You can cancel at any time. 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. But we came together at the end. 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 defeated North Lincoln 4-1. Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. 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. World Series Information. "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?". 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 . Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. 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. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. 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. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. "Everybody was on point today. GREENSBORO In a sea of distraught faces among the North Buncombe softball team Saturday, Julianna Mendoza's stuck out. 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. Until recently, Pickens' recruitment likely would've dragged on for years. The Alexander Central varsity softball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Southern Alamance (Graham, NC) by a score of 11-3. . "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. All rights reserved. The Cougars (3-0) will now prepare for their battle against West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC). Just a couple of weeks removed from ACL surgery, the Black Hawks. South Iredell is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in conference and plays North Iredell at Home Friday. The smile that appeared on her face upon seeing the ball in her mitt revealed her uncertainty about whether it was empty. Seeded fourth, the Patriots (15-3) defeated third-seeded Grays Creek 7-2 on Tuesday to advance to the state title game. 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. "When COVID hit, it was kind of a slap in the face," Pickens said. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. 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. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. "They're just completely bought in.". Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. "We weren't going home without a win. Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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.. "But they had a big season. "We tried to be super aggressive.". Southern Alamance has won seven state championships all-time, although its last title win came 17 years ago. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. There was a problem saving your notification. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. 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. Man died Wednesday. And I kept pushing that and pushing that, so thats what we did.. 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. Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories,photos andvideo from the 12year-old division games. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". 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. turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. 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. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". Both games, we played with them," Ferguson said. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. 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. We're ready to jump on them.". Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. "But they had a big season. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. Im so ready to go to states with them, Im so pumped.. The righty only gave up three hits, two to the opposing pitcher. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. 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Check back for updates throughout the week. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? All rights reserved. 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. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. 15 Marvin Ridge (18-9). 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And that's what happened tonight. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. West Zone. She walked six and struck out 11. 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. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. 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. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. Man died Wednesday. Please subscribe to keep reading. Thebest prep softball player in WNC history and one of the area's most gifted all-around athletes in recent memory, Pickens has combined her natural toolswith an indomitable competitive spirit to become an All-American flamethrower atNorth Buncombe. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. 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. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. Following Tuesdays 3-0 win over North Buncombe at Central Park, Alexander Central will get another crack at the Patriots. Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. Alexander Central advances to region final. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. 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. 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. 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. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. Stikeleather doubled. ", "Tennessee has always had a special place in my heart. 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. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". We're ready to jump on them.". But a 2018 NCAA rule change prohibited college coaches from contacting recruits prior to September of their junior year. "One hit that got through. 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. Tuscola vs North Buncombe Softball | Sports | themountaineer.com Tuscola vs North Buncombe Softball Diana Gates Apr 23, 2021 0 1 of 14 Diana Gates Follow Diana Gates As featured on Tuscola softball rolls to third-straight win The Tuscola girls softball team continues its playoff run with road victories at North Hende Thank you for reading! The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. Teammate Tyler Hughesman pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed one hit and one earned run. North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an "I can't believe this is happening" moment with Pickensthis year. 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. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. All of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive shutout this postseason. ", "I train for the pressure," Pickens said. Baseball World Series. You have permission to edit this article. 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. 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. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 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. Just waiting on who makes an error. The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. That's the way it is sometimes.". 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. 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. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. That's all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. 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. "This year, we were stepping our game up. The smile that appeared on. Since falling to Southern Alamance, the Cougars have been on a roll. "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?". Carrigan also doubled to begin the home half of the frame before the next three Cougars were retired in order. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". Please subscribe to keep reading. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. 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. 12u all stars qualify for regionals. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. The Cougars (15-3) will face Southern Alamance in the best-of-3 state championship series at North Davidson High School. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. The smile that appeared on. 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 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 nerves. 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. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. 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. You can cancel at any time. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. I kind of knew that's where I wanted to go to begin with," Pickens said. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. ", "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. "She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 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. 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. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. 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. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. The Black Hawks now sport a 1-1 record. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. While grieving, she juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a playground in Avery's honor. Were very young, we start five freshmen, she continued. South Zone. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamancein a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. 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. You can cancel at any time. game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . We all played as a team," Pickens said. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. Alan Spiwak pitched 3 2/3 innings and gave up two hits and no earned runs for South Iredell. The North Buncombe softball team celebrates after a playoff win against North Lincoln on May 12, 2022. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.. Below is a complete list of Citizen Times coverage of North Buncombe softball from the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Softball World Series. Kirstyn Herman drove in one run. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. . or "Black Hawks! 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". 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. Find Tickets. 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. 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. 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. 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,. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. 2022 10u northern district finalist. 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. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. "We really think that could happen this year. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. Watch Here : https://sport.goplayv.com/softball?live=North%20Buncombe%20Vs.%20Alexander%20Central%20High%20School%20Softball STREAMING Today! "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. 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. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). Just didn't go our way.". "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. This game is part of the "2021 Softball State Championship - 3A . ", "We're usually a pretty solid hitting team," Pickens said. Back in the pitchers circle, Carrigan did what she had done all night: dominate the competition. They entered Tuesday nights 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a combined score of 23-4, including three shutout victories. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. 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. 12u all star qualifies for reginals. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? "It was a surreal moment. You have permission to edit this article. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. In their last battle, West Wilkes nudged Western Guilford (Greensboro, NC), 26-0, in a non-league battle. Any questions or comments should be directed to Adult Sports at 714-990-7171. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". "Last year's (regular season), we were kind of just playing to play," second baseman Kiersten Gosnell said. But those freshmen are hungry and they come to practice every day with an energy through the roof. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. 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