A series of unfortunate events
Kevin Hensley
Marietta, Ga. – Ten runs on five hits.
And that was just in the top of the first.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Sports
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker talks with the media before Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Suntrust Park. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
'Today is a new day'
Kevin Hensley
Marietta, Ga. – Ahead of Game 5 of the National League Division Series, Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker met with media to discuss where the team is after returning home to finish the first round of the playoffs.
Needless to say, everything is playing in Atlanta's favor.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Too little, too late: Atlanta drops Game 1 to St. Louis
Kevin Hensley
Atlanta – In a game full of rallies, the Braves ended up on the wrong side of a comeback bid.
Ahead for the majority of Thursday's NLDS opener at Suntrust Park, Atlanta's 3-1 lead slowly slipped away over the final six outs and despite a pair of homers from Ronald Acuna, Jr.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson (22) dashes the hopes of Rosman's Thomas Collins on a big gain Friday. Anderson surpassed the 5,000 career-yards mark during the game. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star
Chasing history
Kevin Hensley
Rosman – The countdown is on.
With 151 rushing yards during Friday's 54-0 win at Rosman, Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson joined the 5,000-yard club, becoming just the third Black Knight in school history to achieve the feat.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Let the good times roll
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – For the second-straight week, the Lady Knights sit atop the 1A rankings.
Robbinsville (14-1) mowed down Cherokee (2-12) in a 25-12, 25-17, 25-19 road sweep on Sept. 26, before defeating Hayesville (11-6) in a 25-13, 25-12, 25-15 home victory on Tuesday’s special Pink Night.
Friday, October 4, 2019
JV Knights suffer first loss
Kevin Hensley
Andrews – Lost fumbles and missed opportunities led to the junior varsity Black Knights’ first loss of the season.
Robbinsville (2-1) traveled to Andrews (4-0) on Sept. 26 for a showdown between the only two undefeated JV teams left in the Smoky Mountain Conference.
Friday, October 4, 2019
With Xavier Rattler (55) and Stewart Carver (52) clearing a path, Robbinsville’s Wade Hamilton (10) makes his way to the end zone for the final Black Knights touchdown of Friday’s conference opener at Rosman. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star
15 and done
Kevin Hensley
Rosman – In a game that lasted just 90 minutes, the Black Knights put the Smoky Mountain Conference on notice.
Robbinsville (6-0) made the long trek to Rosman (1-5) for the division opener Friday, holding the Tigers to just 15 yards of offense and scoring almost at-will in a 54-0 rout.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Surrounded by teammates Karlyn Matheson, Kennedy Cable (4) and Karcee Dooley (22), Lady Knights sophomore Halee Anderson prepares to spike the ball during Tuesday’s sweep against Andrews. Now 12-1 on the year, Robbinsville has moved into the No. 1 state ranking for all 1A schools. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
1st in the state is great
News Staff
Robbinsville – It took the MaxPreps algorithm five weeks to calculate what Lady Knights volleyball already knew: Robbinsville is the team to beat in 1A.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
"Misfit Wranglers" compete at Ag fairs
Robbi Pounds
The Graham County 4-H Livestock Club – also known as the Misfit Wranglers – formed just this year, but the club has already competed in three agricultural fairs in the past two months.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville’s Clayson Lane (15), Grady Garland (65) and Lex Hooper close in on Georgia Force quarterback Kyle Moseley during Friday’s non-conference finale. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star
Knights joust Knights
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Before the Blue Knights knew what hit them, Robbinsville had a 41-0 lead.
Thursday, September 26, 2019