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Luke Lovin improved to 3-1 for Robbinsville over the last week, picking up wins against Hiwassee Dam and Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Luke Lovin improved to 3-1 for Robbinsville over the last week, picking up wins against Hiwassee Dam and Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Level 28: unlocked

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Robbinsville – It was almost as if the Black Knights peered at Loudon Orr Memorial Field's scoreboard prior to beginning the bottom of the fourth Tuesday and said, "We can do better."  Everything was going Robbinsville's way at that point, but the hometown crew wasn't satisfied with a 15-0 lead.
Benton Gibby blisters an RBI single during March 20’s game against Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Benton Gibby blisters an RBI single during March 20’s game against Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights trounce Eagles

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Robbinsville – There was only one inning that the visitors could keep the Black Knights out of the score column Tuesday.

8 Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
At the conclusion of the 2025-26 basketball season, the annual All-Smoky Mountain Conference teams were released. For the Black Knights, Dane Knott and Luke Lovin were both named All-Conference. Kristian Bauzo, Nathan Frederick and Xamuel Wachacha each received honorable mentions.
The 2026 Robbinsville Black Knights. Names are listed from left in both rows. Kneeling in front: Jackson Lane, Ayden Farley, Xamuel Wachacha, Benton Gibby, Ayden Conley, Tegan Werner, Deacon Hyde and Joshua Satterfield. Standing: assistant coach Ethan Orr, head coach Thomas Menard, Zander Davis, Rylen Orr, Luke Lovin, Easton Shuler, Everett Taylor, Peyton Brooks, Evan Menard, and assistant coaches Adam Brooks and A.J. Conley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2026 Robbinsville Black Knights. Names are listed from left in both rows. Kneeling in front: Jackson Lane, Ayden Farley, Xamuel Wachacha, Benton Gibby, Ayden Conley, Tegan Werner, Deacon Hyde and Joshua Satterfield. Standing: assistant coach Ethan Orr, head coach Thomas Menard, Zander Davis, Rylen Orr, Luke Lovin, Easton Shuler, Everett Taylor, Peyton Brooks, Evan Menard, and assistant coaches Adam Brooks and A.J. Conley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville swept by Wildcats

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
In a pair of one-run heartbreakers, Robbinsville simply ran out of chances to execute when it needed to the most. The Black Knights hosted – then traveled to – Andrews for their latest, respective slate of baseball action Friday and Monday.

Black Knights split league play to begin season

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Robbinsville High School's baseball program has started the 2026 season with mixed results. After sweeping the beginning series with Rosman, the Black Knights ran into Hayesville – the defending Smoky Mountain Conference champions – in a make-up, home doubleheader Friday.
Lady Knights sophomore Bella Coats (40) breaks away from Bethany Community School's Brooke Carter (11) and Ryleigh Wiseburn (20) in the fourth quarter of Thursday's second-round playoff game. More photos can be purchased at geosnapshot.com/grahamstarsports. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights sophomore Bella Coats (40) breaks away from Bethany Community School's Brooke Carter (11) and Ryleigh Wiseburn (20) in the fourth quarter of Thursday's second-round playoff game. More photos can be purchased at geosnapshot.com/grahamstarsports. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights begin postseason run

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 27, 2026
Hiwassee Dam – Though the hosts put up a gallant effort, it was Robbinsville who stood tall at the end of Monday's fourth-round playoff game.
The Robbinsville Black Knights completed their historic 50th anniversary season by capturing the state individual tournament team championship Saturday in Greensboro. It was Robbinsville's second individual team title and the first 1A/2A crown. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Black Knights completed their historic 50th anniversary season by capturing the state individual tournament team championship Saturday in Greensboro. It was Robbinsville's second individual team title and the first 1A/2A crown. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Great things often happen in 3s

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Robbinsville Wrestling Head Coach Travis Hooper proudly displays the 1A/2A individual team championship plaque Saturday.
Lleyton Hooper maintains top control on Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy's Malachi Smith during Feb. 10's second-round, dual-team postseason match. Lleyton is 1-of-4 Black Knights that will vie for an individual state championship Saturday in Greensboro. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lleyton Hooper maintains top control on Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy's Malachi Smith during Feb. 10's second-round, dual-team postseason match. Lleyton is 1-of-4 Black Knights that will vie for an individual state championship Saturday in Greensboro. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights wrestling competes for individual glory

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 20, 2026
Robbinsville's Loxston Hooper won his 200th career bout during Tuesday's Western Regional dual-team postseason title match against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. Loxston will compete for an individual state championship in the 138-pound weight class Saturday.
The Robbinsville Black Knights won the program’s second dual-team state championship Tuesday night, defeating the South Davidson Wildcats 58-24 in the finals. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

The Robbinsville Black Knights won the program’s second dual-team state championship Tuesday night, defeating the South Davidson Wildcats 58-24 in the finals. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

Knights win 2nd state duals title

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Denton – Both times that Robbinsville has won a state dual-team championship, it has occurred in a high school gym. That's just the way the Black Knights would prefer it, of course: no need for a lot of glitz and glamour.  Robbinsville (No.
The Robbinsville Black Knights capped a strong showing at Feb. 11's state indoor track meet by winning their third championship of the day in the 4x400 relay. From left are head coach Dale Farr, Austin Bohn, Nathan Frederick, Benjamin Frederick, Colton McCoy and assistant coach Jeremy Lunsford. Photos courtesy of Robbinsville Indoor Track and Field

The Robbinsville Black Knights capped a strong showing at Feb. 11's state indoor track meet by winning their third championship of the day in the 4x400 relay. From left are head coach Dale Farr, Austin Bohn, Nathan Frederick, Benjamin Frederick, Colton McCoy and assistant coach Jeremy Lunsford. Photos courtesy of Robbinsville Indoor Track and Field

Boys win 3 indoor track championships

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Isiac Collins won the shot-put state title at Feb. 11's meet, recording a distance of 53' 11 ½.” Winston-Salem – The Robbinsville Black Knights indoor track and field team reported to the JDL Fast Track on Feb. 11 with purpose.