"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?". "We really think that could happen this year. That's all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. "This year, we were stepping our game up. "We tried to be super aggressive.". GREENSBORO In a sea of distraught faces among the North Buncombe softball team Saturday, Julianna Mendoza's stuck out. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. Just a couple of weeks removed from ACL surgery, the Black Hawks. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. Ive wanted this since I was little. Were very young, we start five freshmen, she continued. Following two quick outs, Julianna Mendoza singled, Lola Whitson walked and Shayna Higgins singled to load the bases. East Zone Softball Tournament Hosting/Team Registration; Please note that leagues may play on multiple fields at multiple facilities. 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. R-S Central High School. 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. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. 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. 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Faith Carrigan earned the pitching win. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. This year's team had three freshmen and a sophomore in the starting lineup, and Pickens was in her first year handling the pressure of being the team's clear-cutleader. The aftermathwas a whirlwind. The Little League players in district 11are ready to start their summer journey. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "Everybody was on point today. game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . You can cancel at any time. 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. "We were just running off pure adrenaline at that moment, and everybody wanted it so bad," Pickens said. 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. Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. "When COVID hit, it was kind of a slap in the face," Pickens said. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "Knowing I've struggled with her before and being able to adjust and succeed in that way," Holley said. 2022 spring 12u - 1st place in bgs/2nd place overall. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories,photos andvideo from the 12year-old division games. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. She led offThursday with a doubleand hit a solo home run later in the game, doing her part to make sure she had run support. North Buncombe 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. 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,. Carrigan also doubled to begin the home half of the frame before the next three Cougars were retired in order. 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. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. A comebacker and two foul outs later, the Black Hawks could breathe easy. 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. World Series Records. 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. This game is part of the "2021 Softball State Championship - 3A . 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. 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. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. Alexander CentralBlack Hawks @ CougarsThe Alexande. "We really think that could happen this year. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. "Last year's (regular season), we were kind of just playing to play," second baseman Kiersten Gosnell said. 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. "One hit that got through. In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. 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. Church scored on a passed ball later in the inning, as did Hermans courtesy runner, Kaylin Marlowe. 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. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. 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. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. . Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? The smile that appeared on. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. 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. 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. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive shutout this postseason. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? 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. Im pumped, said Carrigan. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. We all played as a team," Pickens said. 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. 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. 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. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. It operates under the Rutherford County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Alexander Centrals Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers celebrate after defeating North Buncombe. 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.". This group of kids are all amazing, they are great kids just like they are great ballplayers. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. North Buncombes best chance to score came in the fifth. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. Please subscribe to keep reading. ", "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. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff . 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. 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.. 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. Teammate Tyler Hughesman pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed one hit and one earned run. But a 2018 NCAA rule change prohibited college coaches from contacting recruits prior to September of their junior year. That's the way it is sometimes.". "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. That's all I have to do.". 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an "I can't believe this is happening" moment with Pickensthis year. And to avoid coming any closer to the 200-pitch mark, Tennessee signee Karlyn Pickens had toscore the game's only run, too. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. 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. Southern Alamance has won seven state championships all-time, although its last title win came 17 years ago. I remember coming here and Im so ready to go with this team. All rights reserved. Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. Just didn't go our way.". A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. 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. We're ready to jump on them.". In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. She only walked three while striking out eight. With one out in the bottom of the fourth, the Cougars bats went to work. 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. "That was hope," Ferguson said. All rights reserved. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. 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 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. 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. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. 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. Watch Here http://4ty.me/4k7x36 STREAMING! 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 East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a double. West Zone. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. 2023 www.indystar.com. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". South Iredell is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in conference and plays North Iredell at Home Friday. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. 2022 10u northern district finalist. 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. 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. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. 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. They entered Tuesday nights 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a combined score of 23-4, including three shutout victories. Nevertheless, the Black Hawks were able to squeeze out of the jam and keep the deficit at three. Seeded fourth, the Patriots (15-3) defeated third-seeded Grays Creek 7-2 on Tuesday to advance to the state title game. 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. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. "It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". Stikeleather doubled. or "Black Hawks! Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 2: 0: And I kept pushing that and pushing that, so thats what we did.. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". 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It was crazy.". However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. Just didn't go our way.". There was a problem saving your notification. "We weren't going home without a win. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. 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. The Alexander Central varsity softball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Southern Alamance (Graham, NC) by a score of 11-3. . That's the way it is sometimes.". Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. She struck out nine and gave up just four hits and one walk. Now Alexander Central turns its attention to 3A East Regional champion Southern Alamance. ", "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. They want it. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. "We all know in playoffs," Ferguson said, "it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames. I kind of knew that's where I wanted to go to begin with," Pickens said. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Both games, we played with them," Ferguson said. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. Conversely, Alexander Central won its last state championship in 2018, and the Cougars have won five titles since 2009. brea girls softball news. North Buncombe softball's mindset designed to support Karlyn Pickens. Back in the pitchers circle, Carrigan did what she had done all night: dominate the competition. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. However, they still needed runs at some point to avoid playing a winner-take-all Game 3 Saturday. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. The Little League players in district 11 are ready to start their summer journey. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". 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 Swain County (15-3) vs. 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. Just didn't go our way.". UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. 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 . 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. 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. 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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. ", "I train for the pressure," Pickens said. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. 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. In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. We all played as a team," Pickens said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. You can cancel at any time. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. 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