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The Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights finished second at Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament in Cherokee. From left are Ryelon Waldroup, Ethan Webster, Houston Ditmore, Dalton Hill, Isaac Picon, Juan Rios, Koleson Dooley, Mason Phillips, Anjelo Fierro and Whelon Sellers. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Black Knights finish 2nd

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Robbinsville Middle School’s Isaac Picon controls Swain County’s James Stroman in the 126-pound championship finals at Saturday’s tournament.</body></html>

Members of the Robbinsville High School wrestling program come together to celebrate Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament championship. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights of the round table

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Cherokee – There’s no doubt about it: Robbinsville’s wrestling dynasty lives on.

Black Knights involved in another near-miss

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Black Knight senior Court Carpenter unleashes a 3-point attempt during Friday’s home game against Hayesville.

Prior to the Jan. 14 home dual with Andrews, Robbinsville High School wrestling recognized its four seniors (from left): Gracye Burchfield, Justin Stewart, Kamron McGuire and Nathan Fisher. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Representing "The 'Ville"

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Bryson City – The Robbinsville Black Knights traversed across county lines Saturday to compete in the annual Devil Duals.

Champions!

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Robbinsville’s Xander Wachacha scored a Black Knights-best 15 points in the Jan.</body></html>

Black Knights reach finals

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Middle school Black Knight Roman Jones has his eyes on the prize during the first-round championship tournament game against Andrews on Saturday.</body></html>

Redemption time is here

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Lady Knights senior Cambrie Lovin (2) outpaces the defense of Andrews’ Ravin Wright for a basket during Friday’s road win. Lovin was the top scorer for Robbinsville in the game.</body></html>

Read between the lines

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 23, 2020

The defense of Robbinsville’s Chris Wright (21) during Friday’s road game at Andrews forces Landon White to search for options.</body></html>

Robbinsville’s Justin Stewart has full control of Rabun Gap, Ga.’s Aidan Loring during the 160-pound finals of Saturday’s James Orr Invitational. Stewart won the bout 3-0 to seize the bracket. Photo by Jenny Millsaps/Contributing Photographer

Smith, Stewart win James Orr Invitational

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Robbinsville’s Micah Smith was fired up after scoring the deciding pin that clinched the 106-pound weight class Saturday.</body></html>

Middle school ready for tourney

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Donovan Carpenter – shown soaring over the Cherokee defense during Jan.</body></html>