LadyKnights

State increases number of meets for runners

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Raleigh – If running is your main prerogative in high school athletics, you now have four more chances to showcase your stamina. The N.C. High School Athletic Association issued a press release Tuesday afternoon, indicating that a Sept.
“The Rock” – an indoor softball facility – cannot be located on a map, but you can pinpoint much of Robbinsville’s success on the diamond to the hours spent putting in reps at the building. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

“The Rock” – an indoor softball facility – cannot be located on a map, but you can pinpoint much of Robbinsville’s success on the diamond to the hours spent putting in reps at the building. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Secret to success

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Robbinsville – If you want to trace the recent uptick in success for Lady Knights’ softball, it all starts downtown. For the past 2 ½ years, Brian “Petey” Millsaps has operated “The Rock,” an indoor softball facility.
How the 2020-21 calendar will look for Robbinsville athletics, barring more changes. Graphic by Tina Sheldon/The Graham Star

How the 2020-21 calendar will look for Robbinsville athletics, barring more changes. Graphic by Tina Sheldon/The Graham Star

Taking the good with the bad

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Que Tucker’s announcement was music to athletes’ ears. After months of speculation, the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s commissioner presented during a Aug. 12 press conference a proposed sports calendar for the 2020-21 school year.
Judy Nichols Memorial Field – home of the Robbinsville High School Lady Knights – was set to host a team that very well could have contended for a state championship this season. New seating was installed behind home plate and improvements were made field-wide in preparation for the year, but the cancelation of the remainder of the school year is going to leave seniors school-wide wondering, “What if?" Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Judy Nichols Memorial Field – home of the Robbinsville High School Lady Knights – was set to host a team that very well could have contended for a state championship this season. New seating was installed behind home plate and improvements were made field-wide in preparation for the year, but the cancelation of the remainder of the school year is going to leave seniors school-wide wondering, “What if?" Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Spring sports season cancelled

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Following the statewide closure of K-12 public schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 year Friday, the N.C. High School Athletic Association quickly made a difficult decision.
With Gracye Burchfield (right) backing her up, Robbinsville's Gabby Hooper eyes a putout during Monday’s season-opening victory at Copper Basin.

With Gracye Burchfield (right) backing her up, Robbinsville's Gabby Hooper eyes a putout during Monday’s season-opening victory at Copper Basin.

Picking up where they left off

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Copperhill, Tenn. – Talk about starting the year on the right foot. Robbinsville (1-0, 1-0) traveled across state lines Monday to begin its state-title quest at Copper Basin.

All good things must come to an end

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Pilot Mountain – If not for a lethargic second quarter, Robbinsville very well could have advanced to the third round of the state playoffs. But the Lady Knights (No. 13 seed, 22-7) ran into offensive trouble at East Surry (No. 4 seed, 20-6) on Feb.
Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Trio of 'Star' photos win first place

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Tallulah – The N.C. Press Association formally announced its 2019 awards winners Feb. 27. Three photos that were published in The Graham Star during the contest period of Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019 – “Awe-Inspiring Sight” (Feature Photography, published Jan.

Like the Phoenix, the Lady Knights will rise

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Robbinsville – It was the very definition of a “team win.” The Robbinsville Lady Knights (No. 13 seed, 22-6) put other teams in the 1A playoff bracket on-notice Tuesday night, exploding in the second-half to topple the Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Lady Phoenix (No.
Robbinsville seniors Cambrie Lovin (left) and Karlyn Matheson eye an East Surry player during Thursday's game in Pilot Mountain. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville seniors Cambrie Lovin (left) and Karlyn Matheson eye an East Surry player during Thursday's game in Pilot Mountain. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights work through playoff bracket

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Pilot Mountain – Robbinsville's hopes for a state championship were dashed Thursday night. The Lady Knights (No. 13 seed, 22-7) traveled to East Surry (No. 4 seed, 19-5) for the second round of the 1A playoffs.