third-seeded Cougars half of the inning with a five-pitch walk. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. A.C. ReynoldsBlack Hawks @ RocketsThe A.C. Reynold. turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. "It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". 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. GREENSBORO In a sea of distraught faces among the North Buncombe softball team Saturday, Julianna Mendoza's stuck out. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. But this team, I feel like were a family, were together, we love each other and we want to play ball. But a 2018 NCAA rule change prohibited college coaches from contacting recruits prior to September of their junior year. All rights reserved. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". Just didn't go our way.". Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 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. Nevertheless, the Black Hawks were able to squeeze out of the jam and keep the deficit at three. Both games, we played with them," Ferguson said. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. 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. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. There may not be abetter state championshippitching matchup anywherein the country than this one. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". Were gonna swing level, were gonna hit the ball, said Carrigan. 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. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. But those freshmen are hungry and they come to practice every day with an energy through the roof. 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. "That was hope," Ferguson said. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. {{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. 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. Faith Carrigan got the shutout victory in the pitchers circle. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. 12u all star qualifies for reginals. "This year, we were stepping our game up. 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. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. Since falling to Southern Alamance, the Cougars have been on a roll. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. Holley, a Belmont Abbey signee,said hitting Pickens can feel overwhelmingand might "seem impossible" at first,but felt her home runwas evidence that Pickens' opponents can succeed with the proper mentality and adjustments. 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.. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. Just didn't go our way.". It was crazy.". North Buncombe wins series 2-0 East Eastern Alamance (25-2) vs. Cape Fear (25-6) Game 1: Eastern Alamance 1, Cape Fear 0 Game 2: Cape Fear 1, Eastern Alamance 0 Game 3: Eastern Alamance 3,. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. Game 3, if necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. 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. It operates under the Rutherford County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! 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. She walked six and struck out 11. Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a double. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. 2022 10u northern district finalist. 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. 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. "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?". They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. 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. Chesney Stikeleather, Kirstyn Herman and Carrigan each recorded a hit for AC. "But I knew I wanted to take my time and get a good understanding of the school I wanted to go to. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday . Im so ready to go to states with them, Im so pumped.. That's the way it is sometimes.". Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. 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. 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. 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. Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. You have permission to edit this article. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. TAYLORSVILLE The last time the Alexander Central softball team faced Southern Alamance, the Cougars managed just one hit in a shutout loss at the hands of the Patriots. Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. Both pitchers breezed through the first inning, with Alexander Central (15-3) junior Faith Carrigan retiring the Black Hawks 1-2-3 in the top half of the frame before her counterpart, fellow junior Karlyn Pickens of North Buncombe a 2022 University of Tennessee commit struck out the side in the bottom half. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. 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. The right-hander allowed four hits and issued a walk, but appeared to be in total control throughout. 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. A comebacker and two foul outs later, the Black Hawks could breathe easy. Softball World Series. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m., while Game 2 will be played at 10 a.m. on Saturday with Game 3 (if necessary) slated for 4 p.m. Josh McKinney is the sports editor for the Hickory Daily Record. 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. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. ", "We're usually a pretty solid hitting team," Pickens said. ", Instead, on the count of three, they yelled, "Julianna!". She went seven innings, holding the Mustangs to one hit. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 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. 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. Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. For the Black Hawks, All-American Karlyn Pickens takes the circle with an ERA under 0.30. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. We all played as a team," Pickens said. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. R-S Central High School. "That was hope," Ferguson said. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. 2: 0: Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. Watch Here http://4ty.me/4k7x36 STREAMING! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive shutout this postseason. North Buncombes best chance to score came in the fifth. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. Find Your League < > But we came together at the end. Stikeleather doubled. "We played with (Eastern Alamance). 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