We all played as a team," Pickens said. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. They play next when they travel to Murphy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 8. One victory closer to the ultimate prize. Nevertheless, the Black Hawks were able to squeeze out of the jam and keep the deficit at three. 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 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 of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. "She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. Unfortunately, North Buncombe's recent struggles at the plate continued. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. Baseball World Series. 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. "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. Game 1 is at 5 p.m. Friday. "It was a one-run ballgame both games, and you can't even be mad about that.". Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. 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. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. She went seven innings, holding the Mustangs to one hit. turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. 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. Ive wanted this since I was little. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. High School So. 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. 6 Rockingham County (24-2), No. Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. 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. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. Teammate Tyler Hughesman pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed one hit and one earned run. The Little League players in district 11are ready to start their summer journey. Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a double. The aftermathwas a whirlwind. It was crazy.". Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. That's the way it is sometimes.". Alexander Centrals Faith Carrigan, 15, delivers from the circle early in the game against North Buncombe. ", "We're usually a pretty solid hitting team," Pickens said. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. 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. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ", No. "But I knew I wanted to take my time and get a good understanding of the school I wanted to go to. The North Buncombe softball team celebrates after a playoff win against North Lincoln on May 12, 2022. The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. Were gonna swing level, were gonna hit the ball, said Carrigan. "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. All rights reserved. "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". "Everybody was on point today. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? "You have to be completely set up at your spot, because if you're not, moving to that [pitch] can be a little tricky.". PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. 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. 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