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Members of the Robbinsville Black Knights begin pre-practice warm-ups Tuesday. Robbinsville kicks off the season Friday at Asheville High School. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Members of the Robbinsville Black Knights begin pre-practice warm-ups Tuesday. Robbinsville kicks off the season Friday at Asheville High School. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Football is back!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville — It’s finally here. The Robbinsville Black Knights make their return to the gridiron Friday, for their first game since the 1A Western Regional Final at Mitchell on Dec. 3.
Carlos Wesley (56) receives some recognition from Zeke Silvers (1) during Robbinsville’s first-round playoff game against Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy on Nov. 5. Wesley was named the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Carlos Wesley (56) receives some recognition from Zeke Silvers (1) during Robbinsville’s first-round playoff game against Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy on Nov. 5. Wesley was named the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Wesley named Lineman of the Year

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – After making such a name for himself over his varsity career, it was long overdue for Carlos Wesley to get the recognition he deserved.
An emotional group of Black Knights accept the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Western Regional runner-up plaque Friday night at Mitchell High School. From left are Carson White, Isaac Wiggins, Drake Hill, Carlos Wesley, Dasan Gross and Eddie Brooms. Photo by Zack Colburn/ZWCSports

An emotional group of Black Knights accept the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Western Regional runner-up plaque Friday night at Mitchell High School. From left are Carson White, Isaac Wiggins, Drake Hill, Carlos Wesley, Dasan Gross and Eddie Brooms. Photo by Zack Colburn/ZWCSports

Black Knights ousted in Western Regional final

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Bakersville – From the opening kickoff Friday night, Mitchell’s line dominated the 1A Western Regional Final.
Dasan Gross fires a rocket to Cuttler Adams during Friday’s fourth-round playoff game against Murphy. In Gross’ strongest showing to date, the senior quarterback finished the game 9-of-11, with 136 passing yards and seven, third-down conversion completions. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Dasan Gross fires a rocket to Cuttler Adams during Friday’s fourth-round playoff game against Murphy. In Gross’ strongest showing to date, the senior quarterback finished the game 9-of-11, with 136 passing yards and seven, third-down conversion completions. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Taking a bite out of the competition

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Robbinsville – Dasan Gross was the most inaccessible man on the field after Friday’s game.
Cuttler Adams maneuvers through the North Rowan defense on Friday. Adams broke the Robbinsville High School rushing record for a single game in the victory, charging to 377 yards and four touchdowns. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Cuttler Adams maneuvers through the North Rowan defense on Friday. Adams broke the Robbinsville High School rushing record for a single game in the victory, charging to 377 yards and four touchdowns. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Monster among men

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Robbinsville – He ran like he was mad at the grass. Black Knight fans are no stranger to the weekly antics of sophomore running back Cuttler Adams – but on Friday night, he etched his name in the Robbinsville record books.
Sophomore fullback Kage Williams pushes across the goal line Friday night against North Rowan. Williams had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 50-47 third-round playoff win over the Cavaliers. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Sophomore fullback Kage Williams pushes across the goal line Friday night against North Rowan. Williams had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 50-47 third-round playoff win over the Cavaliers. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Preserve. Persevere. Prevail.

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Robbinsville – In a game that featured 97 combined points and a collective 962 total offensive yards, Robbinsville prevailed Friday night.
Cuttler Adams evades the pursuit of two Cherokee defenders during Friday’s second-round playoff victory over the Braves. Adams had four rushing touchdowns in the game. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Cuttler Adams evades the pursuit of two Cherokee defenders during Friday’s second-round playoff victory over the Braves. Adams had four rushing touchdowns in the game. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Just another day at the office

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Robbinsville – The second meeting this season between the Black Knights and Cherokee Braves completely flipped the script. Robbinsville (No. 4 seed, 8-3) rode a wave of six rushing touchdowns and a stubborn defensive showcase in its quest for revenge against Cherokee (No.
Senior lineman Carlos Wesley drops Winston-Salem quarterback Montell Austin (1) during the first half of Friday’s 66-14 first-round playoff victory over the Phoenix. Wesley had three sacks in the showcase for the Knights. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Senior lineman Carlos Wesley drops Winston-Salem quarterback Montell Austin (1) during the first half of Friday’s 66-14 first-round playoff victory over the Phoenix. Wesley had three sacks in the showcase for the Knights. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Kickin’ ashes

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – You name it, the Black Knights probably did it. Three touchdowns in the first half from Cuttler Adams. Three interceptions – including one pick-six by Eddie Brooms – as well as three fumble recoveries and four sacks – three made by Carlos Wesley – helped Robbinsville (No.
Cuttler Adams (4) leaves Hayesville’s Cameron Payne laying during Friday’s regular-season finale against Hayesville. Through eight games of his sophomore campaign, Adams has amassed 1,253 rushing yards and has found the end zone on 14 different occasions. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Cuttler Adams (4) leaves Hayesville’s Cameron Payne laying during Friday’s regular-season finale against Hayesville. Through eight games of his sophomore campaign, Adams has amassed 1,253 rushing yards and has found the end zone on 14 different occasions. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville claims 3rd straight division title

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 5, 2021
Robbinsville – If anyone was expecting a huge celebration at the end of Friday’s game, they were sorely disappointed.
Robbinsville’s defense held Swain County to just 139 total yards of offense Tuesday night. All names are from left. Front row: Drake Hill and Eddie Brooms. Second row: Haden Key, Carlos Wesley, Carson White, Carlos Lopez and Koleson Dooley. Back row: Jacob Teesateskie, Tytan Teesateskie, Tysen Greene and Ben Wachacha. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s defense held Swain County to just 139 total yards of offense Tuesday night. All names are from left. Front row: Drake Hill and Eddie Brooms. Second row: Haden Key, Carlos Wesley, Carson White, Carlos Lopez and Koleson Dooley. Back row: Jacob Teesateskie, Tytan Teesateskie, Tysen Greene and Ben Wachacha. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

4 days, 2 games: 2 wins

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 28, 2021
  Robbinsville – Their bodies may be bruised and battered, but the Black Knights are one win away from a third-straight Smoky Mountain Conference title.