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Daphne Barlow, Claire Barlow and Ryn Hooper (clockwise, from top left) celebrate after a block Oct. 10 against Cherokee. Photos by Cheyanne Geyer/The Graham Star

Daphne Barlow, Claire Barlow and Ryn Hooper (clockwise, from top left) celebrate after a block Oct. 10 against Cherokee. Photos by Cheyanne Geyer/The Graham Star

Lady Knights reach tourney semifinals

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Zaelyn Phillips takes flight for a push during Oct. 10’s JV clash against the Lady Braves. Cherokee – At Wednesday’s press deadline, the Lady Knights were still in the hunt for significant bragging rights in the Smoky Mountain Conference.
The Lady Knights prepare to defend the back row Tuesday against Swain County. Pictured are Claire Barlow, Daphne Barlow (5), Ryn Hooper and Liz Carpenter (20). Photo by Cheyanne Geyer/The Graham Star

The Lady Knights prepare to defend the back row Tuesday against Swain County. Pictured are Claire Barlow, Daphne Barlow (5), Ryn Hooper and Liz Carpenter (20). Photo by Cheyanne Geyer/The Graham Star

Knights fighting for postseason spot

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 11, 2024
Robbinsville – Tuesday was one of the most important matches for Lady Knights volleyball in quite some time. Attempting to stay in the playoff conversation, Robbinsville held its annual “Pink Night” – a fundraiser for the Graham Cancer Support Group – by hosting Swain County.
Robbinsville senior Liz Carpenter (20) looks to tip the ball past Hiwassee Dam’s Olivia McNabb during Monday’s sweep of the Lady Eagles. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville senior Liz Carpenter (20) looks to tip the ball past Hiwassee Dam’s Olivia McNabb during Monday’s sweep of the Lady Eagles. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Conference struggles continue

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Cherokee – Two matches stand between the Lady Knights and a long-awaited return to the friendly confines of home. Robbinsville has been inundated with road matches this year, including playing the first 5-of-6 Smoky Mountain Conference affairs outside its home gym.
With Claire Barlow (center) and Chloe Adams scrambling to get into position, junior setter Ryn Hooper makes a pass during Aug. 20’s home match against Highlands. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

With Claire Barlow (center) and Chloe Adams scrambling to get into position, junior setter Ryn Hooper makes a pass during Aug. 20’s home match against Highlands. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Back on the road again

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Candler – The Lady Knights have improved to 13-3 following their most recent stretch, but the team’s success might be the best-kept secret at Robbinsville in recent memory. Save for a quick check-in Sept.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights celebrate after winning a hard-fought volley Aug. 29 at Andrews. Visible are Daphne Barlow (left), Claire Barlow, Suri Watty (6) and Liz Carpenter. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

The Robbinsville Lady Knights celebrate after winning a hard-fought volley Aug. 29 at Andrews. Visible are Daphne Barlow (left), Claire Barlow, Suri Watty (6) and Liz Carpenter. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Back on track

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cashiers – Tonight’s game against Hiwassee Dam will be the first time Robbinsville has touched its home court for a volleyball match in 16 days. A lengthy road trip concluded Monday and Tuesday, with back-to-back trips to the Highlands/Cashiers plateau.

Success halted

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Hayesville – The Lady Knights carried a 17-set win streak into Tuesday’s Smoky Mountain Conference showdown at Hayesville.
It was smiles all around for Robbinsville volleyball Saturday, as the Lady Knights swept the field clean in a tournament at Chase High School. Counting Tuesday’s win over Murphy, Robbinsville has won 14 straight sets. From left are Suri Watty, Daphne Barlow, Khaygen Buchanan, Chloe Adams, Olivia Lewis (in back), Claire Barlow, Liz Carpenter and Ryn Hooper. Photo courtesy of RHS Volleyball

It was smiles all around for Robbinsville volleyball Saturday, as the Lady Knights swept the field clean in a tournament at Chase High School. Counting Tuesday’s win over Murphy, Robbinsville has won 14 straight sets. From left are Suri Watty, Daphne Barlow, Khaygen Buchanan, Chloe Adams, Olivia Lewis (in back), Claire Barlow, Liz Carpenter and Ryn Hooper. Photo courtesy of RHS Volleyball

Showing up and showing out

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
A sleeping giant has been inadvertently awoken. Down 2-0 in an Aug. 22 road match at Asheville, the Lady Knights made some adjustments between sets two and three – simply hoping to keep the contest alive.
The 2024 Robbinsville High School cross country team. All names are listed from left. Front row: Avery Brown, Keller Henry, Austin Bohn and Nathan Frederick. Back row: Kamree Oliver, Abby Wehr, Bentley Riggins, Alyssa Bohn, Madison Cable and Skyler Oliver. Not pictured is Xamuel Wachacha. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2024 Robbinsville High School cross country team. All names are listed from left. Front row: Avery Brown, Keller Henry, Austin Bohn and Nathan Frederick. Back row: Kamree Oliver, Abby Wehr, Bentley Riggins, Alyssa Bohn, Madison Cable and Skyler Oliver. Not pictured is Xamuel Wachacha. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Fast and steady wins the race

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
* Robbinsville cross country season preview Robbinsville – With the talent pool on the roster, the Robbinsville High School cross country program has the potential to accomplish several things it has not in many years. Namely, win a race.
The 2024 Robbinsville Lady Knights volleyball team. All names are listed from left. Kneeling in front: Ella McGuire, Jayden Chekeleelee, Suri Watty and Novie Dutcher. Back row: Chloe Adams, Ryn Hooper, Claire Barlow, Olivia Lewis, Liz Carpenter, Daphne Barlow and Khaygan Buchanan. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2024 Robbinsville Lady Knights volleyball team. All names are listed from left. Kneeling in front: Ella McGuire, Jayden Chekeleelee, Suri Watty and Novie Dutcher. Back row: Chloe Adams, Ryn Hooper, Claire Barlow, Olivia Lewis, Liz Carpenter, Daphne Barlow and Khaygan Buchanan. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

‘We’ instead of ‘me’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Robbinsville – The culture around Lady Knights volleyball is changing. Sure, a lot of names fans will recognize are back for another year on the court. Claire Barlow, Liz Carpenter and Olivia Lewis make up the senior representatives; Ryn Hooper and Suri Watty both return for their junior season.
Senior Liz Carpenter (20) prepares for a pass to freshman Daphne Barlow (5) during Aug. 12’s season opener against T.C. Roberson. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Senior Liz Carpenter (20) prepares for a pass to freshman Daphne Barlow (5) during Aug. 12’s season opener against T.C. Roberson. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Why you play the game

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Robbinsville – The Lady Knights continued to work against non-conference action before delving into divisional play next week. After sweeping the T.C. Roberson Lady Rams in Aug. 12’s debut, Robbinsville (2-1) ran into another defending conference champion Aug. 14: the Franklin Lady Panthers.