Clash of the Champions
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Fresh off a four-set, comeback victory at Swain County on Dec. 4, the Lady Knights seemed to have all the momentum needed to prevail.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Sports
Robbinsville’s Hayden Stewart (left) and Ava Barlow won the respective boys and girls varsity races at the Currahee Classic on Dec. 2. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
All they do is win, win, win
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Home course advantage aside, the Black Knights’ varsity performance at the Currahee Classic turned heads across the Smoky Mountain Conference.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Eight’s a crowd
Kevin Hensley
Raleigh – In a move that has sparked both outcry and praise, the look of the 2021 state football playoffs will change significantly.
Following the conclusion of its 2020 Board of Directors’ winter meeting last week, the N.C.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Net worth
Kevin Hensley
Bryson City – When adversity displayed on the line, Robbinsville answered the call.
For only the second time this season, the Lady Knights (5-1, 4-1) were pushed to four sets in a crucial Smoky Mountain Conference showdown Friday night.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Lady Knights sweep Cherokee
Kevin Hensley
Cherokee – In what proved to be the only action Robbinsville would see last week, the Black Knights took care of business.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Making great strides
Kevin Hensley
Hayesville – A third-place individual finish in one race and four top-10 placers in another.
The Robbinsville cross country program ventured to Clay County for the Smoky Mountain Conference opener Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Locked and loaded
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Any sign of on-court rust or a lack of cohesiveness in the season debut against Rosman was quickly eliminated.
Following a 4-set loss to the Lady Tigers in the Smoky Mountain Conference opener Nov.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Lady Knights junior Yeika Jimenez (20) closes in on a kill attempt during Monday’s season opener against Rosman. Note athletes on both sides wearing masks, thanks to a recent mandate handed down by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Welcome back, Knights
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Socially-distanced benches. Masks obscuring the faces of players. A limit of 25 spectators in a high school gymnasium.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Robbinsville’s Maggie Knight (seated, center) signed her letter of intent to play softball at Chattanooga State on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Sitting with Maggie is father Billy and mother Joanne Knight. Standing in back (from left) are cousin Alex Knight, aunt Angie Knight, and grandparents Randy and Velvie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Earning her stripes
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Another Knight is taking her talents to the next level.
Senior backstop Maggie Knight inked a scholarship to play college softball with the Chattanooga (Tenn.) State Tigers, which plays in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association.
“I’m extremely excited,” Knight said.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The 2020-21 Robbinsville High School cross-country team consists of (from left): Sully Shanahan, Zeb Stewart, William Cable, Ava Barlow, Xander Wachacha, Phoenix Brooks and Hayden Stewart. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Black Knights off to the races
Kevin Hensley
* Robbinsville cross-country season preview
Robbinsville – No excuses here.
When the Robbinsville High School cross-country program hits the course for its first meet after press time Wednesday, the Knights will return just one girl and six boys from last year’s campaign.
Thursday, November 19, 2020