Quest for gold almost over
Kevin Hensley
Hayesville – A win tonight would achieve something that the JV Black Knights football program has not accomplished in quite some time.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Junior Claire Barlow (3) rises above Swain County’s Kinsley Hyatt during Sept. 21’s road match in Bryson City. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
Rough Knights at the office
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – The reintroduction to conference play did not go according to plan for the Robbinsville Lady Knights.
An 8-match win streak was snapped in a 4-set loss at Swain County on Sept.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Senior running back Cuttler Adams pokes through an open spot during the second half of Friday’s home loss to Rabun Gap, Ga. Photos by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star
Home invasion
Kevin Hensley
Final stats from Friday's game against Rabun Gap, Ga.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
This drawing shows the new route for the upcoming Robbinsville High School Homecoming Parade on Oct. 13, which will see the route begin and end at the new entrance to the school (Wayne Carringer Blvd., off Rodney Orr Bypass).
Homecoming Parade set for Oct. 13
News Staff
Robbinsville – All community members, organizations, businesses, clubs, sports and churches are being called upon by Robbinsville High School, encouraging support and participation in this year’s homecoming parade.
The annual extravaganza will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Town of Lake Santeetlah Council Member Ralph Mitchell could not contain his excitement while on Zoom for the Sept. 14 meeting after being presented with a certificate recognizing Mitchell, 94, as the oldest public servant in North Carolina.
Mitchell recognized for service
Kevin Hensley
Lake Santeetlah – Still sharp as a tack, Ralph Mitchell had one inquisitive comment when asked to speak on his special recognition at the Sept. 14 Lake Santeetlah Town Council meeting.
“That I’m old?” Mitchell asked dryly, before laughing.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Driver airlifted after crash
Ruby Annas
Fontana Dam – At 9:22 p.m. Monday, state troopers Ty Gibbs and Johnathan Jones responded to a crash in the 1500 block of Fontana Dam, on Hwy. 28.
The crash involved a 73-year old female, driving a Ford Fiat, who collided into a guardrail, slid across the embankment and overturned.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The “Black Knight Swarm” that has made waves all year – this time, compromised of Bryce Adams (6), Quinn Jumper (12), Kellen Ensley (54) and Chase Calhoun (2) – combines forces to stop Rabun Gap’s Anthony Quinn, Jr. on Friday night. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star
Black Knights handed first loss of season
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – All things considered, Friday’s loss can easily be viewed as a win for the Black Knights.
For the first time since 2018, Robbinsville was paired against Rabun Gap, Ga. The Knights won the last showdown between the programs 43-34, on the road Sept. 14, 2018.
Friday, September 22, 2023
JV Black Knight Elijah Kirkland (7) attempts to slow down the efforts of Murphy’s Blake Davis on Sept. 7. Kirkland scored on the second play of Sept. 14’s road game at Andrews, which opened the floodgates in a 34-0 shutout of the Wildcats. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star
4 down, 2 to go for JV Knights
Kevin Hensley
Andrews – Visits to Hayesville and Swain County are all that stand between the JV Black Knights and a conference title.
Robbinsville gnashed the Andrews Wildcats from the opening kickoff Sept. 7, taming the hosts’ efforts in a 34-0 shutout at Hugh Hamilton Stadium.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Cuttler Adams finds an open hole during Sept. 1’s game at Mountain Heritage. Adams has recently been selected to play in a pair of prestigous showcases after his high-school career wraps up. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
‘Believe and have faith’
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Cuttler Adams has been a busy man as of late.
Realizing his potential to play at the next level, the perennial Black Knights running threat has turned up the heat on his quest to improve throughout 2023.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Lady Knights senior Aubrie Wachacha has finely-tuned her service game throughout her career and is peaking at the right time: her 68 aces at press time lead the Smoky Mountain Conference. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
Ace in the hole
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – There’s a reason Aubrie Wachacha is the first Lady Knight to step behind the service line in the rotation.
Friday, September 22, 2023