"You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. 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. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. "We all know in playoffs," Ferguson said, "it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames. 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 Bests North Lincoln Softball. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. "Growing up, I went to a lot of their camps. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. 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. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. North Buncombes best chance to score came in the fifth. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. I remember coming here and Im so ready to go with this team. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. 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 weren't going home without a win. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". 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. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. She only walked three while striking out eight. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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.". . 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. 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. 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. Man died Wednesday. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. 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. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. 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 . So far, it's worked. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". Baseball World Series. 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. Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! We knew we were going to be playing better teams, we had to come out better, and we knew we wanted to be on top.". "Everybody was on point today. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories,photos andvideo from the 12year-old division games. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? 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.. It was crazy.". "That was hope," Ferguson said. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. 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. Alexander Central advances to region final. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? I kind of knew that's where I wanted to go to begin with," Pickens said. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. For the first time in program history, North Buncombe softball has advanced to the state championship series. They entered Tuesday nights 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a combined score of 23-4, including three shutout victories. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. "Everybody was on point today. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. 2022 10u northern district finalist. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. Find Your League < > High School So. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? The aftermathwas a whirlwind. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? One victory closer to the ultimate prize. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. ", "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. 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. And that's what happened tonight. 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. Chesney Stikeleather, Kirstyn Herman and Carrigan each recorded a hit for AC. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. For the Black Hawks, All-American Karlyn Pickens takes the circle with an ERA under 0.30. "They're just completely bought in.". 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 quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. 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 team last year, I loved that team, she added of the 2020 Cougars, who were 6-0 before COVID-19 shut down the season. And to avoid coming any closer to the 200-pitch mark, Tennessee signee Karlyn Pickens had toscore the game's only run, too. 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 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. Following two quick outs, Julianna Mendoza singled, Lola Whitson walked and Shayna Higgins singled to load the bases. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. 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 . Carrigan also doubled to begin the home half of the frame before the next three Cougars were retired in order. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a double. ", "All my classes are special to me, but these girls have just been even more special to me," King said,"because I know they would be best friends with my daughter.". 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 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. Until recently, Pickens' recruitment likely would've dragged on for years. Church scored on a passed ball later in the inning, as did Hermans courtesy runner, Kaylin Marlowe. 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. "The girls right now, I mean they're fully invested. The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff . or "Black Hawks! We all played as a team," Pickens said. 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. North Buncombe defeated North Lincoln 4-1. 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 . West Zone. "She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. Please subscribe to keep reading. See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. That's the way it is sometimes.". East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). You have permission to edit this article. 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 smile that appeared on her face upon seeing the ball in her mitt revealed her uncertainty about whether it was empty. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Watch Here http://4ty.me/4k7x36 STREAMING! "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. "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. But we came together at the end. West Iredell had two players make the cut. 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. East Zone Softball Tournament Hosting/Team Registration; Please note that leagues may play on multiple fields at multiple facilities. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. This game is part of the "2021 Softball State Championship - 3A . turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. Saturday's area basketball playoff scores (3rd round), Thursday's area basketball playoff scores (2nd round), Following a pair of tight wins over Newton-Conover during the regular season, the East Burke girls basketball team suffered a double-digit los, Saturdays Sweet 16 round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's state playoffs in this area will have a little something , The boys basketball team from Hickory High chased and chased Ben L. Smith throughout the third round of the North Carolina High School Athleti. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. 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. Find Tickets. 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. ", Instead, on the count of three, they yelled, "Julianna!". Just didn't go our way.". 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. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". The Cougars (3-0) will now prepare for their battle against West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC). "That was hope," Ferguson said. Carrigan blooped a single over shortstop on the first pitch of her at-bat and was replaced by courtesy runner Payton Campbell. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. 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 The right-hander allowed four hits and issued a walk, but appeared to be in total control throughout. "This year, we were stepping our game up. Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. North Zone. "It was a surreal moment. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. SHELBY Allit took for North Buncombe softball to reach a second consecutive 3A regional final was a lifetime high in innings, pitches and strikeouts from the defending Gatorade State Player of the Year. "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. So far, it's worked. Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. 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. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. She struck out nine and gave up just four hits and one walk. All rights reserved. Top four in the state, that's 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. 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. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. You can cancel at any time. "But I knew I wanted to take my time and get a good understanding of the school I wanted to go to. "That's nerves. 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,. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. "When COVID hit, it was kind of a slap in the face," Pickens said. 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. The smile that appeared on her face upon seeing the ball in her mitt revealed her uncertainty about whether it was empty. Just a couple of weeks removed from ACL surgery, the Black Hawks. You can cancel at any time. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Please subscribe to keep reading. Were gonna swing level, were gonna hit the ball, said Carrigan. 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. Both games, we played with them," Ferguson said. "We tried to be super aggressive.". Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 12u all stars qualify for regionals. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. 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. The righty only gave up three hits, two to the opposing pitcher. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. However, they still needed runs at some point to avoid playing a winner-take-all Game 3 Saturday. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. "We came out here to do what we always do," Pickenssaid. Just didn't go our way.". They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". ", No. 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. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. All rights reserved. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. The Little League players in district 11 are ready to start their summer journey. 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. The Cougars will attempt to win the 11th. 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. 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. While grieving, she juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a playground in Avery's honor. 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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. Alexander Centrals Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers celebrate after defeating North Buncombe. That's all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. "But they had a big season. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". Just waiting on who makes an error. 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. Were very young, we start five freshmen, she continued. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. 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. "We really think that could happen this year. 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. Kirstyn Herman drove in one run. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. 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. The Little League players in district 11are ready to start their summer journey. Back in the pitchers circle, Carrigan did what she had done all night: dominate the competition. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . We're ready to jump on them.". In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. 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. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. 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