"Knowing I've struggled with her before and being able to adjust and succeed in that way," Holley said. 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. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. In order to prepare for Dark, the Black Hawks called in a familiar ringer to pitch at practices. Just didn't go our way.". Southern Alamance has won seven state championships all-time, although its last title win came 17 years ago. "We really think that could happen this year. "That's been our motto the entire season," Ferguson said. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamancein a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. 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. ", No. By all accounts, what she's accomplished in Weaverville will only serve as the beginning of what could be a truly extraordinary career for the 6-foot-1 Tennessee signee. Herman and Childers are two of the five freshmen who start for the Cougars. 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. 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. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. 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. "If that means scoring in the very, very last inning then that's what's going to happen. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". 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. 2022 spring 12u - 1st place in bgs/2nd place overall. That's the way it is sometimes.". But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". "We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an "I can't believe this is happening" moment with Pickensthis year. And that's what happened tonight. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. Softball World Series. Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! Taylor's bouncer up the middle had eluded two of those their gloves and gone all the way to the wall. or "Black Hawks! MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. ", "I train for the pressure," Pickens said. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. Find Your League < > "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. 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. So far, it's worked. 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. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. Just didn't go our way.". 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. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. She struck out nine and gave up just four hits and one walk. Standings will be put out weekly with each team's win-loss record. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. 15 Marvin Ridge (18-9). "They're just completely bought in.". 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. "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. "We put each other on our backs, and that's what you have to do to win these tough playoff games.". Ex-DCS worker agrees to $6M payout to family she separated but wants state to pay, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Look for a full preview of this weekends 3A state championship series in Fridays edition of the Hickory Daily Record. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "That was hope," Ferguson said. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. 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. 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 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. And to avoid coming any closer to the 200-pitch mark, Tennessee signee Karlyn Pickens had toscore the game's only run, too. East Zone Softball Tournament Hosting/Team Registration; Please note that leagues may play on multiple fields at multiple facilities. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. West Iredell opened the season Monday with a 2-1, rain-shortened victory over Bunker Hill. 3 North Buncombe (21-1) vs. No. 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. You can cancel at any time. Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. 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. Since falling to Southern Alamance, the Cougars have been on a roll. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. She only walked three while striking out eight. But this team, I feel like were a family, were together, we love each other and we want to play ball. They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. "We weren't going home without a win. Shes pitched three shutouts back to back to back, so she is at the top of her game right now and I couldnt be more proud of her.. 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. Check back often during the tournament for scores, stories,photos andvideo from the 12year-old division games. The Black Hawks will play Eastern Alamance in a best-of-three series June 3-4 at UNC-Greensboro. Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. 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. See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! They have a hunger for it,"Tiffani Ferguson said. 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 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. 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. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). "Offensively, we're always ready, always prepared. 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. Watch Here http://4ty.me/4k7x36 STREAMING! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. "Because we all know in playoffs, it comes down to one-, two-run ballgames.". Teams will have until the beginning of the fourth game to make roster changes. 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! 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. Alexander Central advances to region final. 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. "[The Cougars] are playing in a conference with top-notch players and pitchers and 4A teams. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Alexander lined out to 2b (2-2 BBFF). The right-hander allowed four hits and issued a walk, but appeared to be in total control throughout. 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. We all played as a team," Pickens said. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. "You almost feel like she was made for this," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. And scoring early, as the Black Hawks did with three in the first inning, makes the resultfeel inevitable. King had injuries of her own to recover from andwas pregnant at the time of the attack, givingbirth to a second daughter, Gracie, five months later. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. The smile that appeared on. They entered Tuesday nights 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a combined score of 23-4, including three shutout victories. But you always want to be the team that puts the pressure on.". "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. North Buncombes best chance to score came in the fifth. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. "That was hope," Ferguson said. 4 Swain County (15-3) vs. No. 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. 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. game and will host North Buncombe (15-0) for a . MOORESVILLEOne win closer to 30. 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. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. I think Faith held her own tonight, said Hamby. This group of kids are all amazing, they are great kids just like they are great ballplayers. Any questions or comments should be directed to Adult Sports at 714-990-7171. It was crazy.". 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