Robbinsville

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.
Reality sets in for Taylor Rennoldson as a Taser makes contact at Friday’s certification course. Holding Rennoldson are deputies Logan Howarth (left) and Justin Stewart; chief detective Travis Brooks is in back, moments after deploying the Taser.

Reality sets in for Taylor Rennoldson as a Taser makes contact at Friday’s certification course. Holding Rennoldson are deputies Logan Howarth (left) and Justin Stewart; chief detective Travis Brooks is in back, moments after deploying the Taser.

To protect and serve

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Robbinsville – When summoned to the witness stand, it is crucial that an officer of the law can confidently state why a particular use of force was deployed in the apprehension a suspect. There is nothing like first-hand experience to back up what is said while the officer is under oath.
Robbinsville High School’s Murphy Shanahan draws back during Feb. 22’s archery competition in Marble. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Sports

Robbinsville High School’s Murphy Shanahan draws back during Feb. 22’s archery competition in Marble. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Sports

Shooting team aiming for state appearance

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Though the results of Saturday's district competition in Columbus still have not given the Black Knights a definitive answer on whether they will make a trip to Ellerbe this year, the Robbinsville shooting team targeted its first two tournaments of the year with increased precision.
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 High School freshman Nick Wilson has been selected to participate in the Western North Carolina Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program. He is pictured alongside Robbinsville High agricultural teacher Adrienne Watts. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Robbinsville High School freshman Nick Wilson has been selected to participate in the Western North Carolina Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program. He is pictured alongside Robbinsville High agricultural teacher Adrienne Watts. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Young cattleman

Latresa Phillips
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Robbinsville – Nick Wilson has been chosen from among 45 applicants to participate in the 2025 Western North Carolina Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program.
Avery Webster makes a running catch in right field Monday against Rosman. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Avery Webster makes a running catch in right field Monday against Rosman. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Black Knights drop slugfests

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 14, 2025
Robbinsville – Even with 20 combined runs in their last two games, the Black Knights are still on a quest for win No. 1 this season.
Dreylee Webster drives the ball during Friday’s loss to Enka. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Dreylee Webster drives the ball during Friday’s loss to Enka. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Lady Knights split 3A slate

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 14, 2025
Webster – Fresh off the losing end of a pitching duel, the Lady Knights took out their frustrations in a three-inning road game Monday. Carrying a 3-2 lead as the game went into the top of the third, Robbinsville took off the kiddie gloves and unloaded 14 runs on Smoky Mountain.