Lady Knights fall short in regional final

The Robbinsville Lady Knights were understandably distraught while accepting the 1A Western Regional Runner-Up plaque after dropping the game 41-30 to Bishop McGuinness. All names are listed from left. Front row: Desta Trammell, Kensley Phillips, Bella Ford, Fala Welch and Suri Watty. Back row: Liz Carpenter, Olivia Lewis, Aubrie Wachacha, Bentley Riggs, Abby Wehr, Anna Williams, Katie-Lyn Gross, Anna York and Maleah Cox. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Desta Trammell’s pursuit of the all-time Robbinsville Lady Knights’ scoring record ended at 1,950. The record belongs to April Holder, who dropped 2,005 between 1986-89, but Trammell did set the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s record for consecutive free-throws made, connecting on 63 straight attempts between her junior and senior campaigns.

Often touted as the uncrowned “Best Defender” in the Smoky Mountain Conference, senior Kensley Phillips turned in another well-rounded performance in her final varsity game Saturday.