In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. It was crazy.". "Everybody was on point today. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". 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 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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 North Buncombe softball's mindset designed to support Karlyn Pickens. 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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. So far, it's worked. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . 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 Cougars will attempt to win the 11th. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. 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. Stikeleather doubled. "They're just completely bought in.". However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. High School So. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". But a 2018 NCAA rule change prohibited college coaches from contacting recruits prior to September of their junior year. 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. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. Now Alexander Central turns its attention to 3A East Regional champion Southern Alamance. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. GREENSBORO In a sea of distraught faces among the North Buncombe softball team Saturday, Julianna Mendoza's stuck out. However, they still needed runs at some point to avoid playing a winner-take-all Game 3 Saturday. You have permission to edit this article. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 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. They want it. World Series Information. 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 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. 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. 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. R-S Central High School. Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. 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 played with (Eastern Alamance). "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. "That was hope," 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. 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. "But I knew I wanted to take my time and get a good understanding of the school I wanted to go to. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). For the first time in program history, North Buncombe softball has advanced to the state championship series. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff . Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. Following two quick outs, Julianna Mendoza singled, Lola Whitson walked and Shayna Higgins singled to load the bases. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. ", "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.". Nevertheless, the Black Hawks were able to squeeze out of the jam and keep the deficit at three. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". You have permission to edit this article. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), 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. 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. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. Southern Alamance has won seven state championships all-time, although its last title win came 17 years ago. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? In their last battle, West Wilkes nudged Western Guilford (Greensboro, NC), 26-0, in a non-league battle. "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?". "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. "But they had a big season. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. 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.". 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. 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. "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. 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,. East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. 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And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. Until recently, Pickens' recruitment likely would've dragged on for years. 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. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. 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. 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. There may not be abetter state championshippitching matchup anywherein the country than this one. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. All of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. That's all I have to do.". TAYLORSVILLE Alexander Central scored in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat East Rowan 1-0 in the third round of the 3A state softball playoffs Saturday. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. I think Faith held her own tonight, said Hamby. With one out in the bottom of the fourth, the Cougars bats went to work. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. I kind of knew that's where I wanted to go to begin with," Pickens said. There was a problem saving your notification. But this team, I feel like were a family, were together, we love each other and we want to play ball. 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. 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. . The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. And to avoid coming any closer to the 200-pitch mark, Tennessee signee Karlyn Pickens had toscore the game's only run, too. 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.. We all played as a team," Pickens said. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. Tournament Game 2022 NCHSAA Softball Championships 3A Central Davidson 0 North Buncombe 2 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket May 25, 2022 @ 2:36pm "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?". Seeded fourth, the Patriots (15-3) defeated third-seeded Grays Creek 7-2 on Tuesday to advance to the state title game. Game 3, if necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. All rights reserved. "That was hope," Ferguson said. 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. 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 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. And I kept pushing that and pushing that, so thats what we did.. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join. Past World Series Winners. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. So far, it's worked. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? 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. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. But those freshmen are hungry and they come to practice every day with an energy through the roof. "But they had a big season. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. All rights reserved. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. 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 . 2023 www.citizen-times.com. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. 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. Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamancein a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 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. "That's nerves. Ive wanted this since I was little. I remember coming here and Im so ready to go with this team. Conversely, Alexander Central won its last state championship in 2018, and the Cougars have won five titles since 2009. Find Your League < > Please subscribe to keep reading. Kirstyn Herman drove in one run. The right-hander allowed four hits and issued a walk, but appeared to be in total control throughout. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". You have permission to edit this article. "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.". "We tried to be super aggressive.". "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," 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. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. It operates under the Rutherford County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. 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. 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. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. Following Tuesdays 3-0 win over North Buncombe at Central Park, Alexander Central will get another crack at the Patriots. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. Just didn't go our way.". Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. Faith Carrigan got the shutout victory in the pitchers circle. "When COVID hit, it was kind of a slap in the face," Pickens said. Find Tickets. She walked six and struck out 11. In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the. Man died Wednesday. 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. Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday . That's the way it is sometimes.". 2022 12u northern district champions! Just didn't go our way.". 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