LadyKnights

The 2021-22 Robbinsville High School indoor track team. All names are from left. Front row: Haize Moore, Montana Buchanan, Lisbeth Cervantes and Caylin Lunsford. Second row: Kensley Phillips, Taelyr Jackson, Delaney Brooms and Zoie Shuler. Back row: Jacob Satterfield, Zeb Stewart, Caden Lail, William Cable, Roman Jones, Kamdyn Jordan and Josh Satterfield. Not pictured is Koleson Dooley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2021-22 Robbinsville High School indoor track team. All names are from left. Front row: Haize Moore, Montana Buchanan, Lisbeth Cervantes and Caylin Lunsford. Second row: Kensley Phillips, Taelyr Jackson, Delaney Brooms and Zoie Shuler. Back row: Jacob Satterfield, Zeb Stewart, Caden Lail, William Cable, Roman Jones, Kamdyn Jordan and Josh Satterfield. Not pictured is Koleson Dooley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

On the fast track to success

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Robbinsville – It’s early, but the forecast indicates a bevy of Knights will be competing at the state indoor track meet.
Dane Knott put up 27 points Monday at Hiwassee Dam/Ranger. Through seven games this season, the middle school Black Knight is averaging 14 points a game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Dane Knott put up 27 points Monday at Hiwassee Dam/Ranger. Through seven games this season, the middle school Black Knight is averaging 14 points a game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights sprint past Devils, Eagles

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Bryson City – Down by 17 at halftime, the Black Knights could easily have thrown in the towel. However, Robbinsville (5-2) refused to go down without a fight, putting up 36 points in the second half of the Nov. 18 road game at Swain County and ultimately edging the Maroon Devils 54-53.

Stacking the deck

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
* Robbinsville wrestling season preview Robbinsville – Anyone wishing to embark in a match against the Black Knights would be wise to pack a lunch ahead of time.
Middle school Lady Knight Novie Dutcher (15) breaks away from the Hayesville defense during Monday’s game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Middle school Lady Knight Novie Dutcher (15) breaks away from the Hayesville defense during Monday’s game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights sting Jackets

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Robbinsville – A season-opening loss to Cherokee has long been forgotten by the middle school Black Knights.
Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights erupt with jubilation, moments after picking up a victory over Andrews in the closing seconds of their Nov. 4 home game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights erupt with jubilation, moments after picking up a victory over Andrews in the closing seconds of their Nov. 4 home game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The thrill of victory

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – Through three quarters of the Nov. 4 tilt against Andrews, the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights were held to a mere four points.
Two-time defending 195-pound 1A state champion Kyle Fink prepares for a takedown during Saturday’s inaugural “Nothing but Neutral” tournament at Robbinsville High School. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Two-time defending 195-pound 1A state champion Kyle Fink prepares for a takedown during Saturday’s inaugural “Nothing but Neutral” tournament at Robbinsville High School. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Neutral ground

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – An event that attracted 100 grapplers from around the tri-state area is already being heralded as a success.
Abby Wehr searches for an open option during Monday’s season opener against Cherokee. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Abby Wehr searches for an open option during Monday’s season opener against Cherokee. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights outpaced by Cherokee in season opener

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 5, 2021
Robbinsville – Things got off to a rocky start for the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program this season. The Lady Knights fell 55-7 to the Cherokee Braves in Monday’s season opener, while the Black Knights were upended 58-22 in the nightcap.
Robbinsville senior Hayden Stewart gutted out the rainy conditions at Saturday’s 1A Western Regional Meet in Bryson City to finish 11th, punching his ticket to the state race. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville senior Hayden Stewart gutted out the rainy conditions at Saturday’s 1A Western Regional Meet in Bryson City to finish 11th, punching his ticket to the state race. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lone wolf

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 5, 2021
Bryson City – Hayden Stewart is making the most out of his senior year.
Lady Knights senior Yeika Jimenez (20) gets a fingertip on Addy Shaver’s return during Saturday’s first-round playoff match against South Stokes. Photo by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Lady Knights senior Yeika Jimenez (20) gets a fingertip on Addy Shaver’s return during Saturday’s first-round playoff match against South Stokes. Photo by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights fall in second round

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Kernersville – The Lady Knights successful campaign came to an unexpected end Tuesday. Robbinsville (No. 12 seed, 20-4) was paired with the Bishop McGuinness Lady Villains (No.

True grit

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Robbinsville – Never, ever count the Lady Knights out. Recent adversities notwithstanding, Robbinsville (No. 2 seed) has found itself paired up with Murphy in the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals tonight, following a 28-30, 21-25, 10-15 slugfest with Cherokee (No.