15 Marvin Ridge (18-9), This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: North Buncombe softball's mindset designed to support Karlyn Pickens, James Crabtree-Hannigan, Asheville Citizen Times, Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). 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. 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. So far, it's worked. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 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. This game is part of the "2021 Softball State Championship - 3A . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. Game 3, if necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. 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. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. Find Your League < > They have a hunger for it,"Tiffani Ferguson said. 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. Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. Alexander CentralBlack Hawks @ CougarsThe Alexande. 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. 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. R-S Central High School. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. Carrigan also doubled to begin the home half of the frame before the next three Cougars were retired in order. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. 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Pickens struck out three more Cougars in their next at-bat, although one reached on a dropped third strike. 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. 15 Marvin Ridge (18-9). Today North Carolina High School Softball, North Buncombe vs. A.C. ReynoldsBlack Hawks @ RocketsThe A.C. Reynold. "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. 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. North Zone. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. Now Alexander Central turns its attention to 3A East Regional champion Southern Alamance. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. In a new format and with a different attitude than last season, North Buncombe moved to within a game of the. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. That's the way it is sometimes.". The variables for North Buncombe come at the plate, where the offense hasn't always been firing on all cylinders this season. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. Following Tuesdays 3-0 win over North Buncombe at Central Park, Alexander Central will get another crack at the Patriots. HERE THEY GO AGAIN: Alexander Central softball headed to another state title series after 3-0 victory over North Buncombe. "We played with (Eastern Alamance). "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. Please subscribe to keep reading. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. But those freshmen are hungry and they come to practice every day with an energy through the roof. Carrigan blooped a single over shortstop on the first pitch of her at-bat and was replaced by courtesy runner Payton Campbell. 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. . Just didn't go our way.". 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 . "You have to be completely zoned in on your game," Ferguson said. North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. 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. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. Just waiting on who makes an error. Man died Wednesday. Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive shutout this postseason. ", "Tennessee has always had a special place in my heart. Until recently, Pickens' recruitment likely would've dragged on for years. 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 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. We're ready to jump on them.". 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They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. 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. Following two quick outs, Julianna Mendoza singled, Lola Whitson walked and Shayna Higgins singled to load the bases. The Little League players in district 11 are ready to start their summer journey. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. "We weren't going home without a win. She went seven innings, holding the Mustangs to one hit. All rights reserved. For the Black Hawks, All-American Karlyn Pickens takes the circle with an ERA under 0.30. 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. 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Beforethe regional final game at Central Davidson last week, the North Buncombe softball players didn't break theirhuddle with a typicalbattle cry of "family!" 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 Cougars (3-0) will now prepare for their battle against West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC). Back in the pitchers circle, Carrigan did what she had done all night: dominate the competition. Chesney Stikeleather, Kirstyn Herman and Carrigan each recorded a hit for AC. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. 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.". A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories, photos and video from the 12 year-old division games. Whatever we have to do to win the game.". North Buncombe defeated Central Davidson 2-0 in the playoffs May 24, 2022. . The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamancein a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. "When COVID hit, it was kind of a slap in the face," Pickens said. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. The smile that appeared on. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". The Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff . 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. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. Were gonna swing level, were gonna hit the ball, said Carrigan. 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. 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. North Buncombe softball's mindset designed to support Karlyn Pickens. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. The North Buncombe softball team celebrates after a playoff win against North Lincoln on May 12, 2022. That's all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. "Last year's (regular season), we were kind of just playing to play," second baseman Kiersten Gosnell said. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. But a 2018 NCAA rule change prohibited college coaches from contacting recruits prior to September of their junior year. "We all know in playoffs," Ferguson said, "it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. 10 Roberson (20-6) vs. No. 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 . Man died Wednesday. 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Top four in the state, that's a big deal. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. 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 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. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". 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. 12u all star qualifies for reginals. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. 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. We all played as a team," Pickens said. "It's our job on offense to come back in and score some runs. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. World Series Records. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. West Zone. 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. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at. 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. 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"Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. 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. 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". 2023 www.citizen-times.com. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. So I knew it would be a good fit for me.". Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. 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. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? "We were just running off pure adrenaline at that moment, and everybody wanted it so bad," Pickens said. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. The righty only gave up three hits, two to the opposing pitcher. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. nc tax return for deceased person, wxii news anchor dies, Firing on all cylinders this season we have to be. `` top north buncombe vs alexander central softball in the hit! 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