Sports

100 successes

Kevin Hensley

Friday, December 8, 2023

Robbinsville High School’s Alexis Panama reached a career milestone in the semifinals of Saturday’s Jim Hayes Invitational in Charlotte: 100 wins.

In the scramble for a fumble, Kage Williams laid a hard hit on Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

End of the road

Kevin Hensley

Friday, December 8, 2023

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Senior Chase Calhoun (2) shoves away the attempt of Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore during Friday’s 1A Western Regional Final in Robbinsville. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Robbinsville halted in Western finale

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Robbinsville – The Black Knights saw their magical run to the 1A Western Regional finals come to a heartbreaking end Friday against the defending state champions.

Lady Knight cheerleaders Raylee Knott (left) and Kalyn Cable recently entertained the masses at Disney World.

Sharing Christmas cheer

Latresa Phillips

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – As we enter this season of holiday cheer, two Robbinsville High School cheerleaders are working overtime.

Knights sting Jackets

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Hayesville – The post-Thanksgiving, turkey hangover failed to affect the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program.

Jetting toward success

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

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The 2023-24 Robbinsville Lady Knights varsity wrestling team. Names are listed from left. Front row: Nora Thomas, Koda Stinson, Anna Norris, Andrea Sheeks, Jayce Shuler, Velvet Carver, Hailey McLucas and Haley Burchfield. Back row: head coach Josh Winfrey, Alex Parton, Pacey Bradshaw, Kenzie Belk, Kaley Lofty, Kyla Jenkins, Campbell Brooks, Alexis El-Khouri and Jennifer Guzman. Not pictured is assistant coach Sarah Orr. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Trendsetters

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

* Lady Knights wrestling season preview

Robbinsville – Every dynasty has to begin somewhere.

With Bryce Adams in motion, Robbinsville quarterback Donovan Carpenter lines up behind the Knights' offensive line (comprised here of Quinn Jumper, Dayne Webster, Kellen Ensley, Dane Daniels and Roman Jones, from back to front) during Friday's fourth-round playoff game against North Rowan. Consistency up front is one of the driving forces behind the Black Knights reaching the 1A Western Regional Final for the fifth time in six years. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

'To be the man ...'

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

* 1A Western Regional Finals preview

With nothing but open real estate in front of him, Robbinsville senior Cuttler Adams glances over at North Rowan’s Jarmais Morrow en route to a huge gain Friday against the Cavaliers. Adams set another rushing record in the game, while also tallying four touchdowns in the fourth round of the postseason. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

Rollin’ over Rowan

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

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Knights trounce Cavaliers to reach Western finals

Kevin Hensley

Friday, November 24, 2023

Robbinsville - The Black Knights made it look easy Friday night, steamrolling the visiting North Rowan Cavaliers 44-14 to ensure another trip to the Western finals.