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After making a reception during the July 10, 7-on-7 scrimmage against Tuscola, Isiac Collins weaves through the Mountaineer defense. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

After making a reception during the July 10, 7-on-7 scrimmage against Tuscola, Isiac Collins weaves through the Mountaineer defense. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Early glimpse

Kevin Hensley
Monday, July 21, 2025
Waynesville – This week marks the end of Robbinsville’s most-active offseason in many years. Athletes, coaches and the Black Knights fan base are reinvigorated by a regime change; in return, attendance for summer workouts has been higher than usual.
Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Practice makes perfect

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Robbinsville – If Monday's exhibitions are any indication, another Smoky Mountain Conference title could very well be in the immediate future of Black Knights basketball. Hosting Murphy and Andrews for a pair of scrimmages, Robbinsville went through its playbook with a roster of 10 at its disposal.
Members of the Graham County Fire and Rescue Squad work their way back to shore after rescuing James Vollmer following an accident that sent the area dentist into the Cheoah River on May 13. Photos courtesy of Graham County Fire and Rescue

Members of the Graham County Fire and Rescue Squad work their way back to shore after rescuing James Vollmer following an accident that sent the area dentist into the Cheoah River on May 13. Photos courtesy of Graham County Fire and Rescue

Andrews man rescued from river

Marshall McClung
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Yellow Creek – Graham County Fire and Rescue members and others were called out to perform a swiftwater rescue on the Cheoah River around 7:45 p.m., on May 13, when 911 dispatchers received word of a car in the water roughly three miles south of Tapoco Lodge on U.S. 129.
Shortstop Myah Winfrey looks to make the out at first during March 18’s home game against Andrews. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Shortstop Myah Winfrey looks to make the out at first during March 18’s home game against Andrews. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Lady Knights back on track

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Looking to avenge their first loss of the season, the middle school Lady Knights entered Friday's road game on the wrong end of a 6-4 ballgame. Unfazed by the elements, Robbinsville put together back-to-back innings of three-run softball to stun the hosting Andrews Lady Wildcats 10-6.
Naomi Taylor struck out seven Andrews batters en route to delivering a perfect game against the Lady Wildcats on Friday. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Naomi Taylor struck out seven Andrews batters en route to delivering a perfect game against the Lady Wildcats on Friday. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Taylor-made performance

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Robbinsville – There were 15 runs poured onto the Lady Wildcats in Friday's shortened affair – and yet, one player still managed to stand out from the pack.
Freshman Easton Shuler (2) stomps onto home plate while being greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer Friday against Andrews. The long ball was part of a successful comeback bid for the Black Knights against the Wildcats. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Freshman Easton Shuler (2) stomps onto home plate while being greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer Friday against Andrews. The long ball was part of a successful comeback bid for the Black Knights against the Wildcats. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Save the best for last

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Robbinsville – The Black Knights made the most out of their last six outs.
Anna Williams drives the ball March 12 at Owen. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Anna Williams drives the ball March 12 at Owen. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

War machines

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Black Mountain – Entering March 12's home game with Robbinsville, the Owen War Lassies boasted an unblemished record.
Freshman hurler Rylen Orr posted a no-hitter and struck out 11 Copper Basin batters en route to Robbinsville’s first win of the year Monday. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Freshman hurler Rylen Orr posted a no-hitter and struck out 11 Copper Basin batters en route to Robbinsville’s first win of the year Monday. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Go big or go home

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Copperhill, Tenn. – A 10-run inning from the visiting team has to leave a sour taste in your mouth. When it happens in the top of the first, it can also leave you feeling defeated. Robbinsville poured off the bus in Polk County, Tenn.
Robbinsville senior Roman Jones tries to shirk a Bradford Prep defender while charging toward the basket during Tuesday’s first-round playoff game. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Robbinsville senior Roman Jones tries to shirk a Bradford Prep defender while charging toward the basket during Tuesday’s first-round playoff game. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Black Knights fall to Bradford Prep Bears

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Bryce Adams pushes a shot over the defense of Andrews’ Ty Clark and Kegan Ellis in the second half of Saturday’s conference-tournament finale. Adams ended his basketball tenure with the Knights as the program’s all-time leading scorer. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.