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In a cloud of dust, middle school Lady Knight Daphne Barlow slides under the tag during Tuesday’s road loss to Swain County. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

In a cloud of dust, middle school Lady Knight Daphne Barlow slides under the tag during Tuesday’s road loss to Swain County. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

1 win, 1 loss

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Martins Creek – It took a few games to bring it all together, but the middle school Black Knights finally moved into the win column Friday. In a road trip to Martins Creek, Robbinsville (1-3) knocked off the Hornets 5-2, thanks in part to a well-rounded afternoon from Rylen Orr.
Robbinsville’s Bryc Garrison had two hits and scored a run in the Knights’ loss to Swain County on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville’s Bryc Garrison had two hits and scored a run in the Knights’ loss to Swain County on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights searching for answers

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Robbinsville – After beginning the season with a victory, the Black Knights are still looking for win No. 2.
Robbinsville continues to pulverize the ball, with three Lady Knights launching long balls Monday at Hayesville. From left are Halee Anderson, Patience Frapp – who hit two – and Memory Frapp. Photo courtesy of Susan Crowe

Robbinsville continues to pulverize the ball, with three Lady Knights launching long balls Monday at Hayesville. From left are Halee Anderson, Patience Frapp – who hit two – and Memory Frapp. Photo courtesy of Susan Crowe

Breakin’ stitches

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Hayesville – Four home runs and a no-hitter. In a season where Robbinsville has a team average of .420 – while one pitcher has a 1.33 ERA and 50 strikeouts – Monday’s blowout at Hayesville (2-3, 0-3) should come as no surprise.
Robbinsville’s Yeika Jimenez was named the 1A West/Midwest Girls All-Star Game MVP, following her performance in Saturday’s exhibition at Highlands School. Presenting Jimenez with her award is (from left) Greg Grantham, executive director of the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association; Que Tucker, commissioner of the N.C. High School Athletic Association; and Dr. Bud Black, executive director of the 1A West/Midwest All-Star Games. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Yeika Jimenez was named the 1A West/Midwest Girls All-Star Game MVP, following her performance in Saturday’s exhibition at Highlands School. Presenting Jimenez with her award is (from left) Greg Grantham, executive director of the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association; Que Tucker, commissioner of the N.C. High School Athletic Association; and Dr. Bud Black, executive director of the 1A West/Midwest All-Star Games. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Hey now, you’re an All-Star

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 28, 2022
Highlands – For the first time since 2019, the 1A West/Midwest All-Star Games took place. And Robbinsville’s basketball program made sure to leave its mark on the evening, which played out at Highlands School.
Robbinsville’s Will Crisp competes in the rifle competition at Saturday’s District 9 Tournament. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

Robbinsville’s Will Crisp competes in the rifle competition at Saturday’s District 9 Tournament. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

Shooting season ends at district

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 28, 2022
Columbus – Robbinsville’s shooting season came to an unfortunate end at Saturday’s District 9 Tournament, which was held at the Polk County Gun Club.
Anna Williams looks to turn the second leg of a double play during March 15’s home game against Hayesville. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

Anna Williams looks to turn the second leg of a double play during March 15’s home game against Hayesville. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

Lady Knights continue to rake

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 28, 2022
Tallulah – Much like the varsity squad, the middle school Lady Knights are firing on all cylinders. Robbinsville (3-0) continued its hot start to the season Tuesday, besting Murphy 9-3 at P & J Field. “I am super proud of my girls and how hard they play,” said Knights head coach Anna Stewart.
Kade Garrison waits to apply the tag to Rosman’s Aaron Eubanks during March 10’s home game. Photo courtesy of Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Kade Garrison waits to apply the tag to Rosman’s Aaron Eubanks during March 10’s home game. Photo courtesy of Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Errors doom Black Knights

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 28, 2022
Robbinsville – Stymied by eight errors, the Black Knights were unable to get on a roll Tuesday. Robbinsville (1-3, 0-2) coughed up the ball eight times in the 15-2 home loss to Murphy (4-2, 2-1), in a game where the Knights held an early advantage.
Robbinsville senior Ivy Odom fires off one of the Lady Knights' 11 hits in Tuesday's lopsided victory over Murphy. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville senior Ivy Odom fires off one of the Lady Knights' 11 hits in Tuesday's lopsided victory over Murphy. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Success: affirmed

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 28, 2022
Robbinsville – It may be too early for such a bold question, but it is worth considering: who is going to stop the Robbinsville Lady Knights?
Robbinsville Middle School’s Presley Caylor tossed a no-hitter during the Lady Knights’ 10-0, season-opening victory at Hayesville on March 10. Photo by Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

Robbinsville Middle School’s Presley Caylor tossed a no-hitter during the Lady Knights’ 10-0, season-opening victory at Hayesville on March 10. Photo by Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

Caylor throws no-no; Lady Knights shine in season debut

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 18, 2022
Hayesville – Everywhere you looked, the Lady Knights glimmered in their season opener. Tasked with traveling to Hayesville to kickstart the campaign, Robbinsville (2-0) promptly went on a hitting tear across the second, third and fourth innings.
Robbinsville freshman Dayne Webster puts a charge into a pitch during March 10’s home opener against Rosman. Webster’s connection resulted in a solo home run. Photo by Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville freshman Dayne Webster puts a charge into a pitch during March 10’s home opener against Rosman. Webster’s connection resulted in a solo home run. Photo by Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights drop home openers

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Starting pitcher Cole Patterson retired the Rosman Tigers in order in the top of the first and the Black Knights entered the second after two batters reached, though with nothing to show for it. Then Rosman scored 11 runs.