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After making a reception during the July 10, 7-on-7 scrimmage against Tuscola, Isiac Collins weaves through the Mountaineer defense. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

After making a reception during the July 10, 7-on-7 scrimmage against Tuscola, Isiac Collins weaves through the Mountaineer defense. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Early glimpse

Kevin Hensley
Monday, July 21, 2025
Waynesville – This week marks the end of Robbinsville’s most-active offseason in many years. Athletes, coaches and the Black Knights fan base are reinvigorated by a regime change; in return, attendance for summer workouts has been higher than usual.
Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Practice makes perfect

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Robbinsville – If Monday's exhibitions are any indication, another Smoky Mountain Conference title could very well be in the immediate future of Black Knights basketball. Hosting Murphy and Andrews for a pair of scrimmages, Robbinsville went through its playbook with a roster of 10 at its disposal.

Youth football kickoffs changed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Depending on when your athlete suits up, cooler temperatures could await when their respective youth football game kicks off this fall. The Smokey Mountain Youth Conference recently voted to switch to an evening schedule for its typical four-game slate. Games will now follow a 4 p.m./5 p.m./6:30 p.
Wyleigh Gibby reaches for a pop-up during Monday's 8U coach-pitch game between Murphy/Ranger All-Stars and Robbinsville. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Wyleigh Gibby reaches for a pop-up during Monday's 8U coach-pitch game between Murphy/Ranger All-Stars and Robbinsville. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Little League, big problem

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Surrounded by a bevy of excitement, the Blue Ridge Mountain Little League released its championship playoff brackets Memorial Day weekend.

3 Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Luke Lovin The 2025 All-Smoky Mountain Conference team was recently unveiled. Three Robbinsville Black Knights were on the roster: senior Quinn Jumper and junior Luke Lovin were named to the All-Conference line-up, while freshman Easton Shuler received an Honorable Mention.

He’s back!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – It’s rare that a coach comes out of retirement on a fourth occasion – and with an undefeated streak on the line, no less.
Claire Barlow and Bryce Adams were named Robbinsville High School’s respective female and male Most Valuable athletes at May 15 R-Club Banquet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Claire Barlow and Bryce Adams were named Robbinsville High School’s respective female and male Most Valuable athletes at May 15 R-Club Banquet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Elite athletes recognized at R-Club banquet

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – A recurring theme emerged as May 15's R-Club Banquet rolled through the awards portion of the evening. In fact, it spoiled the ending.
Austin Bohn, Colton McCoy and Nathan Frederick greet Cameron Allison moments after Robbinsville's 4x400 relay team clinched third place at Friday's state meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Austin Bohn, Colton McCoy and Nathan Frederick greet Cameron Allison moments after Robbinsville's 4x400 relay team clinched third place at Friday's state meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Relaying new records

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Greensboro – Though no gold was collected, Robbinsville still made a significant impact at Friday's 1A track & field state championship meet.
Isaiah Brown signed to play golf at Bryan College on Friday. Sitting with Brown are father Jeremy and mother Ashley. Standing in back is Bryan College men’s golf coach Jake Goins.

Isaiah Brown signed to play golf at Bryan College on Friday. Sitting with Brown are father Jeremy and mother Ashley. Standing in back is Bryan College men’s golf coach Jake Goins.

Lion-hearted golfer makes school history

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Robbinsville – Isaiah Brown was born into a golfing family. Prior to this year's title, his father Jeremy was on the last Black Knights team that won the Smoky Mountain Conference in 2000; his grandfather Jody joins Jeremy as an assistant coach on Robbinsville's current boys golf program.
Black Knights senior Skyler Anderson signed a Letter of Intent to wrestle at Ottawa (Kan.) University on May 5. Seated with Anderson are Vickie and Dean Carpenter. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

Black Knights senior Skyler Anderson signed a Letter of Intent to wrestle at Ottawa (Kan.) University on May 5. Seated with Anderson are Vickie and Dean Carpenter. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

Braves scoop up another state champ

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Robbinsville – It's no secret that Black Knights wrestling has built a strong reputation for itself. The championship tradition has spurned numerous candidates for collegiate programs to choose from – and Ottawa (Kan.) University has recently zeroed in on "The Ville's" top talent.