One victory closer to the ultimate prize. That's the way it is sometimes.". 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. 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. However, they still needed runs at some point to avoid playing a winner-take-all Game 3 Saturday. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. The Cougars (15-3) will face Southern Alamance in the best-of-3 state championship series at North Davidson High School. Faith Carrigan earned the pitching win. 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. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. GREENSBORO In a sea of distraught faces among the North Buncombe softball team Saturday, Julianna Mendoza's stuck out. 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 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. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. And that's what happened tonight. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff games their only chances to play anybody outside of their conference. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. R-S Central High School. However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. 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"We were just running off pure adrenaline at that moment, and everybody wanted it so bad," Pickens said. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". For the first time in program history, North Buncombe softball has advanced to the state championship series. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. World Series Records. 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. This group of kids are all amazing, they are great kids just like they are great ballplayers. "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. 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. "She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. 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 Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. But this team, I feel like were a family, were together, we love each other and we want to play ball. 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. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? The righty only gave up three hits, two to the opposing pitcher. 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. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. "That's nerves. 2023 www.indystar.com. Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. 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. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. 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. 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. 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The Little League players in district 11are ready to start their summer journey. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. "But I knew I wanted to take my time and get a good understanding of the school I wanted to go to. Watch Here http://4ty.me/4k7x36 STREAMING! "We weren't going home without a win. ", "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.". "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 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. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. "Knowing I've struggled with her before and being able to adjust and succeed in that way," Holley said. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. 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. Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. 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 streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. "We all know in playoffs," Ferguson said, "it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames. Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. "Last year's (regular season), we were kind of just playing to play," second baseman Kiersten Gosnell said. turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. The Cougars (3-0) will now prepare for their battle against West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC). Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. Im pumped, said Carrigan. 15 Marvin Ridge (18-9). "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. Until recently, Pickens' recruitment likely would've dragged on for years. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Ive wanted this since I was little. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. Faith Carrigan got the shutout victory in the pitchers circle. Check back for updates throughout the week. They want it. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! 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.". "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. The smile that appeared on. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. "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?". Whatever we have to do to win the game.". 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. ", "Tennessee has always had a special place in my heart. 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. 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. She only walked three while striking out eight. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. Church scored on a passed ball later in the inning, as did Hermans courtesy runner, Kaylin Marlowe. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. Alexander CentralBlack Hawks @ CougarsThe Alexande. "We really think that could happen this year. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. "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?". "The girls right now, I mean they're fully invested. So I knew it would be a good fit for me.". "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. 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. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. 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. 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Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday . "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. 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 smile that appeared on. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. 12u all stars qualify for regionals. Following Tuesdays 3-0 win over North Buncombe at Central Park, Alexander Central will get another crack at the Patriots. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. 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"It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". ", Instead, on the count of three, they yelled, "Julianna!". 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. Conversely, Alexander Central won its last state championship in 2018, and the Cougars have won five titles since 2009. Just waiting on who makes an error. The Cougars will attempt to win the 11th. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". There was a problem saving your notification. Just didn't go our way.". 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. While grieving, she juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a playground in Avery's honor. 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. 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 streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. Southern Alamance has won seven state championships all-time, although its last title win came 17 years ago. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. The North Buncombe softball team celebrates after a playoff win against North Lincoln on May 12, 2022. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. For the Black Hawks, All-American Karlyn Pickens takes the circle with an ERA under 0.30. 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. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. Alexander Central advances to region final. . 2023 www.citizen-times.com. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 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. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. 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. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. The Alexander Central varsity softball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Southern Alamance (Graham, NC) by a score of 11-3. . Past World Series Winners. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. 2: 0: (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. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. Carrigan blooped a single over shortstop on the first pitch of her at-bat and was replaced by courtesy runner Payton Campbell. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. With one out in the bottom of the fourth, the Cougars bats went to work. 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. And I kept pushing that and pushing that, so thats what we did.. 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. All rights reserved. "That was hope," Ferguson 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. "This year, we were stepping our game up. All rights reserved. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Back in the pitchers circle, Carrigan did what she had done all night: dominate the competition. We're ready to jump on them.". 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 . You can cancel at any time. I kind of knew that's where I wanted to go to begin with," Pickens said. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. 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. 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. Seeded fourth, the Patriots (15-3) defeated third-seeded Grays Creek 7-2 on Tuesday to advance to the state title game. ", No. Carrigan also doubled to begin the home half of the frame before the next three Cougars were retired in order. West Iredell had two players make the cut. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. That's the way it is sometimes.". Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Man died Wednesday. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. 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 put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". Just didn't go our way.". ", North Buncombe Bests North Lincoln Softball. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? World Series Information. 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. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. "But they had a big season. ", "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens 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. 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. In their last battle, West Wilkes nudged Western Guilford (Greensboro, NC), 26-0, in a non-league battle. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You have permission to edit this article. 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. 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. 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. Tournament Game 2022 NCHSAA Softball Championships 3A Central Davidson 0 North Buncombe 2 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket May 25, 2022 @ 2:36pm 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. Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive shutout this postseason. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Both games, we played with them," Ferguson said. Find Tickets. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. "We tried to be super aggressive.". "We really think that could happen this year. 12u all star qualifies for reginals. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". 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. 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. Watch Here : https://sport.goplayv.com/softball?live=North%20Buncombe%20Vs.%20Alexander%20Central%20High%20School%20Softball STREAMING Today! . "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. 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. 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