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Adair Panama takes down Tuscola's David Levi Wood during the 120-pound finals of Saturday's James Orr Invitational. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Adair Panama takes down Tuscola's David Levi Wood during the 120-pound finals of Saturday's James Orr Invitational. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Robbinsville wins James Orr Invitational

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
A pair of familiar faces stood tall at the conclusion of Saturday's James Orr Invitational.
The Robbinsville Black Knights went 5-0 at Saturday's Smoky Mountain Conference Duals Tournament to capture the divisional championship. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

The Robbinsville Black Knights went 5-0 at Saturday's Smoky Mountain Conference Duals Tournament to capture the divisional championship. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Black Knights capture duals championship

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Senior Adair Panama secured his 200th career victory during Saturday’s conference duals.
Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley (center, kneeling) talks strategy with his team, shortly before the second half of Jan. 8's road game against Highlands gets underway. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley (center, kneeling) talks strategy with his team, shortly before the second half of Jan. 8's road game against Highlands gets underway. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights back on winning streak

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Highlands – The first half of Jan. 8's trip to the Plateau was a shocker, both on paper and to the fans in attendance.

Middle school basketball ends regular season with wins

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
McKynlee Adams unloads a 3-pointer during Dec. 18's home game versus Andrews. Adams tallied 23 in Monday's road win over Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com Rosman – After a 17-day layoff, the Knights returned to the court for the final game of the regular season.

Knights carve through slate

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
While other programs enjoyed the Christmas break, Robbinsville wrestling continued to celebrate its 50th anniversary by doing what it does best: hitting the road for quality competition. Between a quad match at Tuscola on Dec.
Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Knights win league debut

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Despite the raucous atmosphere inside Andrews' Ken Solesbee Athletic Center, the Robbinsville Black Knights played Friday's divisional opener with nerves of steel.

Hooper, Panama win Grapple

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 26, 2025
Facing schools from across the Southeast, two Robbinsville wrestlers proved they were in a class of their own. The Great Smoky Mountain Grapple is an annual, two-day attraction at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville.
In-between games Dec. 18, Robbinsville Middle School recognized its eighth-grade basketball players. From left are Lady Knights Parklyn Anderson, Calin Gladden, Lakin Orr and Black Knights Kamden Driver, Brayden Allison, David Guzman, Landon Silvers, Carsan Snider, Micah York, Jaxon Blundell and Channing Jones.

In-between games Dec. 18, Robbinsville Middle School recognized its eighth-grade basketball players. From left are Lady Knights Parklyn Anderson, Calin Gladden, Lakin Orr and Black Knights Kamden Driver, Brayden Allison, David Guzman, Landon Silvers, Carsan Snider, Micah York, Jaxon Blundell and Channing Jones.

Middle school boys trounce Eagles, Wildcats

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 26, 2025
Robbinsville Middle School's boys closed out the home portion of their season on a high note. In a pair of games – where the outcomes were never in doubt – the 10-3 Black Knights routed Hiwassee Dam 64-44 in a make-up contest Dec.