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Robbinsville’s seniors Olivia Lewis (9), Liz Carpenter (center) and Claire Barlow (3) celebrate Barlow’s stout block in the closing moments of set one Monday against T.C. Roberson. The Lady Knights swept the Lady Rams in the season premiere. Also pictured on the court is Ryn Hooper (8); Daphne Barlow is behind Claire. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Robbinsville’s seniors Olivia Lewis (9), Liz Carpenter (center) and Claire Barlow (3) celebrate Barlow’s stout block in the closing moments of set one Monday against T.C. Roberson. The Lady Knights swept the Lady Rams in the season premiere. Also pictured on the court is Ryn Hooper (8); Daphne Barlow is behind Claire. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Rams stuffed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Ella McGuire delivered some tough serves during the JV Lady Knights’ season opener Monday. Robbinsville – If the Lady Knights play the entire season like they did Monday, opponents are going to have a hard time finding a way to attain victory.
Delaney Brooms took a chance by visiting Fayetteville Technical Community College on July 26 – and left with a scholarship to play volleyball.

Delaney Brooms took a chance by visiting Fayetteville Technical Community College on July 26 – and left with a scholarship to play volleyball.

Sweeping plans out from under the rug

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Robbinsville – As the ink was drying on former Lady Knights teammate Aubrie Wachacha’s volleyball/basketball commitment to Warren Wilson College, Delaney Brooms was busy securing her future some 352 miles away.
Fresh off high school graduation two months ago, Aubrie Wachacha solidified her immediate plans for the future by signing to play both volleyball and basketball at Warren Wilson College. Sitting with Wachacha are father Randy Wachacha (left), sister Amara Wachacha and mother Monaka Wachacha. Standing in back (from left) are grandmother Carolyn Wachacha, plus Debbie and John Bird. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Fresh off high school graduation two months ago, Aubrie Wachacha solidified her immediate plans for the future by signing to play both volleyball and basketball at Warren Wilson College. Sitting with Wachacha are father Randy Wachacha (left), sister Amara Wachacha and mother Monaka Wachacha. Standing in back (from left) are grandmother Carolyn Wachacha, plus Debbie and John Bird. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Plans aren’t always cut and dry

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Robbinsville – Despite interest trickling in from colleges around the region, Aubrie Wachacha knew what she wanted to do after graduating from Robbinsville High at the end of May: cosmetology school. However, life had other ideas.
Following a stunning announcement Monday, Robbinsville High School alumna Abigail Knight will suit up for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in her final collegiate softball season next year.

Following a stunning announcement Monday, Robbinsville High School alumna Abigail Knight will suit up for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in her final collegiate softball season next year.

Nothing lasts forever

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Columbia, S.C. – Just two months ago, Abigail Knight hoisted the American Athletic Conference championship trophy high above her head. It was a moment she had long waited for at the collegiate level, as a title of any kind had evaded her during previous efforts from Boston College.

Back to the starting line

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Robbinsville – For the second consecutive year, the Black Knights’ cross-country program will begin the season with a new head coach at the helm.
Colby White speaks at the June 5 Robbinsville High School wrestling state championship ring ceremony. The Graham County alum has been appointed the new head coach of the Black Knights’ powerhouse varsity grappling program. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Colby White speaks at the June 5 Robbinsville High School wrestling state championship ring ceremony. The Graham County alum has been appointed the new head coach of the Black Knights’ powerhouse varsity grappling program. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Decision painted in black and white

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Robbinsville – This isn’t Colby White’s first rodeo, but the difference in program reputations is night and day.

8 Lady Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 20, 2024
A 24-win season and the program’s second trip to the Western Regional Finals resulted in the Robbinsville Lady Knights nabbing top honors when the All-Smoky Mountain Conference lineup was revealed at the end of the season.

5 Black Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley
Friday, June 14, 2024
The best season of Robbinsville High School baseball in over a decade was handsomely rewarded when this year’s All-Smoky Mountain Conference list was revealed at the conclusion of the campaign.
Members of the East Wilkes faithful pleaded their case, but Robbinsville junior Liz Carpenter was all fired up as she greeted Suri Watty after being called safe on a game-tying slide in Game 2 of the Western Regional Final Series on Friday. The deadlock was the closest the Lady Knights came to leading in the contest, as the Lady Cardinals went on to collect the victory and advance to the state finals. Photos by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

Members of the East Wilkes faithful pleaded their case, but Robbinsville junior Liz Carpenter was all fired up as she greeted Suri Watty after being called safe on a game-tying slide in Game 2 of the Western Regional Final Series on Friday. The deadlock was the closest the Lady Knights came to leading in the contest, as the Lady Cardinals went on to collect the victory and advance to the state finals. Photos by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

‘They gave themselves a chance’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – Even with an extra day of preparation and renewed motivation in their corner, the Lady Knights were unable to force a tiebreaker in the Western Regional Finals. East Wilkes (No.