You have permission to edit this article. You have permission to edit this article. 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. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. 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.. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. Baseball World Series. 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. Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories,photos andvideo from the 12year-old division games. "We played with (Eastern Alamance). In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. 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). Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories, photos and video from the 12 year-old division games. 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. That's the way it is sometimes.". She struck out nine and gave up just four hits and one walk. 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. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. 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. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. This game is part of the "2021 Softball State Championship - 3A . 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. 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 knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. Alexander CentralBlack Hawks @ CougarsThe Alexande. 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. And I kept pushing that and pushing that, so thats what we did.. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. 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. Just didn't go our way.". That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. 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. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. 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. 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. Carrigan blooped a single over shortstop on the first pitch of her at-bat and was replaced by courtesy runner Payton Campbell. 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. After Campbell stole second, Church was hit by a pitch. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. ", No. 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. "That was hope," Ferguson 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. 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. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. 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. It was crazy.". The Alexander Central varsity softball team won Tuesday's home playoff game against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) by a score of 3-0. "The girls right now, I mean they're fully invested. Find Your League < > But a 2018 NCAA rule change prohibited college coaches from contacting recruits prior to September of their junior year. 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 . Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? "But they had a big season. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. She walked six and struck out 11. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. 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. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. 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. Game 3, if necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. "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. brea girls softball news. {{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. Alexander Central advances to region final. 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. So I knew it would be a good fit for me.". North Buncombes best chance to score came in the fifth. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. Nevertheless, the Black Hawks were able to squeeze out of the jam and keep the deficit at three. "That's nerves. It operates under the Rutherford County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. But those freshmen are hungry and they come to practice every day with an energy through the roof. "We tried to be super aggressive.". Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. All rights reserved. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. All of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. 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. GREENSBORO In a sea of distraught faces among the North Buncombe softball team Saturday, Julianna Mendoza's stuck out. 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. ", North Buncombe Bests North Lincoln Softball. 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.. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. The right-hander allowed four hits and issued a walk, but appeared to be in total control throughout. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. "That was hope," Ferguson said. "This year, we were stepping our game up. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. Just waiting on who makes an error. Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. The Alexander Central varsity softball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Southern Alamance (Graham, NC) by a score of 11-3. . Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? 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 needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! "We were just running off pure adrenaline at that moment, and everybody wanted it so bad," Pickens said. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. You can cancel at any time. Alexander Central 3, North Buncombe 0. Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. "We weren't going home without a win. The Little League players in district 11 are ready to start their summer journey. 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. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". 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. Just a couple of weeks removed from ACL surgery, the Black Hawks. And that's what happened tonight. 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. 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. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Faith Carrigan earned the pitching win. "We really think that could happen this year. "Everybody was on point today. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. Beforethe regional final game at Central Davidson last week, the North Buncombe softball players didn't break theirhuddle with a typicalbattle cry of "family!" Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a double. All rights reserved. "That was hope," Ferguson said. 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. 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. Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. 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. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. Alexander Centrals Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers celebrate after defeating North Buncombe. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. The North Buncombe softball team celebrates after a playoff win against North Lincoln on May 12, 2022. There may not be abetter state championshippitching matchup anywherein the country than this one. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. Just didn't go our way.". "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 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. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. I kind of knew that's where I wanted to go to begin with," Pickens said. 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 . Seeded fourth, the Patriots (15-3) defeated third-seeded Grays Creek 7-2 on Tuesday to advance to the state title game. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. 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. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". The Cougars (15-3) will face Southern Alamance in the best-of-3 state championship series at North Davidson High School. Following two quick outs, Julianna Mendoza singled, Lola Whitson walked and Shayna Higgins singled to load the bases. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. A.C. ReynoldsBlack Hawks @ RocketsThe A.C. Reynold. She went seven innings, holding the Mustangs to one hit. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Im pumped, said Carrigan. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. North Zone. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. "Last year's (regular season), we were kind of just playing to play," second baseman Kiersten Gosnell said. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". Please subscribe to keep reading. 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"One hit that got through. We all played as a team," Pickens said. ", "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.". ", "I train for the pressure," Pickens said. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Back in the pitchers circle, Carrigan did what she had done all night: dominate the competition. 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(renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. 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. "They're just completely bought in.". Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ", Instead, on the count of three, they yelled, "Julianna!". 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. Just didn't go our way.". They have a hunger for it,"Tiffani Ferguson said. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 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. West Zone. 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. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. Now Alexander Central turns its attention to 3A East Regional champion Southern Alamance. 12u all stars qualify for regionals. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". 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