Robbinsville

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

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
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – It took the MaxPreps algorithm five weeks to calculate what Lady Knights volleyball already knew: Robbinsville is the team to beat in 1A.
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

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
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – Before the Blue Knights knew what hit them, Robbinsville had a 41-0 lead.
JV Black Knight Kage Williams gave the Murphy defense fits throughout Robbinsville's 48-30 over the Bulldogs on Sept. 12. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

JV Black Knight Kage Williams gave the Murphy defense fits throughout Robbinsville's 48-30 over the Bulldogs on Sept. 12. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Streak: Over

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Robbinsville – Wren Millsaps waited a long time for it. As a player, he never won a game against Murphy. As a coach, he had never won a game against Murphy. That all changed on Sept. 12, as the Millsaps-led JV Black Knights (2-0) stunned the Bulldogs 48-30.

There are two sides to every story

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2019
I am a huge fan of The Andy Griffith Show. From Barney's mannerisms and facial expressions, to Goober, Gomer, Aunt Bea, Opie (a nickname I still use for one of my best friends to this day) and, of course, Sheriff Andy Taylor.

Robbinsville High gives back on 9/11

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
By Matthew Miller Special to The Graham Star   Robbinsville – Sept. 11, 2001 is considered one of the darkest days in American history.  There were nearly 3,000 deaths, 6,000 injuries sustained, and the country was in a panic. When would it happen again, and to whom?
Summer youth football camp participants led the Black Knights onto the field during Youth Night on Friday. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Summer youth football camp participants led the Black Knights onto the field during Youth Night on Friday. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Knights survive Eagles

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Robbinsville – Friday the 13th’s showdown between Robbinsville and Rabun Gap, Ga., filled in all the blanks for those who buy into the not-so-unusual Gregorian Calendar event.
Peggy Denton of Denton Wreath Company was one of many vendors on-hand for the third annual Robbinsville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Peggy Denton of Denton Wreath Company was one of many vendors on-hand for the third annual Robbinsville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Downtown crafts festival a hit

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Robbinsville – In spite of threatening skies, the third annual Robbinsville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival was the biggest ever, with more than a dozen booths filling the Courthouse Square on Saturday However, the future of the festival is still in question.
Jubilation sets in for the Robbinsvlle Lady Knights, moments after a thrilling 5-set victory over Murphy on Sept. 5. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Jubilation sets in for the Robbinsvlle Lady Knights, moments after a thrilling 5-set victory over Murphy on Sept. 5. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

At long last!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Robbinsville – The last time Robbinsville defeated Murphy in volleyball, this year’s class of seniors were still in middle school. The 2015 sweep of the Lady Bulldogs seemed like a distant memory until Sept.
Conner Hyde finds some real estate during PeeWee action at Murphy on Saturday. Photo by Jenny Millsaps

Conner Hyde finds some real estate during PeeWee action at Murphy on Saturday. Photo by Jenny Millsaps

Smokey Mountain Youth Conference Football Results: Sept. 7, 2019

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2019
*PeeWee: Robbinsville 26, Murphy 12 *Termites: Robbinsville 6, Murphy 46 *Mites: Robbinsville 12, Murphy 8 *Midgets: Murphy 14, Robbinsville 8 Next games: Saturday, vs. Swain County, 9:30 a.m.