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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.
Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight was brought to tears early at Tuesday’s board of education meeting, as she was presented with a quilt made by students at the county’s educational academy. Giving Knight the gift is Emmanuel Conde (center) and Cecelia Maney. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight was brought to tears early at Tuesday’s board of education meeting, as she was presented with a quilt made by students at the county’s educational academy. Giving Knight the gift is Emmanuel Conde (center) and Cecelia Maney. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Early ideas for stadium renovations discussed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – When the Black Knights Nation files into Big Oaks Stadium for the 2025 season, they will do so with more a more spacious facility at their disposal.
Senior Memory Frapp turns on a pitch during Game 2 of the Western Regional Finals against East Wilkes on Friday. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

Senior Memory Frapp turns on a pitch during Game 2 of the Western Regional Finals against East Wilkes on Friday. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

Lady Knights swept from regional series

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, May 25, 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.
Robbinsville’s Naomi Taylor winds up during her relief appearance in Game 1 of the 1A Western Regional Finals on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of ZWC Sports

Robbinsville’s Naomi Taylor winds up during her relief appearance in Game 1 of the 1A Western Regional Finals on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of ZWC Sports

Early birds get the worm

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Ronda – Friday’s trip to Uwharrie Charter Academy was more than an overnight success, but the verdict is still out on what transpired Tuesday. Everything felt off for the Lady Knights.