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Luke Lovin improved to 3-1 for Robbinsville over the last week, picking up wins against Hiwassee Dam and Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Level 28: unlocked

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Robbinsville – It was almost as if the Black Knights peered at Loudon Orr Memorial Field's scoreboard prior to beginning the bottom of the fourth Tuesday and said, "We can do better." Everything was going Robbinsville's way at that point, but the hometown crew wasn't satisfied with a 15-0 lead.

Robbinsville senior Anna Williams had two doubles in Tuesday’s win over Cherokee. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights remain perfect

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 9, 2026

With the season well past the midway point, it's time to pose a legitimate question: is there a team left on the road to a state championship that can derail the Robbinsville Lady Knights?

Freshman hurler carves up 18

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Ella Nelms waits to fire a pitch during Game 2 of March 20’s home doubleheader against Andrews. Robbinsville’s freshman hurler is averaging 10.1 strikeouts per game.

Benton Gibby blisters an RBI single during March 20’s game against Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights trounce Eagles

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Robbinsville – There was only one inning that the visitors could keep the Black Knights out of the score column Tuesday.

8 Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

At the conclusion of the 2025-26 basketball season, the annual All-Smoky Mountain Conference teams were released. For the Black Knights, Dane Knott and Luke Lovin were both named All-Conference. Kristian Bauzo, Nathan Frederick and Xamuel Wachacha each received honorable mentions.

Flyin' high

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Robbinsville – Across the span of eight innings and two games Friday, Andrews had three hits. The Lady Knights had 21.

The 2026 Robbinsville Black Knights. Names are listed from left in both rows. Kneeling in front: Jackson Lane, Ayden Farley, Xamuel Wachacha, Benton Gibby, Ayden Conley, Tegan Werner, Deacon Hyde and Joshua Satterfield. Standing: assistant coach Ethan Orr, head coach Thomas Menard, Zander Davis, Rylen Orr, Luke Lovin, Easton Shuler, Everett Taylor, Peyton Brooks, Evan Menard, and assistant coaches Adam Brooks and A.J. Conley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville swept by Wildcats

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

In a pair of one-run heartbreakers, Robbinsville simply ran out of chances to execute when it needed to the most. The Black Knights hosted – then traveled to – Andrews for their latest, respective slate of baseball action Friday and Monday.

Ella Nelms delivers a pitch during March 3's season opener against Rosman. Nelms has not given up a run this year and has already struck out 61 batters. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Complete shutdown

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Through the first six games of the year, Daphne Barlow has already homered twice and driven in 11 runs for the Robbinsville Lady Knights. Her first long ball came March 9 at Enka. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.

Black Knights split league play to begin season

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Robbinsville High School's baseball program has started the 2026 season with mixed results. After sweeping the beginning series with Rosman, the Black Knights ran into Hayesville – the defending Smoky Mountain Conference champions – in a make-up, home doubleheader Friday.

The Robbinsville Lady Knights gather with the 1A state championship runner-up plaque at half-court March 11, after dropping the title game 58-44 to Wilson Preparatory Academy. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights fall in 1A championship game

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Winston-Salem – A magical run for Lady Knights basketball came to a disappointing end March 11.