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Senior lineman Carlos Lopez (54) attempts to bring down Andrews quarterback Donovan Carpenter during Robbinsville’s foray against the Wildcats on Friday. Photo courtesy of Haley Coffey

Senior lineman Carlos Lopez (54) attempts to bring down Andrews quarterback Donovan Carpenter during Robbinsville’s foray against the Wildcats on Friday. Photo courtesy of Haley Coffey

Black Knights eliminated from conference-title picture

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Andrews – For the first time since 2018, there will be a new champion in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Robbinsville made the short pilgrimage to Andrews for a highly-anticipated showdown Friday.
The Black Knights Marching Band performs its 2022 show, “Valhalla,” at A.C. Reynolds’ Cedar Cliff Classic on Oct. 8 in Asheville. The regiment has been turning heads all year with its spirited performances and a wave of enthusiasm – and the hard work has paid off with numerous accolades collected at two competitions. Photos courtesy of Robbinsville High School Band

The Black Knights Marching Band performs its 2022 show, “Valhalla,” at A.C. Reynolds’ Cedar Cliff Classic on Oct. 8 in Asheville. The regiment has been turning heads all year with its spirited performances and a wave of enthusiasm – and the hard work has paid off with numerous accolades collected at two competitions. Photos courtesy of Robbinsville High School Band

Marching to the beat of their own drum

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 20, 2022
It had been a while since Robbinsville High School fielded a marching band in state competitions. But judging from how the team performed in two competitions this year, the Black Knights Marching Band is a force to be reckoned with.
Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Spoil sports

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robbinsville – What began as a highly-anticipated clash turned into a lopsided victory – for the visitors.
A trio of cousins – Bryce, Cuttler and Brock Adams (from left) – sparked Robbinsville’s defensive and offensive fortunes during the second half of Friday’s 30-13 conference win over Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

A trio of cousins – Bryce, Cuttler and Brock Adams (from left) – sparked Robbinsville’s defensive and offensive fortunes during the second half of Friday’s 30-13 conference win over Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Adams Family

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Robbinsville – It took just over 32 minutes for the first touchdown of Friday night’s game to make it onto the scoreboard – and it was by Cherokee. In the remaining 15:53, Robbinsville scored 30 unanswered points – all from the same bloodline.
The JV Robbinsville Black Knights gather for one last time at midfield on Sept. 28 following their 26-6 win over Hayesville. The victory clinched a share of the Smoky Mountain Conference title. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The JV Robbinsville Black Knights gather for one last time at midfield on Sept. 28 following their 26-6 win over Hayesville. The victory clinched a share of the Smoky Mountain Conference title. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Buzz kills

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Robbinsville  – From start to finish, there may not have been a more improved team this season than the junior varsity Black Knights. The gradual increase in performance was capped Sept.
Cuttler Adams slices through a jostle at the line during the Sept. 29 conference opener at Swain County. Adams was responsible for all of Robbinsville’s scoring in the Knights’ win over the Maroon Devils. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Cuttler Adams slices through a jostle at the line during the Sept. 29 conference opener at Swain County. Adams was responsible for all of Robbinsville’s scoring in the Knights’ win over the Maroon Devils. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Cut to the chase

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Bryson City – It might have been the lowest yardage Cuttler Adams has recorded this season, but sometimes the impact a player makes cannot be measured by statistics.
Members of the JV Black Knights – Tillman Adams (12), Kasen Buchanan, Isiac Collins, John Dominguez-Romero (74), Matthew Phillips (7) and Kellen Ensley (52) – were all smiles while jogging off the field after Collins connected on a rare JV point-after during Robbinsville’s 59-6 romping of Andrews on Sept. 22. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Members of the JV Black Knights – Tillman Adams (12), Kasen Buchanan, Isiac Collins, John Dominguez-Romero (74), Matthew Phillips (7) and Kellen Ensley (52) – were all smiles while jogging off the field after Collins connected on a rare JV point-after during Robbinsville’s 59-6 romping of Andrews on Sept. 22. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Complete tune-up

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 30, 2022
Robbinsville – Just six days prior to challenging for a piece of the pie, the junior varsity Black Knights put on a showcase.
Not a Trojan was found in the path of senior fullback Turner Jackson on Friday, as he began a 58-yard scoring sprint during the Knights’ 40-7 squashing of Alleghany. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Not a Trojan was found in the path of senior fullback Turner Jackson on Friday, as he began a 58-yard scoring sprint during the Knights’ 40-7 squashing of Alleghany. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Anything but a war

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 30, 2022
Robbinsville – If you are a casual observer, you would have never known the Black Knights had not played a football game in two weeks. The Alleghany Trojans made a 4 ½-hour trip for Friday’s homecoming game at Robbinsville.
With Murphy’s Jude Pinkerton (78) in pursuit – and Robbinsville’s Owen Blevins (77) scanning the field for any signs of disruption – JV Black Knight Tillman Adams works his way upfield Sept. 15 at Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

With Murphy’s Jude Pinkerton (78) in pursuit – and Robbinsville’s Owen Blevins (77) scanning the field for any signs of disruption – JV Black Knight Tillman Adams works his way upfield Sept. 15 at Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Show up, show out

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Murphy – It was a bad night to be a Bulldog. From the opening whistle on Sept. 15, the junior varsity Robbinsville Black Knights dictated control over Murphy, with a mixture of solid rushing and stubborn defense stalling the hosts in a 22-16 triumph.
With Kellen Ensley (52) running interference, JV Black Knights quarterback Luke Lovin rolls out for a pass Sept. 8 at Cherokee. Photo courtesy of Haden Key/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

With Kellen Ensley (52) running interference, JV Black Knights quarterback Luke Lovin rolls out for a pass Sept. 8 at Cherokee. Photo courtesy of Haden Key/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

JV Knights edge Cherokee

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Cherokee – Much like their varsity counterparts would do the next night, the junior varsity Black Knights won a game on a post-touchdown play. Taking on Cherokee in a pivotal Smoky Mountain Conference showdown on Sept.