Robbinsville

Kensley Phillips cuts past Mitchell's Mary Beth Woody during the second half of the 1A West/Midwest All-Star Game on Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Hey now, you’re All-Stars

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 23, 2023

It truly speaks volumes about the success of your program when you can send four players to two different showcases to end their high-school careers.

Isaiah Brown tees off on Hole No. 7 at Robbinsville’s “home” match Tuesday, which was held at Chatuge Shores Golf Course in Hayesville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Isiac Collins watches his putt attempt approach the No. 9 hole Tuesday. Hayesville – Channel the adrenaline surge you feel each time the Black Knights score a touchdown, hit a three-pointer at the buzzer or hit the game-winning, walk-off homer.

Despite the chilly elements Robbinsville has played in recently, Memory Frapp has warmed up at the plate. The junior unleashed home runs in back-to-back games last week. Photo by Montana Buchanan/The Graham Star

These girls can rake

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Robbinsville – Through seven games, they have outscored their foes 85-39; ran up a team average of .393 at the plate; homered five times; and have collectively posted five triples. And pundits were concerned that the Lady Knights might have an off year.

A resident parked this Coachmen RV on the side of N.C. Hwy. 28 in the Wolf Creek community over a month ago, raising the ire of neighbors due to its questionable setup.

Mired in controversy

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Wolf Creek – Residents within the area of Wolf Creek Heights and Gunter Hollow say they have raised concerns with local officials over a RV that has parked and set up what appears to be a temporary dwelling near the N.C. Hwy. 28 roadside.

Through a court order, this property at 349 Five Points Road in Robbinsville has been earmarked with a “nuisance abatement.” It is believed to be the first such instance of the ruling in Graham County history. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

1st nuisance abatement issued

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Any property in Graham County that has been declared a “nuisance” will be flagged with one of these signs from the sheriff’s office.

Though she did not get much of a chance to show off her arm, Robbinsville’s Presley Caylor struck out five of the eight batters she faced in the Lady Knights’ 16-0 win over Murphy on Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Middle school softball prevails in season opener

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Robbinsville – The Lady Knights were barely able to display the breadth of their talent in Tuesday’s season opener. In a quick 3-inning premiere, Robbinsville (1-0) toppled Murphy 16-0 on Judy Nichols Memorial Field.

Quinn Jumper looks to tag out Murphy’s Ty Laney during Monday’s road loss to the Bulldogs. Photo by Justin Fitzgerald/Cherokee Scout

Robbinsville baseball still hunting for 1st win of year

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Murphy – Three games into the 2023 slate and the Robbinsville Black Knights continue to pursue their first victory of the year.

5 athletes, 5 awards

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Robbinsville – The Black Knights were no slouch in providing the fanbase with a historic season of their own. The non-stop thrill ride included five overtime victories; a perfect 13-0 record at home (in fact, Robbinsville has not lost a home game since Jan. 7, 2022, a 51-44 loss to Hayesville.

Lady Knights senior Kensley Phillips has already sprinted to three triples in the first four games of the year. She is batting .312 this season. Photo by Montana Buchanan/The Graham Star

Wild conference opener goes to Knights

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Murphy – After Tuesday’s duel in Cherokee County, the Lady Knights Fast Pitch Softball Facebook page posted this quick update about the outcome, which might be the most apt descriptor of the proceedings: “A-maybe-not-so-pretty-but-thankful-to-have-a-win kind of game today.

Lady Knights senior Desta Trammell was recently announced as the 2022-23 Smoky Mountain Conference Girls Player of the Year – her second time earning the distinction. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Pursuit of her Destanee: complete

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Liz Carpenter, Sophomore, All-Conference Robbinsville – What else can be written about Desta Trammell? She has grown up loving the sport of basketball. The competitiveness. The tenacity. The skill. The discipline. The ups. The downs.