You have permission to edit this article. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. 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. 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. ROUNDUP: East Burke girls end Newton-Conovers playoff run, Area capsules for 3rd round of state basketball playoffs, Golden Eagles soar past Hickory 69-62 in Round 3, 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, LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury, "I am scared of needlesr" Lillard on getting a drug test after his 71-point game. "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. 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. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. R-S Central High School. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. 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 all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. South Iredell is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in conference and plays North Iredell at Home Friday. While grieving, she juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a playground in Avery's honor. Im so ready to go to states with them, Im so pumped.. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? "That's nerves. 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. 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. Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. North Buncombes best chance to score came in the fifth. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? All rights reserved. "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. "When COVID hit, it was kind of a slap in the face," Pickens said. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". 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. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. 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 . "One hit that got through. High School So. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. 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. 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. Hughesmans double to lead off the fourth was the only hit for the Vikings (3-2, 2-1). "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. 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. Check back for updates throughout the week. {{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. Tuesday's NCHSAA playoff schedule (Third round). "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Faith Carrigan earned the pitching win. 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. 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. 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. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. 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 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. 11 South Stokes (19-6), No. They have a hunger for it,"Tiffani Ferguson said. The righty only gave up three hits, two to the opposing pitcher. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). "This year, we were stepping our game up. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". 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. A comebacker and two foul outs later, the Black Hawks could breathe easy. Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Just didn't go our way.". World Series Information. The Alexander Central varsity softball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Southern Alamance (Graham, NC) by a score of 11-3. . Find Tickets. And that's what happened tonight. World Series Records. 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. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". Stikeleather doubled. The Black Hawks now sport a 1-1 record. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. 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 aftermathwas a whirlwind. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. Man died Wednesday. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. The Alexander Central varsity softball team won Tuesday's home playoff game against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) by a score of 3-0. Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. UNC commit Cameron Padgett pitched a one-hitter for the Mustangs. The Cougars (3-0) will now prepare for their battle against West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC). But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". All rights reserved. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. She went seven innings, holding the Mustangs to one hit. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Find Your League < > . (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Kirstyn Herman drove in one run. You can cancel at any time. So far, it's worked. 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 "They're just completely bought in.". Just waiting on who makes an error. 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. 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. I remember coming here and Im so ready to go with this team. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". 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Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. That's the way it is sometimes.". 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"Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. 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. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. ", "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.". 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. 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. 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