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Wildlife Commission Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Raleigh – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has opened the public comment period for proposed changes to agency regulations related to wildlife management, inland fisheries and game lands for the 2020-2021 seasons. The comment period will be open until Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.
The Robbinsville Black Knights get set at the line of scrimmage during the second half of Friday's 24-13 third-round playoff win over Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Black Knights get set at the line of scrimmage during the second half of Friday's 24-13 third-round playoff win over Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights advance to second-straight Western final

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 29, 2019
Robbinsville – Last year's 1A Western Regional Final pitted Murphy against Robbinsville. This year, that same match-up took place … only one round sooner.

Knights take opener

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Rabun Gap, Ga. – Robbinsville used a 25-point second stanza at Rabun Gap on Nov. 20 to propel the Lady Knights to a 56-45 victory. The Knights’ scoring was led by Desta Trammell, who dropped 19 against the Eagles.
Even Alleghany defensive back Lucas Wigg (31) could not slow down Robbinsville’s Lex Hooper on Nov. 21. The Knights’ running back scored three touchdowns in a 40-22, second-round playoff win over the Trojans. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Even Alleghany defensive back Lucas Wigg (31) could not slow down Robbinsville’s Lex Hooper on Nov. 21. The Knights’ running back scored three touchdowns in a 40-22, second-round playoff win over the Trojans. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Trojan horse

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Robbinsville – It’s time for Knights/Bulldogs II. Only this time, it will be under the Big Oaks. Robbinsville (12-0) knocked off the visiting Alleghany Trojans (4-9) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Nov.

Middle school Knights off to hot start

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Robbinsville – An explosive offense has propelled the Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights to a 2-0 start to the season. Hosting Rosman in the season opener Nov. 7 and Cherokee on Nov.
Coach Lucas Ford (left) can't contain his excitement as Clayson Lane (15) and Lex Hooper (20) rejoice in the moment Friday night at Murphy, after Robbinsville moved the chains for the final time in a Smoky Mountain Conference title-clinching 17-14 win over the Bulldogs. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Coach Lucas Ford (left) can't contain his excitement as Clayson Lane (15) and Lex Hooper (20) rejoice in the moment Friday night at Murphy, after Robbinsville moved the chains for the final time in a Smoky Mountain Conference title-clinching 17-14 win over the Bulldogs. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

What a Knight!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Murphy – In a high-stakes situation, Robbinsville hit the jackpot. The Black Knights (11-0) rallied from a halftime deficit Friday night at Murphy (9-2) to stun the Bulldogs 17-14, clinching the program’s first Smoky Mountain Conference title since 2015.

Robbinsville wins first conference title since 2015

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Murphy – In a high-stakes situation, Robbinsville hit the jackpot. The Black Knights (11-0) rallied from a halftime deficit Friday night at Murphy (9-2) to stun the Bulldogs 17-14, clinching the program's first Smoky Mountain Conference title since 2015.
Robbinsville sophomore Kennedy Cable leaps for a kill attempt during the Lady Knights’ third-round victory over Murphy on Oct. 31. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville sophomore Kennedy Cable leaps for a kill attempt during the Lady Knights’ third-round victory over Murphy on Oct. 31. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights ousted in 4th round

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Robbinsville – There’s never a good time to have a bad night.

Cross-country season ends at regionals

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Newton – Robbinsville’s cross-country team capped off another successful season during the 1A Western Regional meet Saturday at Southside Park. Sophomore Aynsley Fink was the top finisher for Robbinsville, as her time of 21:58.34 was good for 16th overall in the girls race.