Since falling to Southern Alamance, the Cougars have been on a roll. 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. 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. With one out in the bottom of the fourth, the Cougars bats went to work. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. Find Tickets. You have permission to edit this article. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. 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. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. Alan Spiwak pitched 3 2/3 innings and gave up two hits and no earned runs for South Iredell. 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. 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. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. "Everybody was on point today. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. Just a couple of weeks removed from ACL surgery, the Black Hawks. 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. Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. 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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. Conversely, Alexander Central won its last state championship in 2018, and the Cougars have won five titles since 2009. 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.. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. "We really think that could happen this year. The Black Hawks now sport a 1-1 record. It was crazy.". "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. "She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. 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.". 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. Any questions or comments should be directed to Adult Sports at 714-990-7171. 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. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. 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're usually a pretty solid hitting team," Pickens said. You can cancel at any time. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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 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. 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Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. . You have permission to edit this article. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. 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. 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. South Zone. ", No. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. 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. 12u all star qualifies for reginals. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. All rights reserved. Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! That date came after the summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, making for a strange recruiting cycle for Pickens and other class of 2022 players. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. 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. Tournament Game 2022 NCHSAA Softball Championships 3A Central Davidson 0 North Buncombe 2 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket May 25, 2022 @ 2:36pm 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. 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. ", "I train for the pressure," Pickens said. 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 I think Faith held her own tonight, said Hamby. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the state championship series by beating the Spartans 2-0 on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead . "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. 2022 12u northern district champions! 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 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. From staff reports May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021 Updated Jun . 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. "We were just running off pure adrenaline at that moment, and everybody wanted it so bad," Pickens said. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. Watch Here http://4ty.me/4k7x36 STREAMING! When you don't have an opportunity to do that, it hurts," Ferguson said. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. 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Iredell opener, Wake Forest moves on in ACC Women's Tournament with win over Virginia, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. ", "Tennessee has always had a special place in my heart. 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. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. A.C. ReynoldsBlack Hawks @ RocketsThe A.C. Reynold. All rights reserved. We all played as a team," Pickens said. They entered Tuesday nights 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a combined score of 23-4, including three shutout victories. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". There may not be abetter state championshippitching matchup anywherein the country than this one. 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. 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 Buncombes best chance to score came in the fifth. 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. 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. Just didn't go our way.". "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. "We really think that could happen this year. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. So far, it's worked. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. "It was a surreal moment. ", No. Teammate Tyler Hughesman pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed one hit and one earned run. Alexander Centrals Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers celebrate after defeating North Buncombe. Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday . "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. Man died Wednesday. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Were very young, we start five freshmen, she continued. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. 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 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. So I knew it would be a good fit for me.". "That was hope," Ferguson said. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. "It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. 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 entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). Ive wanted this since I was little. 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. 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. "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. She went seven innings, holding the Mustangs to one hit. Alexander Central 3, North Buncombe 0. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Past World Series Winners. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". The Cougars will attempt to win the 11th. 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. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. 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. North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an "I can't believe this is happening" moment with Pickensthis year. East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. Back in the pitchers circle, Carrigan did what she had done all night: dominate the competition. 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. All of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. 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' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. 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. 12u all stars qualify for regionals. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. North Buncombe softball's mindset designed to support Karlyn Pickens. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. 2022 10u northern district finalist. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. North Zone. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? "Knowing I've struggled with her before and being able to adjust and succeed in that way," Holley said. She only walked three while striking out eight. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. "We all know in playoffs," Ferguson said, "it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames. 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. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. 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.. 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