Robbinsville

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.
The Robbinsville PeeWees were all smiles after winning the Cracker Bowl championship Saturday in Franklin. Photo by Jenny Millsaps/Contributing Photographer

The Robbinsville PeeWees were all smiles after winning the Cracker Bowl championship Saturday in Franklin. Photo by Jenny Millsaps/Contributing Photographer

Cracker Bowl Champs!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Franklin – It was a nailbiter, but Robbinsville got the job done.
Downtown Robbinsville is in much need of an economic boost, as many businesses have closed down and several buildings are in a state of disarray. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Downtown Robbinsville is in much need of an economic boost, as many businesses have closed down and several buildings are in a state of disarray. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Designation in the works

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Robbinsville – Historic preservationist Sybil Argintar met with local officials and citizens Oct. 29, to explain the on-going process of trying to put downtown Robbinsville on the National Register of Historic Places.
Surrounded by a pack of Wildcats – six to be exact – Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson trucks ahead during Friday’s 28-7 win over Andrews. Anderson broke the all-time Black Knights rushing record in the fourth quarter of the game. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Surrounded by a pack of Wildcats – six to be exact – Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson trucks ahead during Friday’s 28-7 win over Andrews. Anderson broke the all-time Black Knights rushing record in the fourth quarter of the game. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

5,614 steps to history

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Robbinsville – Rylee Anderson entered Friday’s regular-season home finale against Andrews just 152 yards shy of rewriting the record books. Anderson broke free on the third Robbinsville snap from scrimmage for a 68-yard rushing touchdown.

How Sweet it is

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 31, 2019
  Robbinsville – Success does not come overnight. It takes a lot of groundwork, long hours in the gym and countless days of practice on off-days. So naturally, when a team has played together since third grade, success is bound to happen.
Lilly Lancaster and Charida Willis (front table), as well as Wilhem Crisp, Russell Hooper and Eddie Brooms (back table) persue through some books at Robbinsville High School on Monday. Graham County Schools received a grade of "C" for their literacy levels during the 2018-19 year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Lilly Lancaster and Charida Willis (front table), as well as Wilhem Crisp, Russell Hooper and Eddie Brooms (back table) persue through some books at Robbinsville High School on Monday. Graham County Schools received a grade of "C" for their literacy levels during the 2018-19 year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

County schools hoping to improve on grades

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Robbinsville – According to the 2018-2019 school performance grades, all three Graham County schools are operating at a “C” level.  However, as Robbinsville Elementary School Principal Jaime Hooper said, “A child is more than a test score.
Black Knights Clayson Lane, Rossi Wachacha and Kamron McGuire (from left) were pumped up after Candler Edwards recovered a Swain County fumble during the first quarter of Monday’s 43-6 win over the Maroon Devils. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Black Knights Clayson Lane, Rossi Wachacha and Kamron McGuire (from left) were pumped up after Candler Edwards recovered a Swain County fumble during the first quarter of Monday’s 43-6 win over the Maroon Devils. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Monday Knight delight

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Robbinsville – On Hall of Fame night, Robbinsville put on a display that will be discussed for years to come. A much-hyped showdown with the Swain County Maroon Devils (7-2) proved to be a lopsided affair, as the Black Knights (9-0) controlled both sides of the ball in a resounding 43-6 victory.

Time for Round 3

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Murphy – A win over Hayesville in the semi-finals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament Tuesday night has pitted the top two teams in the division against one another for a rubber match. Robbinsville (20-2) received the No.