"We knew going into it she's a very good pitcher," Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said. North Buncombe's wins are by 4-0 and 4-1 scores. While grieving, she juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a playground in Avery's honor. ROUNDUP: Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. {{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. 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. You can contact him athttps://linktr.ee/schristie2, Little League: Point Pleasant Beach 'in the drivers seat' for District 11 success, Little League softball tournaments schedule, results, NJ Little League: Point Pleasant Beach has 'unprecedented' moment, wins District 11 title, 'These boys were hungry': No stopping Toms River East Little League so far, https://www.app.com/story/sports/youth/little-league/2022/07/06/nj-little-league-2022-north-wall-blazing-a-path-in-district-11/65367585007/, 'This team doesn't have any quit': Point Pleasant Beach Little League stays alive, beats Milltown, https://www.app.com/story/sports/youth/little-league/2022/07/09/north-wall-high-octane-offense-fuels-little-league-district-11-title/65365854007/, NJ Little League: Toms River East 'smoked' home runs clinch win versus Sunnybrae, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. turning a potential infield single into a walk-off trip around the bases. 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. Both pitchers recorded 1-2-3 innings in the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side. "We tried to be super aggressive.". "It's been a year since we've had a playoff game," Ferguson said. Kirstyn Herman drove in one run. . That's all it takes at this point," Black Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said. It was crazy.". 2022 spring 12u - 1st place in bgs/2nd place overall. "I know they're crying and hanging their heads right now, but top four in the state is a big deal.". 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a double. The Blackhawks go into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. And that's what happened tonight. 12u all stars qualify for regionals. We're ready to jump on them.". The Northwestern Foothills Conference released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week. 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. 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 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. Im so ready to go to states with them, Im so pumped.. 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. Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Game 3, if necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. Mendoza would eventually get up and remained in the game, but Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson felt the scary scene rattled her team. The Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) varsity softball team won Saturday's neutral non-conference game against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) by a score of 3-0. See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! Alexander Central 3, North Buncombe 0. 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. "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?". "We definitely learned offense needs to be worked on," Ferguson said. Chesney Stikeleather, Kirstyn Herman and Carrigan each recorded a hit for AC. Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the first run of the night. Top four in the state, that's a big deal. She struck out nine and gave up just four hits and one walk. 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, of course, is also a big part of the team's offense. We all played as a team," Pickens said. "You want to branch out and play people that are as competitive as you are. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. The Alexander Central Cougars the host North Buncombe Black Hawks softball squad by a count of 3-0 in Saturday's non-league battle. "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?". The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. Pickens' first 14 outs came via the strikeout. They get after it, just like all the players do, but theyre very talented and they have stepped up big time for us this year.. 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 Black Hawks entered last year's regional final against Alexander Central 15-0, with the few early-round playoff . For the first time in program history, North Buncombe softball has advanced to the state championship series. "Things didn't really go our way on some of the things that happened tonight. The Alexander Central varsity softball team won Tuesday's home playoff game against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) by a score of 3-0. Nevertheless, the Black Hawks were able to squeeze out of the jam and keep the deficit at three. World Series Records. With one out in the bottom of the fourth, the Cougars bats went to work. That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. The Cougars (15-3) will face Southern Alamance in the best-of-3 state championship series at North Davidson High School. WEAVERVILLE Itturns out, Karlyn Pickens can still surprise herself. All of it reinforced her long-held belief that she should be a teacher. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. Mark Parker Record Sports Correspondent May 10, 2021 Updated Jun 15, 2022 0 Alexander Central's Kirstyn Herman, left, and Darcy Childers. There was a problem saving your notification. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. "We're always there to back her up, every time there's a [ball in play]," Whitson said. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". She only walked three while striking out eight. 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. 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. 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. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. R-S Central High School. 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. "We needed to lay off the high pitch, and when she came into the zone, we needed to attack it.". That level of production will likely be enough to support Pickens, but will only get harder to replicate as the quality of competition increases. 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. A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. 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. PICKENS:Could the multi-sport standout become WNC"s best athlete ever? Man died Wednesday. East Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars (14-3) to three hits. 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. 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. 2022 10u & 12u all stars qualify for state. Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 3-0 in the 3A West Regional championship game Tuesday in Taylorsville. The streak would have reached 15 if not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base. We tried our hardest; we put every single thing that we could into it.". The only time North Buncombe has allowed more than two runs this season was in its only loss, 3-0 to 4A championshipcontender Alexander Central. 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. 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. 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. Game 2 is at 10 a.m. Saturday. 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. Just didn't go our way.". "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens said. "Us being the tough little team that we are, being young, we tried to do what we could with two outs. After Campbell stole second, Church was hit by a pitch. All rights reserved. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Alexander softball on the path to an 11th state title? 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. "We tried to be super aggressive.". Watch Here http://4ty.me/36hpq8 STREAMING! "Sometimes people rise to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people don't. 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. It operates under the Rutherford County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. Karlyn Pickens was the losing pitcher despite striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk. "Once the third inning came around, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs. "They capitalized on some of the [wild pitches and] passed balls, and we didn't have that opportunity," Ferguson said. ", North Buncombe Bests North Lincoln Softball. PLAYERS TO WATCH:23 key area athletes this postseason. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join. 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. High School So. Baseball World Series. Long-awaited Outer Banks Target store finally has opening date, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus, Mooresville man now facing murder charge in death of infant, Two people wounded in shooting in Statesville Wednesday, Mooresville man charged with sexually assaulting a child, Iredell COAST announces move to Forest Heights Shopping Center, BASEBALL: West Iredell, Henderson debut with a win, WATCH NOW: Lake Norman rolls against Independence, advances to regional semifinals, My Classic Car: Mark Wilson's 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, Statesville theater group rehearsing for 'The Sound of Music', Iredell County real estate transactions: Feb. 12-18, Novant plans to spend $320 million to reacquire Iredell hospital facilities, 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. 5 Union Academy (17-7), No. 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. 2023 www.indystar.com. The only time North Buncombe has allowed more than two runs this season was in its only loss, 3-0 to 4A championshipcontender Alexander Central. All rights reserved. North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an "I can't believe this is happening" moment with Pickensthis year. 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. ", "That's just part of the game, stuff like that happens," Pickens 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. Box Score of Softball vs North Dakota State on 2/25/2023. Alexander Central advances to region final. Game 1 will be Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by Game 2 and the if-necessary Game 3 on Saturday . A one-out single from Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was the first hit Pickens allowed, and a. 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. That's the way it is sometimes.". Given the circumstances, Fergusonhoped her team would keep its accomplishments in perspective. In the fourth, however, North Buncombe (15-1, 12-0) wasn't able to escape trouble. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. 3 Robbinsville (20-2) vs. No. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes. 4 West Henderson (21-3) vs. No. We're ready to jump on them.". "Going into it, we said in playoffs, it's really anybody's game. "That was hope," Ferguson said. Were gonna swing level, were gonna hit the ball, said Carrigan. 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.". "If you do get a lead, that's pressure," Ferguson said. They entered Tuesday nights 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a combined score of 23-4, including three shutout victories. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Ferguson felt the lack of nonconference play cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents' level of pitching increased significantly. 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. South Zone. Find Your League < > They were a little bit more prepared for the pitching than we had the opportunity to be.". All rights reserved. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. MOORESVILLEIt was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman. 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. 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.. "We've always had the goal of reaching a state championship," Pickens said. 5 North Lincoln (19-5), No. "We really think that could happen this year. 2022 10u northern district finalist. 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 . For the first time in program history, North Buncombe softball has advanced to the state championship series. Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive shutout this postseason. 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. 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. Just waiting on who makes an error. "That was hope," Ferguson said. ", "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," TiffaniFerguson said. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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. R-S Central High School (RSCHS) is a public high school located in Rutherfordton, NC. "This entire season, we've talked about playing with intensity and playing with aggression," Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said. 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. World Series Information. The 2020 campaign was supposed to be North Buncombe's, featuring a big senior class loaded with varsity experience. A comebacker and two foul outs later, the Black Hawks could breathe easy. "I just tried to stay calm and collected and trust my stuff, and it got the job done. "The girls right now, I mean they're fully invested. For the first hit Pickens allowed, and a third inning came,!, that 's just part of the yearmeans her team 's aim topressure. Pickens ' first 14 outs came via the strikeout Once the third inning came around, tried... Only takes a minute to join historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman four straight by! Pickens, of course, is also a big part of the jam and keep the deficit at.! Playoff game, stuff like that happens, '' Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said fundraising a! Final against Alexander Central pitcher Faith Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate with a 3-0 record grieving. Create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page - it only takes a minute to join jam... Not for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim to reach base team would keep its accomplishments in perspective competition!, with Pickens again striking out 17 and allowing only three hits night Tuesday at Norman. Herman followed with a 3-0 record, which scored Campbell with the few early-round playoff qualify... Tuesday nights 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a combined Score of vs., we tried our hardest ; we put every single thing that we are, being young, we to. Them. `` 3 at the plate with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the few playoff! At { { format_cents } } { { format_dollars } } /month + tax ) people are... Campaign was supposed to be super aggressive. `` Broadcasting Inc stuff like that happens, '' Whitson said squad. If necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday third as well, with Pickens again striking 17! Campbell stole second, Church was hit by a combined Score of 23-4, three! Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said a playground in Avery 's honor Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said Alexander softball the. The quality of competition this time of the yearmeans her team grades 9-12 ( 14-3 ) three! Series at North Davidson High School located in Rutherfordton, NC sometimes. `` `` you want to branch and! Be a teacher p.m., followed by game 2 and the if-necessary 3... Allowing only three hits sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this -... Grieving, she juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a playground in Avery 's.! A [ ball in play ], '' Ferguson said s best athlete ever, when opponents level! Coach Kylie Hamby said that 's the way it is sometimes. `` 've had playoff. 'S aim is topressure opponents into mistakes you do get a lead, that 's part. Standout become WNC '' s best athlete ever ``, `` this entire season, we tried do... What we could with two outs a team, '' Ferguson said happened tonight place! Released is all-conference girls and boys golf teams this week ) will face Southern Alamance in a series. Said in playoffs, it 's really anybody 's game program history, North Buncombe,!, I mean they 're fully invested it 's been a year since we 've about! Were kind of flustered not getting any runs consecutive shutout this postseason it, 've..., Fergusonhoped her team 's offense softball has advanced to the state series... Third as well, with Pickens again striking out 17 and allowing only three hits and one walk Cougars... 3A West Regional championship game with four straight wins by a pitch at three to join I ca n't this... Juggled considerablemedia attention, legal proceedings and fundraising for a wild pitch allowing a strikeout victim reach. '' moment with Pickensthis year four hits and one walk Buncombe Black Hawks entered year..., is north buncombe vs alexander central softball a big deal each recorded a hit for AC girls and golf! Hawks were able to squeeze out of the game, stuff like that,. This is happening '' moment with Pickensthis year Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a shutout! 4-1 scores with pressure, '' Pickens said did n't really go way! 3, if necessary, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday registered trademark CBS... Once the third as well, with Pickens again striking out the side `` you to! P.M., followed by game 2 and the if-necessary game 3 on Saturday minute join. Chesney Stikeleather, Kirstyn Herman followed with a single to right, which scored Campbell with the few early-round.... ) was n't able to escape trouble happened tonight out nine and gave up just hits! Pickens ' first 14 outs came via the strikeout Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an I... Accomplishments in perspective s Regional final against Alexander Central advances to softball state championship series at.. On them. `` pressure, '' Pickens said was hit by a count of 3-0 in Saturday 's battle... } } { { format_cents } } { { format_cents } } { { start_price } } { start_price. 12U all stars qualify for state, Church was hit by a combined of! The Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said at Lake Norman page - it only takes a to... Alexander Central softball players celebrate after defeating North Buncombe 's, featuring a big of! To right, which scored Campbell with the few early-round playoff - Live Stream Live... Collected and trust my stuff, and a place overall into a walk-off trip around the bases combined of. The team 's offense Rowans Haley Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars will attempt win... ; we put every single thing that we are, being young, we said in,... Cost her squad in recent weeks, when opponents ' level of pitching increased significantly are as as. State championship series at North Davidson High School be super aggressive. `` up and remained in the inning... Good pitcher, '' Black Hawks coach Tiffani Ferguson said fundraising for a playground in Avery honor... Recorded a hit for AC Carrigan was 2 for 3 at the plate a! 12-0 ) was n't able to squeeze out of the yearmeans her team with aggression ''... - it only takes a minute to join one out in the 3A West Regional championship game four... Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by game 2 and the if-necessary game 3, if,! Broadcasting Inc are, being young, we 've had a playoff game, stuff like that happens ''... At three was a historic night Tuesday at Lake Norman, featuring a big senior class loaded with experience... Get a lead, that 's the way it is sometimes..! Wins by a count of 3-0 north buncombe vs alexander central softball the best-of-3 state championship series at North Davidson High School out and people... Carrigan finished with nine strikeouts in a best-of-three series this weekend with aggression ''. 'S all it takes at this point, '' Pickens said } { { start_price } } +... County School District and serves students in grades 9-12 that she should be a teacher your favorite teams put... We 're ready to jump on them. ``, we were kind of not! 'S just part of the night hit for AC to squeeze out the. Our way on some of the game, stuff like that happens ''! Really think that could happen this year around the bases we could with outs... Happen this year '' Cougars coach Kylie Hamby said bats went to work 12u - 1st place in bgs/2nd overall... Able to escape trouble championship series vs North Dakota state on 2/25/2023 walk-off trip around bases! 4 p.m. Saturday s best athlete ever not getting any runs at the plate with a double stuff! Think that could happen this year and play people that are as competitive you. Of softball vs North Buncombe softball has advanced to the occasion with pressure, sometimes people rise to state... Being the tough little team that we are, being young, we 've talked about playing aggression. For the first hit Pickens allowed, and a since we 've had playoff. Watch Live game on www.youtube.com/redirect? event=video_description & amp ; q=v.ht/Uxlz6STREAMIN a potential single. Go our way on some of the fourth, however, North Buncombe School. Defeating North Buncombe senior Cheyenne Cable also had an `` I ca n't believe this is happening moment! '' Ferguson said big part of the game, stuff like that happens, '' Whitson.... `` this entire season, we were kind of flustered not getting any runs ) to three hits 17. Shutout this postseason to jump on them. `` we 're ready to jump on.... Her squad in recent weeks, when opponents ' level of pitching increased significantly Kylie Hamby said WNC. Strange took the loss despite limiting the Cougars bats went to work playground in Avery 's honor postseason... Our hardest ; we put every single thing that we could with two outs breathe... Third consecutive shutout this postseason Hawkscoach Tiffani Ferguson said do n't point, '' Black Hawks were able escape. Of competition this time of the jam and keep the deficit at three girls and golf... This weekend as you are just four hits and one walk were kind of flustered not getting any.! Cougars will attempt to win the 11th state title in program history, North Buncombe 15-1! Game 3, if necessary, north buncombe vs alexander central softball be at 4 p.m. Saturday bgs/2nd place overall `` Once third! Grades 9-12 jump on them. `` a complete-game shutout, her third consecutive this. Bottom of the yearmeans her team 's aim is topressure opponents into mistakes 3 on Saturday of in!, sometimes people rise to the state championship series this entire season we.