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Big inning dooms Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Bryson City – Entering the fifth inning of the final Robbinsville sporting event for the foreseeable future, things were knotted at 0-0. The Black Knights broke the deadline in the top of the frame and seemed poised to take command as the game entered the bottom of the fifth.

Seamless on the diamond

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Copperhill, Tenn. – If the first week is any indication, Black Knight fans could be in for a fun season of Robbinsville baseball.

Breaking the ice

Matthew Miller
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Lake Santeetlah – The polar plunge has been a go-to fundraiser for many different organizations throughout its years. Dating back to 1903 the Coney Island Polar Bear Club – led by Bernarr MacFadden – believed that taking a swim in freezing cold water had numerous health benefits.
Luke Wilson maintains top control on Uwharrie Charter’s Heaven Fitch during the 106-pound state finals Saturday night in Greensboro. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Luke Wilson maintains top control on Uwharrie Charter’s Heaven Fitch during the 106-pound state finals Saturday night in Greensboro. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Great to win state

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Greensboro – The road to a state wrestling title is a long journey, filled with countless hours behind the wheel. Plying your craft throughout the week – then applying what you’ve learned at a weekend tournament – becomes routine for those that crave the gold.
Thanks to Clayson Lane (left) setting a screen on Andrews’ Kabe Ellis, Robbinsville’s Brock Adams finds some open court during Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference quarterfinal tournament game against the Wildcats.

Thanks to Clayson Lane (left) setting a screen on Andrews’ Kabe Ellis, Robbinsville’s Brock Adams finds some open court during Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference quarterfinal tournament game against the Wildcats.

Robbinsville hoops experiences tournament blues

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Rosman – It wasn’t exactly the ending Robbinsville basketball was hoping for. The Knights began the 2019-20 Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament on Friday and by Monday night, had no teams left on the bracket. The Lady Knights (20-6, No. 4 seed) knocked off Swain County (5-18, No.
These five Robbinsville High School grapplers qualified for the 1A state tournament at the Western Regional tournament, which was held at Mount Airy this year. From left are Luke Wilson, Kyle Fink, Nathan Fisher, Justin Stewart and Jayden Nowell. Photo by Todd Odom/Contributing Photographer

These five Robbinsville High School grapplers qualified for the 1A state tournament at the Western Regional tournament, which was held at Mount Airy this year. From left are Luke Wilson, Kyle Fink, Nathan Fisher, Justin Stewart and Jayden Nowell. Photo by Todd Odom/Contributing Photographer

Fearsome fivesome heading to state

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Mount Airy – After a grueling, two-day tournament, five Robbinsville Black Knight wrestlers emerged as state qualifiers. Two emerged as 1A Western Regional champions.

Two games, two wins

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Robbinsville – For the first time this season, the Black Knights strung together back-to-back wins.  A big conference victory over Rosman (2-18, 1-10) on Tuesday, Feb.
Robbinsville Middle School’s Kage Williams (left) and Koleson Dooley pause between bouts at Saturday’s state championship tournament in Concord. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Middle School’s Kage Williams (left) and Koleson Dooley pause between bouts at Saturday’s state championship tournament in Concord. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Williams becomes 2X champ

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Concord – It was a long day, but the end result made it worth the wait. Robbinsville Middle School’s Kage Williams and Koleson Dooley competed in the 38th annual Junior High State Championship Tournament, which was held Saturday at Carolina Courts.
Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink controls Mount Airy’s Eric Olvera during the second round of the 1A state duals on Feb. 4. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink controls Mount Airy’s Eric Olvera during the second round of the 1A state duals on Feb. 4. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights fall in Western final

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Newland – Robbinsville High School’s dual-team wrestling season came to an abrupt end on Feb. 6, when the Black Knights fell in the 1A Western Regional Finals at Avery County High School.
Robbinsville's Jaret Panama has Mount Airy's Luke Leonard down for the count in the 170-pound bout of Tuesday's second-round state dual. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville's Jaret Panama has Mount Airy's Luke Leonard down for the count in the 170-pound bout of Tuesday's second-round state dual. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights fall in Western final

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 7, 2020
Newland – Robbinsville's journey to the 1A state dual finals was halted Thursday night. The Black Knights (18-8) traveled to Avery County for the third and fourth-round of the postseason tournament, with high hopes of another state finals appearance.