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Darion Ledbetter (5) celebrates with Tytan Teesateskie after scoring his first of two touchdowns during Sept. 12’s rout over Copper Basin. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Darion Ledbetter (5) celebrates with Tytan Teesateskie after scoring his first of two touchdowns during Sept. 12’s rout over Copper Basin. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Basin shaken

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The box score from Sept. 12, 2024's game between Copper Basin and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – Heading into the Sept. 12 showdown with Copper Basin, Tenn., the Black Knights were laser-focused on avoiding their first 0-4 start in 29 years. The Cougars never stood a chance.
Cameron Allison ran wild on defense for the Black Knights during Sept. 5’s Smoky Mountain Conference opener at Cherokee, scoring on an interception and punt return in Robbinsville’s trouncing of the Braves. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Cameron Allison ran wild on defense for the Black Knights during Sept. 5’s Smoky Mountain Conference opener at Cherokee, scoring on an interception and punt return in Robbinsville’s trouncing of the Braves. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

JV Black Knights run wild

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cherokee – Three defensive touchdowns, two scoring receptions and a 56-yard rush to the end zone.  No, the JV Robbinsville Black Knights (3-0) did not have the cheat codes turned on when they stepped off the bus at Cherokee on Sept.
The 10U Robbinsville Black Knights were able to enjoy the week of a lifetime in August, traveling to Ohio to compete in the inaugural Savannah Bananas Ball Youth Tournament. All names are listed from left in each row. Laying in front: Dake Haney and Jacob Emmons. Kneeling: Jax Mullinax, Jameson Baxter and Baylor Nichols. Standing: A.J. Farr, Canyan Gross, Kyson Carpenter, Kasen Garrison and Levi Millsaps. On shoulders: Lawton Gibby, Daylon Anderson, Brayden Menard and Eli Nelms.

The 10U Robbinsville Black Knights were able to enjoy the week of a lifetime in August, traveling to Ohio to compete in the inaugural Savannah Bananas Ball Youth Tournament. All names are listed from left in each row. Laying in front: Dake Haney and Jacob Emmons. Kneeling: Jax Mullinax, Jameson Baxter and Baylor Nichols. Standing: A.J. Farr, Canyan Gross, Kyson Carpenter, Kasen Garrison and Levi Millsaps. On shoulders: Lawton Gibby, Daylon Anderson, Brayden Menard and Eli Nelms.

Goin’ Bananas

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cleveland – Picture it: the crowd roars your name as you saunter up to the plate, your walk-up music ushering you closer to the clay. Suddenly, you stop. You might break into a dance too embarrassing to be recorded – except multiple cell phones in the stands are capturing your every movement.
Roman Jones (15) looks for some open room during Friday’s loss to Mountain Heritage. Jones scored both of Robbinsville’s touchdowns in the game. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Roman Jones (15) looks for some open room during Friday’s loss to Mountain Heritage. Jones scored both of Robbinsville’s touchdowns in the game. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Quinn essential to win

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The box score from Sept. 6, 2024's game between Mountain Heritage and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – The Knights enjoyed their first lead since the first play of the season Friday, when Roman Jones carved through the defense and scored on a 19-yard run.
Eli Lambert wraps up a would-be Mitchell rusher during Aug. 22’s season opener. Lambert snagged the game-winning touchdown catch last week at Mountain Heritage. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

Eli Lambert wraps up a would-be Mitchell rusher during Aug. 22’s season opener. Lambert snagged the game-winning touchdown catch last week at Mountain Heritage. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

Late-game heroics clinch Black Knights win

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Burnsville – Victory almost evaded the defending Smoky Mountain Conference champions, but persistence won out. Robbinsville entered halftime of Aug. 29’s JV trek to Mountain Heritage with a 16-12 lead, but found itself trailing the hosting Cougars 20-16 at the dawn of the fourth.
Senior Tanner Hedden was all fired up after dropping Braydon Hervey for a first-quarter loss Friday. Giving kudos to Hedden for the stop is Isiac Collins (7). Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Senior Tanner Hedden was all fired up after dropping Braydon Hervey for a first-quarter loss Friday. Giving kudos to Hedden for the stop is Isiac Collins (7). Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Panthers win rematch

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The box score from Aug. 30, 2024's game between Robbinsville and Franklin. Franklin – To say the Panthers have improved ten-fold from this time last year would be an understatement.
The 2024 Robbinsville High School cross country team. All names are listed from left. Front row: Avery Brown, Keller Henry, Austin Bohn and Nathan Frederick. Back row: Kamree Oliver, Abby Wehr, Bentley Riggins, Alyssa Bohn, Madison Cable and Skyler Oliver. Not pictured is Xamuel Wachacha. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2024 Robbinsville High School cross country team. All names are listed from left. Front row: Avery Brown, Keller Henry, Austin Bohn and Nathan Frederick. Back row: Kamree Oliver, Abby Wehr, Bentley Riggins, Alyssa Bohn, Madison Cable and Skyler Oliver. Not pictured is Xamuel Wachacha. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Fast and steady wins the race

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
* Robbinsville cross country season preview Robbinsville – With the talent pool on the roster, the Robbinsville High School cross country program has the potential to accomplish several things it has not in many years. Namely, win a race.
Xamuel Wachacha (3) stayed busy during Aug. 22’s JV season opener against Mitchell, nailing four PATs and reeling in one touchdown amid Robbinsville’s 38-6 blowout over the Mountaineers. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

Xamuel Wachacha (3) stayed busy during Aug. 22’s JV season opener against Mitchell, nailing four PATs and reeling in one touchdown amid Robbinsville’s 38-6 blowout over the Mountaineers. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

JV Knights trounce Mitchell

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Robbinsville – Domination. That’s the best way to summarize how the reigning Smoky Mountain Conference champions attained victory in their 2024 debut Aug. 22, as the JV Black Knights struck early and often to send the Mitchell Mountaineers packing 38-6 at Big Oaks Stadium.
Robbinsville quarterback Bryce Adams breaks away from the pursuit of East Surry’s Luke Bruner during Friday’s 21-19 loss to the Cardinals. Photos courtesy of JR Willoughby Photography

Robbinsville quarterback Bryce Adams breaks away from the pursuit of East Surry’s Luke Bruner during Friday’s 21-19 loss to the Cardinals. Photos courtesy of JR Willoughby Photography

Mistakes prove costly

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The box score from Aug. 23, 2024's game between Robbinsville and East Surry. Pilot Mountain – Things got off to an exciting start, but went off the rails quickly.