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Adair Panama takes down Tuscola's David Levi Wood during the 120-pound finals of Saturday's James Orr Invitational. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Adair Panama takes down Tuscola's David Levi Wood during the 120-pound finals of Saturday's James Orr Invitational. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Robbinsville wins James Orr Invitational

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
A pair of familiar faces stood tall at the conclusion of Saturday's James Orr Invitational.

Candidate questions budget cuts

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Robbinsville – "Some of the things I may say may upset some of y'all; some of them, you might agree with; but frankly, I don't care." With that opening statement, Chase Lancaster opened a proverbial can of worms at Tuesday's Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting.
The Robbinsville Black Knights went 5-0 at Saturday's Smoky Mountain Conference Duals Tournament to capture the divisional championship. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

The Robbinsville Black Knights went 5-0 at Saturday's Smoky Mountain Conference Duals Tournament to capture the divisional championship. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Black Knights capture duals championship

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Senior Adair Panama secured his 200th career victory during Saturday’s conference duals.
Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley (center, kneeling) talks strategy with his team, shortly before the second half of Jan. 8's road game against Highlands gets underway. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley (center, kneeling) talks strategy with his team, shortly before the second half of Jan. 8's road game against Highlands gets underway. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights back on winning streak

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Highlands – The first half of Jan. 8's trip to the Plateau was a shocker, both on paper and to the fans in attendance.
Zaelyn Phillips pulls down one of her team-best 12 rebounds during Jan. 8's overtime, road victory against Highlands. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Zaelyn Phillips pulls down one of her team-best 12 rebounds during Jan. 8's overtime, road victory against Highlands. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights win overtime thriller

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Highlands – In the very definition of a "roller-coaster ride," Robbinsville came out on the winning end. Even if it took an extra quarter of basketball to cinch the victory.

Middle school basketball ends regular season with wins

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
McKynlee Adams unloads a 3-pointer during Dec. 18's home game versus Andrews. Adams tallied 23 in Monday's road win over Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com Rosman – After a 17-day layoff, the Knights returned to the court for the final game of the regular season.

Knights carve through slate

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
While other programs enjoyed the Christmas break, Robbinsville wrestling continued to celebrate its 50th anniversary by doing what it does best: hitting the road for quality competition. Between a quad match at Tuscola on Dec.
Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr looks to evade the interior defense of Andrews' Alexis Beasley during Friday's clash. The following evening at Smoky Mountain, Wehr delivered a 30-point performance for Robbinsville in a victory over the Mustangs. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr looks to evade the interior defense of Andrews' Alexis Beasley during Friday's clash. The following evening at Smoky Mountain, Wehr delivered a 30-point performance for Robbinsville in a victory over the Mustangs. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Wehr dusts Mustangs for 30

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Abby Wehr made sure that Robbinsville's first conference loss of the season didn't linger for long. One night removed from a tough 55-46 road loss to Andrews, the Lady Knights senior unleashed a 30-point showcase at Smoky Mountain on Saturday.
Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Knights win league debut

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Despite the raucous atmosphere inside Andrews' Ken Solesbee Athletic Center, the Robbinsville Black Knights played Friday's divisional opener with nerves of steel.