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Lleyton Hooper applies a half-nelson during Tuesday’s dual against Cherokee. Photo courtesy of Jacquline Gayosso/Contributing Photographer

Dual frenzy

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Robbinsville – Six duals in a span of four days would be a grind for most programs. For Robbinsville, it’s business as usual. The Black Knights welcomed schools from across – and outside – the state for Saturday’s inaugural H.O.O.T.

Robbinsville’s Delaney Brooms (21) jostles with Smoky Mountain’s Kieara Ensley (2) and Julia Macauley over a rebound during the Lady Knights’ win over the Lady Mustangs on Dec. 7. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Lady Knights shake off overtime road scare

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Anna Williams (left) attempts to evade a Smoky Mountain defender in Robbinsville’s successful JV season opener Dec. 7. Highlands – The trip to Highlands School often produces a mixed reaction from any team that endures the winding journey to the plateau.

Carsan Snider (22) passes to Micah York late in Robbinsville Middle School’s 63-32, home victory over Swain County on Nov. 30. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

We meet again

Kevin Hensley

Friday, December 8, 2023

Robbinsville Middle School’s boys basketball team has taken care of business in each of its assignments thus far. The closest threat to a blemish came early in the campaign – the second game of the year, to be exact. Robbinsville prevailed 52-44 over Hiwassee Dam/Ranger on Nov.

Liz Carpenter pulls down a rebound during Tuesday’s season opener against Nantahala. The junior small forward finished the game with a team-best 19 points. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Flyin’ high

Kevin Hensley

Friday, December 8, 2023

Robbinsville – Between the Lady Knights and Black Knights, a whopping 163 points sank through the nets during Tuesday’s two-game debuts against Nantahala.

Lady Knight cheerleaders Raylee Knott (left) and Kalyn Cable recently entertained the masses at Disney World.

Sharing Christmas cheer

Latresa Phillips

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – As we enter this season of holiday cheer, two Robbinsville High School cheerleaders are working overtime.

Tim Grant (14) swats the ball out of Camren Robinson's possession during Robbinsville's rout over Martins Creek on Nov. 20. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights sting Jackets

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Hayesville – The post-Thanksgiving, turkey hangover failed to affect the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program.

Jetting toward success

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Candler – While others were spending time with loved ones or traveling for the holiday, Robbinsville’s wrestling program was busy plying its craft. The dedication paid dividends, as you could look anywhere on the results for Nov.

The 2023-24 Robbinsville Lady Knights varsity wrestling team. Names are listed from left. Front row: Nora Thomas, Koda Stinson, Anna Norris, Andrea Sheeks, Jayce Shuler, Velvet Carver, Hailey McLucas and Haley Burchfield. Back row: head coach Josh Winfrey, Alex Parton, Pacey Bradshaw, Kenzie Belk, Kaley Lofty, Kyla Jenkins, Campbell Brooks, Alexis El-Khouri and Jennifer Guzman. Not pictured is assistant coach Sarah Orr. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Trendsetters

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

* Lady Knights wrestling season preview Robbinsville – Every dynasty has to begin somewhere. The 2023-24 wrestling season has ushered in another story in the widely-respected annals of Robbinsville wrestling history. Thanks to the N.C.

The reaction milliseconds after Daphne Barlow roped a long-range prayer through the net to lift Robbinsville past Andrews on Nov. 16 varied, depending on which side of the scorer’s table fans were seated on. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Wing and prayer

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Andrews – With 5.2 seconds left, Drea Cutshaw posted a layup. The shot gave the Lady Wildcats a 28-27 advantage in the waning moments of Nov. 16’s back-and-forth tussle against Robbinsville; a game which the Lady Knights led 6-3 before Andrews went on a 12-2 run before halftime to pull ahead.

Knights win Dekota Smith Invitational

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Hudson – If the opening week for Robbinsville’s varsity wrestling program is any indication of what’s to come, opponents can instead anticipate looking at the lights when the ref slaps the mat.