This Day in Star History

Black Knights quarterback Lamar Shuler charges for a first down during Oct. 2, 1980's game against Hayesville.

Black Knights quarterback Lamar Shuler charges for a first down during Oct. 2, 1980's game against Hayesville.

This Day in Star Sports History: Oct. 9, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Oct. 9, 1997 * Robbinsville stymied the Rosman Tigers, 20-15. The 5-0 Black Knights successfully located the end zone on a pair of Coy Adams rushes (84 and 55 yards), as well as an 88-yard Greg Barlow rush. Adams finished the game with 157 yards, while Barlow had 101.
The Oct. 2, 1970 edition of The Graham Star featured a photo of the Lady Knight cheerleaders. Front row (from left) are Betty Davis, Marilyn Phillips, Lisa Phillips and Glenda Perkins. Back row (from left) are Linda Waldroup, Martha Collins, Captain Sandy Phillips, Cathy Orr and Julie Pullium.

The Oct. 2, 1970 edition of The Graham Star featured a photo of the Lady Knight cheerleaders. Front row (from left) are Betty Davis, Marilyn Phillips, Lisa Phillips and Glenda Perkins. Back row (from left) are Linda Waldroup, Martha Collins, Captain Sandy Phillips, Cathy Orr and Julie Pullium.

This Day in Star Sports History: Oct. 2, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Oct. 2, 1986 * The Knights fell in the Smoky Mountain Conference opener to Swain County, 35-6. Robbinsville's only touchdown came when Eric Crisp rushed across the threshold on a five-yard carry in the third quarter. Oct.
In this photo from the front page of the Sept. 25, 1970 edition of The Graham Star, Ronnie Waldroup (right) begins an eight-yard run in the Smoky Mountain Conference title game against Hayesville, thanks to a hole opened up by offensive linemen Roger Anderson (71) and Barry Millsaps (51).

In this photo from the front page of the Sept. 25, 1970 edition of The Graham Star, Ronnie Waldroup (right) begins an eight-yard run in the Smoky Mountain Conference title game against Hayesville, thanks to a hole opened up by offensive linemen Roger Anderson (71) and Barry Millsaps (51).

This Day in Star Sports History: Sept. 22, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Sept. 25, 1986 * Tom Barlow had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville's 28-6 homecoming win over Andrews. Darby Snider scored the first Knights joust, a two-yard heave with 28 seconds left in the first quarter.

This Day in Star History: Sept. 22, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Star's front page from 55 years ago: Sept. 22, 1970. Sept. 25, 1986 * Christy McMonigle was named the 1986 Miss Black Knight during halftime of the Andrews/Robbinsville game. Lorae Carver received first runner-up and Jackie Stiles was second runner-up.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights volleyball team was featured on The Graham Star's Sept. 18, 1980 front page. All names are listed from left in each row. Front row: Lynette Anderson, Claudine Williams, head coach Judy Nichols, Debi Payne and Myra Adams. Second row: Loretta Williams, Eve Wachacha, Linda Garland, Kim Jenkins and Vicki Jordan. Back row: Tammy Chekelelee, Jennifer Wachacha, Debbie Stiles, Elaine Stewart and Lisa Jones. The team was 3-1 when the photo was published.

The Robbinsville Lady Knights volleyball team was featured on The Graham Star's Sept. 18, 1980 front page. All names are listed from left in each row. Front row: Lynette Anderson, Claudine Williams, head coach Judy Nichols, Debi Payne and Myra Adams. Second row: Loretta Williams, Eve Wachacha, Linda Garland, Kim Jenkins and Vicki Jordan. Back row: Tammy Chekelelee, Jennifer Wachacha, Debbie Stiles, Elaine Stewart and Lisa Jones. The team was 3-1 when the photo was published.

This Day in Star Sports History: Sept. 18, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
Sept. 18, 1997 * The headline read, "Robbinsville destroys Polk County." The recap lived up to the billing: the Knights won 41-6 over the Wolverines, amassing 424 offensive yards in the blowout.

This Day in Star History: Sept. 18, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
The Star’s front page from 45 years ago: Sept. 18, 1980. Sept. 18, 1997 * Local resident Roger Shuler continued his quest to build a golf course in the county. He appeared at a Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting, seeking support before approaching the U.S.
With his chin strap loosened, Larry Sawyer struggles to his feet after earning a first down in Robbinsville's season-opening victory over Andrews on Sept. 4, 1970.

With his chin strap loosened, Larry Sawyer struggles to his feet after earning a first down in Robbinsville's season-opening victory over Andrews on Sept. 4, 1970.

This Day in Star Sports History: Sept. 11, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Sept. 11, 1986 * Robbinsville fell 25-6 to Sylva-Webster. The Knights' lone touchdown came in the second quarter, when Eric Crisp scooped up a fumble and returned the ball 38 yards – trimming the Eagles' advantage at that moment to 10-6.

This Day in Star History: Sept. 11, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Star’s front page from 55 years ago: Sept. 11, 1970. Sept. 11, 1986 * Six exchange students were spending the 1986-87 school year in Graham County. Christian Pagel and Michael Philipp resided in Germany, while Christine Pielken was a resident of Switzerland.