LadyKnights

Lady Knights sweep Little Smoky foes

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Izabel Haney leaps for a spike during Tuesday's sweep over Highlands. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star Robbinsville – Summit Charter and Highlands simply had no answer for the Lady Knights in recent volleyball action. A trip to Cashiers on Aug.

Senior libero Suri Watty bumps the ball during Tuesday’s 4-set win over Murphy. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Robbinsville handles Dogs in league opener

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Robbinsville – The Lady Knights' initial sampling of what the Smoky Mountain Conference has to offer this season was quite the thriller. Tuesday's divisional opener brought Murphy (2-1, 1-1) to town, in a match that stayed close throughout the duration.

Outside hitter Chloe Adams delivers a spike between the outstretched defense of Tuscola’s Julia Wells (5) and Ivy Jones (3) during Monday’s season opener. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights sweep season openers

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 14, 2025

JV Lady Knight Myah Winfrey leaps for a block attempt Monday at Tuscola. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star Robbinsville – Despite having a short amount of prep time, the high school volleyball season is here.

Volleyball hosting summer matches

Kevin Hensley

Friday, July 11, 2025

Robbinsville – The Lady Knights are opening the doors of the high school gym this month for a program fundraiser. Athletes in grades K-4 can register for practices and matches that will occur every respective Monday and Tuesday throughout the month.

Lady Vols freshman Zoie Shuler stands at third in Tennessee's third game of the Women's College World Series June 1 against UCLA. Photo courtesy of Kylie Shuler

One story ends, another begins

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

At any given time between May 16 – June 2, one could simply turn on either the Super Regionals or the Women's College World Series and spot a Graham County native on the field.

Taylor named Player of the Year

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Naomi Taylor rounded out her career at Robbinsville with the distinction of being named Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. The All-Conference team was released at the conclusion of the division's competition in the postseason.

Wyleigh Gibby reaches for a pop-up during Monday's 8U coach-pitch game between Murphy/Ranger All-Stars and Robbinsville. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Little League, big problem

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Surrounded by a bevy of excitement, the Blue Ridge Mountain Little League released its championship playoff brackets Memorial Day weekend.

He’s back!

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Robbinsville – It’s rare that a coach comes out of retirement on a fourth occasion – and with an undefeated streak on the line, no less.

Claire Barlow and Bryce Adams were named Robbinsville High School’s respective female and male Most Valuable athletes at May 15 R-Club Banquet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Elite athletes recognized at R-Club banquet

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Robbinsville – A recurring theme emerged as May 15's R-Club Banquet rolled through the awards portion of the evening. In fact, it spoiled the ending.

Austin Bohn, Colton McCoy and Nathan Frederick greet Cameron Allison moments after Robbinsville's 4x400 relay team clinched third place at Friday's state meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Relaying new records

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Greensboro – Though no gold was collected, Robbinsville still made a significant impact at Friday's 1A track & field state championship meet.