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. All rights reserved. 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. A comebacker and two foul outs later, the Black Hawks could breathe easy. ", "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.". "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Tournament Game 2022 NCHSAA Softball Championships 3A Central Davidson 0 North Buncombe 2 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket May 25, 2022 @ 2:36pm They have a hunger for it,"Tiffani 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. The Alexander Central Cougars the host North Buncombe Black Hawks softball squad by a count of 3-0 in Saturday's non-league battle. The aftermathwas a whirlwind. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. 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. Alexander Central 3, North Buncombe 0. It operates under the Rutherford County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. All of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. We're ready to jump on them.". That's the way it is sometimes.". {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Novant Health to acquire Davis, Lake Norman Regional medical centers. 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. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. Find Your League < > Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. This game is part of the "2021 Softball State Championship - 3A . Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! "We played with (Eastern Alamance). 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. 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. 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. But those freshmen are hungry and they come to practice every day with an energy through the roof. 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. I kind of knew that's where I wanted to go to begin with," 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. 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! "We tried to be super aggressive.". 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. South Zone. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. Alexander CentralBlack Hawks @ CougarsThe Alexande. 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. Nevertheless, the Black Hawks were able to squeeze out of the jam and keep the deficit at three. Just a couple of weeks removed from ACL surgery, the Black Hawks. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. 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. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. World Series Records. 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. 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. The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". Don't miss any of his coverage by subscribing athttps://subscribe.app.com. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. . ", "I train for the pressure," Pickens said. From staff reports May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021 Updated Jun . That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. 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. 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. After Campbell stole second, Church was hit by a pitch. 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. All rights reserved. 12u all star qualifies for reginals. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Check back for updates throughout the week. "Growing up, I went to a lot of their camps. After Carrigan again made quick work of the fifth-seeded Black Hawks (15-1) in the second, Alexander Centrals Kenzie Church led off the third-seeded Cougars half of the inning with a five-pitch walk. North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an "I can't believe this is happening" moment with Pickensthis year. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. Past World Series Winners. The Cougars (15-3) will face Southern Alamance in the best-of-3 state championship series at North Davidson High School. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. 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 were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". We're ready to jump on them.". 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. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". Carrigan blooped a single over shortstop on the first pitch of her at-bat and was replaced by courtesy runner Payton Campbell. 2023 www.indystar.com. 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. 2022 10u northern district finalist. Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. I remember coming here and Im so ready to go with this team. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. Were gonna swing level, were gonna hit the ball, said Carrigan. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories, photos and video from the 12 year-old division games. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. The Alexander Central varsity softball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Southern Alamance (Graham, NC) by a score of 11-3. . The Alexander Central varsity softball team won Tuesday's home playoff game against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) by a score of 3-0. News About Brown Advising & Academic Support Annual Report Brown Title IX Website Business Office Central Communications Compliance Corporate Partners Diversity & Inclusion Emergency Action Plan . The Black Hawks now sport a 1-1 record. Both pitchers breezed through the first inning, with Alexander Central (15-3) junior Faith Carrigan retiring the Black Hawks 1-2-3 in the top half of the frame before her counterpart, fellow junior Karlyn Pickens of North Buncombe a 2022 University of Tennessee commit struck out the side in the bottom half. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. 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. Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. 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. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. You have permission to edit this article. 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 smile that appeared on her face upon seeing the ball in her mitt revealed her uncertainty about whether it was empty. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. Man died Wednesday. "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. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. The Little League players in district 11are ready to start their summer journey. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. "But they had a big season. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. "We really think that could happen this year. The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff . East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. ", No. "That's nerves. 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. You can cancel at any time. "But they had a big season. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. "It was a surreal moment. Faith Carrigan got the shutout victory in the pitchers circle. While grieving, she juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a playground in Avery's honor. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. 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. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. "This year, we were stepping our game up. 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. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. 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. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. There was a problem saving your notification. This group of kids are all amazing, they are great kids just like they are great ballplayers. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". ", "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". 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. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "We were just running off pure adrenaline at that moment, and everybody wanted it so bad," Pickens said. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. 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. 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 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 Cougars will attempt to win the 11th. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson 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. Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive shutout this postseason. Until recently, Pickens' recruitment likely would've dragged on for years. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. However, they still needed runs at some point to avoid playing a winner-take-all Game 3 Saturday. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Following Tuesdays 3-0 win over North Buncombe at Central Park, Alexander Central will get another crack at the Patriots. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 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. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join. And to avoid coming any closer to the 200-pitch mark, Tennessee signee Karlyn Pickens had toscore the game's only run, too. Alexander Central advances to region final. 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. Teammate Tyler Hughesman pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed one hit and one earned run. 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. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. All rights reserved. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. However, Kenzie Jones flied out to right fielder Abby Teague, sending Alexander Central back to the plate with its three-run lead intact. It was crazy.". {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, BASEBALL: West Iredell, Henderson debut with a win, WATCH NOW: Lake Norman rolls against Independence, advances to regional semifinals, Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years, WATCH NOW: Unbeaten Lake Norman rallies past North Meck, advances to regional championship, ROUNDUP: Moss throws perfect game in N. 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. 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. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. That's all I have to do.". In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. 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. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. Conversely, Alexander Central won its last state championship in 2018, and the Cougars have won five titles since 2009. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 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. "One hit that got through. 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. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. She walked six and struck out 11. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. You have permission to edit this article. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. 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. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. Im pumped, said Carrigan. "Knowing I've struggled with her before and being able to adjust and succeed in that way," Holley said. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. "We came out here to do what we always do," Pickenssaid. Since falling to Southern Alamance, the Cougars have been on a roll. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? 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. 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