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Knights drop season debut

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 8, 2024
Tellico Plains, Tenn. – Head coach Brent Icenhower told The Graham Star that Robbinsville competed well in Tuesday’s season opener, but fell victim to fielding errors and kickstarted a rally too late in an 11-7 loss at Tellico Plains, Tenn.

Middle school wins openers

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 8, 2024
Andrews – Like the dark cloud that lingered over western North Carolina on Tuesday, Robbinsville Middle School rained on the hosting Andrews Wildcats’ parade in the season debut.
In her first game as a Robbinsville Lady Knight, Sophie Roberts launched the program’s first home run of the year at Smoky Mountain on Monday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

In her first game as a Robbinsville Lady Knight, Sophie Roberts launched the program’s first home run of the year at Smoky Mountain on Monday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Offensive outpour

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 8, 2024
Webster – Everywhere you looked, Monday’s season opener for the Robbinsville Lady Knights was nothing but positive. A 12-run top of the first ended things before they really got started for Smoky Mountain (0-2), as Robbinsville almost batted around twice in its first offensive series of the year.
Robbinsville seniors Zoie Shuler and Cuttler Adams – shown competing at last year’s state championship meet – will help usher in the Knights’ 2024 track & field season. As part of their curtain call, both are seeking returns to the 1A dance. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville seniors Zoie Shuler and Cuttler Adams – shown competing at last year’s state championship meet – will help usher in the Knights’ 2024 track & field season. As part of their curtain call, both are seeking returns to the 1A dance. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Success is not complex

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 8, 2024
* Robbinsville track & field season preview Robbinsville – As the track & field program continues to build its roster depth from the ground up, the varsity roster is set to compete with what new head coach Dale Farr deems a strong “nucleus.

Source of town’s water loss narrowed down

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 8, 2024
Fontana Dam – After years of searching, the source of a substantial water leak in one county municipality may have finally been discovered. At the Feb. 21 Town of Fontana Dam council meeting, the water plant’s ORC (Operator-in-Responsible-Charge) Carrie Stewart briefed the panel on the discovery.
Darion Ledbetter turns to fire a second-half attempt Tuesday against North Stokes. Thanks to the Vikings, Robbinsville’s season came to an early halt in the first round of the state playoffs. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Darion Ledbetter turns to fire a second-half attempt Tuesday against North Stokes. Thanks to the Vikings, Robbinsville’s season came to an early halt in the first round of the state playoffs. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Black Knights fail in conquest to down Vikings

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 1, 2024
Robbinsville – The visitors came out swinging Tuesday, opening a 10-0 lead before the Black Knights mustered their first response. However, Robbinsville (No. 16 seed, 16-8) was unable to recoup the cost of the early rush from North Stokes (No.
Robbinsville senior Delaney Brooms unloads a 3-point attempt over the defense of Hayesville’s Emma Ashe during Feb. 20’s meeting in the semifinals of the conference tournament. The Knights and Jackets were paired together in the first round of the playoffs exactly one week later, with Hayesville pulling away late to advance in the postseason race. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville senior Delaney Brooms unloads a 3-point attempt over the defense of Hayesville’s Emma Ashe during Feb. 20’s meeting in the semifinals of the conference tournament. The Knights and Jackets were paired together in the first round of the playoffs exactly one week later, with Hayesville pulling away late to advance in the postseason race. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights unable to recreate playoff magic

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 1, 2024
Hayesville – It was the fourth time this year that Robbinsville had drawn the Lady Jackets as its opponent. The Lady Knights made the trek to Clay County on Tuesday to face their conference rival in the first round of the state playoffs. Robbinsville (No.
Zoie Shuler committed to play softball at the University of Tennessee in the offseason. She will spend her senior year as a Robbinsville Lady Knight, proving why the Vols requested her talents.

Zoie Shuler committed to play softball at the University of Tennessee in the offseason. She will spend her senior year as a Robbinsville Lady Knight, proving why the Vols requested her talents.

Lady Knights hoping experience, youth will mean state gold

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 1, 2024
Memory Frapp enters her senior year as the Lady Knights’ go-to hurler. She fanned 108 batters last season.  Robbinsville – They have power, youthful exuberance and one of the most experienced lineups in the program’s history, top to bottom.

Black Knights attempting to break through ceiling

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 1, 2024
Robbinsville – It seems to be an overarching narrative at the outset of each Black Knights baseball season: could this be the year Robbinsville qualifies for the playoffs? The drought stretches back to 2011, but Robbinsville is focused on the here and now – not the years gone by.