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Robbinsville senior Luke Lovin delivers a pitch during the Black Knights' second-round playoff game Friday at Andrews. Lovin struck out 11 Wildcats across 5 1/3 innings. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Robbinsville senior Luke Lovin delivers a pitch during the Black Knights' second-round playoff game Friday at Andrews. Lovin struck out 11 Wildcats across 5 1/3 innings. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Knights fall in 2nd round

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Andrews – Down to their final three outs – and in a five-run hole – the Black Knights displayed the same tenacity Friday that propelled the program to just its third playoff appearance in 15 years.

Flyin' high

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Robbinsville – Across the span of eight innings and two games Friday, Andrews had three hits. The Lady Knights had 21.
The 2026 Robbinsville Black Knights. Names are listed from left in both rows. Kneeling in front: Jackson Lane, Ayden Farley, Xamuel Wachacha, Benton Gibby, Ayden Conley, Tegan Werner, Deacon Hyde and Joshua Satterfield. Standing: assistant coach Ethan Orr, head coach Thomas Menard, Zander Davis, Rylen Orr, Luke Lovin, Easton Shuler, Everett Taylor, Peyton Brooks, Evan Menard, and assistant coaches Adam Brooks and A.J. Conley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2026 Robbinsville Black Knights. Names are listed from left in both rows. Kneeling in front: Jackson Lane, Ayden Farley, Xamuel Wachacha, Benton Gibby, Ayden Conley, Tegan Werner, Deacon Hyde and Joshua Satterfield. Standing: assistant coach Ethan Orr, head coach Thomas Menard, Zander Davis, Rylen Orr, Luke Lovin, Easton Shuler, Everett Taylor, Peyton Brooks, Evan Menard, and assistant coaches Adam Brooks and A.J. Conley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville swept by Wildcats

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
In a pair of one-run heartbreakers, Robbinsville simply ran out of chances to execute when it needed to the most. The Black Knights hosted – then traveled to – Andrews for their latest, respective slate of baseball action Friday and Monday.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights display the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 1A Western Regional Championship, moments after defeating Andrews 53-38 in the title game Thursday at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Lady Knights display the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 1A Western Regional Championship, moments after defeating Andrews 53-38 in the title game Thursday at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights win 1A Western Regional title

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr (3) evades the defense of Lady Wildcats Juliet Holloway (4) and Knox Davis (0) for a second-half basket Thursday. Hickory – Behind explosive first and third quarters, the Lady Knights punched their ticket to its initial state finals appearance Thursday.
Robbinsville senior Abby Wehr splits the defense of Murphy's Kennedy White (3) and Emma Hensley (23) for a second-half lay-up attempt Feb. 12. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Robbinsville senior Abby Wehr splits the defense of Murphy's Kennedy White (3) and Emma Hensley (23) for a second-half lay-up attempt Feb. 12. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights fall in tournament quarterfinals

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Bella Coats shoots a foul shot during Feb. 12's junior varsity game at Murphy. Murphy – The Lady Knights entered the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament with vindication in mind. Sadly, the chance for redemption slipped away in the waning seconds of Feb. 17's quarterfinal clash with Andrews (No.
Brayden Lane manhandles Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy's Achilles Ochoa during the second round of the dual-team postseason Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Brayden Lane manhandles Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy's Achilles Ochoa during the second round of the dual-team postseason Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Tarred and feathered

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Robbinsville – It took less than 10 minutes of total bout time for the Black Knights to advance to the third round of the dual-team postseason. Showing that they were not being paid by the hour – or even the half-hour – Robbinsville (No.
Senior Abby Wehr (3) manuevers past the outstretched hand of Andrews' Juliet Holloway for a first-half basket attempt Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Senior Abby Wehr (3) manuevers past the outstretched hand of Andrews' Juliet Holloway for a first-half basket attempt Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights split divisional slate

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Robbinsville – The Lady Knights pounced on Murphy early in Jan. 22's home appointment and never looked back, going on to down the Lady Bulldogs 53-31. Robbinsville (8-7, 2-4) led 11-5 after the first quarter – though the visitors made things interesting by trimming the deficit to 20-15 at halftime.

Black Knights reign on Cats and Dogs

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Black Knights guard Dane Knott – shown launching a long-range shot Tuesday against Andrews – is averaging 21 points per game this season. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.
Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr looks to evade the interior defense of Andrews' Alexis Beasley during Friday's clash. The following evening at Smoky Mountain, Wehr delivered a 30-point performance for Robbinsville in a victory over the Mustangs. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr looks to evade the interior defense of Andrews' Alexis Beasley during Friday's clash. The following evening at Smoky Mountain, Wehr delivered a 30-point performance for Robbinsville in a victory over the Mustangs. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Wehr dusts Mustangs for 30

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Abby Wehr made sure that Robbinsville's first conference loss of the season didn't linger for long. One night removed from a tough 55-46 road loss to Andrews, the Lady Knights senior unleashed a 30-point showcase at Smoky Mountain on Saturday.
Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Knights win league debut

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Despite the raucous atmosphere inside Andrews' Ken Solesbee Athletic Center, the Robbinsville Black Knights played Friday's divisional opener with nerves of steel.