LadyKnights

Robbinsville’s Hayden Stewart (left) and Ava Barlow won the respective boys and girls varsity races at the Currahee Classic on Dec. 2. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Hayden Stewart (left) and Ava Barlow won the respective boys and girls varsity races at the Currahee Classic on Dec. 2. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

All they do is win, win, win

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 11, 2020
Robbinsville – Home course advantage aside, the Black Knights’ varsity performance at the Currahee Classic turned heads across the Smoky Mountain Conference.

Net worth

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 11, 2020
Bryson City – When adversity displayed on the line, Robbinsville answered the call. For only the second time this season, the Lady Knights (5-1, 4-1) were pushed to four sets in a crucial Smoky Mountain Conference showdown Friday night.

Making great strides

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Hayesville – A third-place individual finish in one race and four top-10 placers in another. The Robbinsville cross country program ventured to Clay County for the Smoky Mountain Conference opener Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Locked and loaded

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Robbinsville – Any sign of on-court rust or a lack of cohesiveness in the season debut against Rosman was quickly eliminated. Following a 4-set loss to the Lady Tigers in the Smoky Mountain Conference opener Nov.
Lady Knights junior Yeika Jimenez (20) closes in on a kill attempt during Monday’s season opener against Rosman. Note athletes on both sides wearing masks, thanks to a recent mandate handed down by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights junior Yeika Jimenez (20) closes in on a kill attempt during Monday’s season opener against Rosman. Note athletes on both sides wearing masks, thanks to a recent mandate handed down by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Welcome back, Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Robbinsville – Socially-distanced benches. Masks obscuring the faces of players. A limit of 25 spectators in a high school gymnasium.
Robbinsville’s Maggie Knight (seated, center) signed her letter of intent to play softball at Chattanooga State on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Sitting with Maggie is father Billy and mother Joanne Knight. Standing in back (from left) are cousin Alex Knight, aunt Angie Knight, and grandparents Randy and Velvie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Maggie Knight (seated, center) signed her letter of intent to play softball at Chattanooga State on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Sitting with Maggie is father Billy and mother Joanne Knight. Standing in back (from left) are cousin Alex Knight, aunt Angie Knight, and grandparents Randy and Velvie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Earning her stripes

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Robbinsville – Another Knight is taking her talents to the next level. Senior backstop Maggie Knight inked a scholarship to play college softball with the Chattanooga (Tenn.) State Tigers, which plays in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association. “I’m extremely excited,” Knight said.
The 2020-21 Robbinsville High School cross-country team consists of (from left): Sully Shanahan, Zeb Stewart, William Cable, Ava Barlow, Xander Wachacha, Phoenix Brooks and Hayden Stewart. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The 2020-21 Robbinsville High School cross-country team consists of (from left): Sully Shanahan, Zeb Stewart, William Cable, Ava Barlow, Xander Wachacha, Phoenix Brooks and Hayden Stewart. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Black Knights off to the races

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
* Robbinsville cross-country season preview Robbinsville – No excuses here. When the Robbinsville High School cross-country program hits the course for its first meet after press time Wednesday, the Knights will return just one girl and six boys from last year’s campaign.
The 2020-21 Robbinsville Lady Knights are (front row): Gabby Hooper (left) and Karcee Dooley. Standing in back (from left) are Aubrie Wachacha, Kelsey Waldroup, Dallas Garrett, Yeika Jimenez, head coach Kadey Phillips, Kensley Phillips, Ivy Odom and Ally Ayers. Not pictured are Halee Anderson, Delaney Brooms and assistant coach Dede Brooms. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The 2020-21 Robbinsville Lady Knights are (front row): Gabby Hooper (left) and Karcee Dooley. Standing in back (from left) are Aubrie Wachacha, Kelsey Waldroup, Dallas Garrett, Yeika Jimenez, head coach Kadey Phillips, Kensley Phillips, Ivy Odom and Ally Ayers. Not pictured are Halee Anderson, Delaney Brooms and assistant coach Dede Brooms. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights ready to joust

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 12, 2020
* Robbinsville volleyball season preview It was a year unlike any other.
Robbinsville’s Ivy Odom (front) and Kensley Phillips work through a drill at a July 23 workout. Knights volleyball and cross-country will begin their 2020-21 season next month, but COVID-19 restrictions will keep spectators at a minimum. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Ivy Odom (front) and Kensley Phillips work through a drill at a July 23 workout. Knights volleyball and cross-country will begin their 2020-21 season next month, but COVID-19 restrictions will keep spectators at a minimum. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Spectators limited for fall sports

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Raleigh – An Oct. 15 announcement from the N.C. High School Athletic Association confirmed what many had feared: sports will begin next month, but crowds will be sparse. In the release, the association maintained its desire to mirror both advice from the N.C.