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Allie Phillips puts on the brakes after reaching third base Friday against Hiwassee Dam/Ranger. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Allie Phillips puts on the brakes after reaching third base Friday against Hiwassee Dam/Ranger. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Lady Knights continue impressive run

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Robbinsville – One midseason hiccup aside, the Lady Knights have slayed anyone who has dared to step into their path. Follow Tuesday's 16-1 dismantling of the Murphy Lady Bulldogs, Robbinsville (8-1) has successfully outscored all of its middle school opposition thus far 109-25.
Sophie Roberts tags out Hiwassee Dam’s Avery McNabb during March 25’s home victory over the Lady Eagles. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Sophie Roberts tags out Hiwassee Dam’s Avery McNabb during March 25’s home victory over the Lady Eagles. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Softball suffers 1st league setback since 2023

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Murphy – Prior to Tuesday, it took extra innings for a Smoky Mountain Conference program to hand Robbinsville its last divisional loss.
Lucas Ford draws up a play during a timeout Feb. 15, in the quarterfinals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament against Murphy. Ford stepped down as the Lady Knights head coach at the conclusion of the season. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lucas Ford draws up a play during a timeout Feb. 15, in the quarterfinals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament against Murphy. Ford stepped down as the Lady Knights head coach at the conclusion of the season. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Ford resigns as varsity girls basketball coach

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Robbinsville – What was supposed to be a temporary gig turned into one of the longest coaching tenures in Lady Knights basketball history. Announced as the new Robbinsville High School athletic director and head football coach Feb.
Shortstop Myah Winfrey looks to make the out at first during March 18’s home game against Andrews. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Shortstop Myah Winfrey looks to make the out at first during March 18’s home game against Andrews. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Lady Knights back on track

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Looking to avenge their first loss of the season, the middle school Lady Knights entered Friday's road game on the wrong end of a 6-4 ballgame. Unfazed by the elements, Robbinsville put together back-to-back innings of three-run softball to stun the hosting Andrews Lady Wildcats 10-6.
Naomi Taylor struck out seven Andrews batters en route to delivering a perfect game against the Lady Wildcats on Friday. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Naomi Taylor struck out seven Andrews batters en route to delivering a perfect game against the Lady Wildcats on Friday. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Taylor-made performance

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Robbinsville – There were 15 runs poured onto the Lady Wildcats in Friday's shortened affair – and yet, one player still managed to stand out from the pack.
Robbinsville High School’s Murphy Shanahan draws back during Feb. 22’s archery competition in Marble. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Sports

Robbinsville High School’s Murphy Shanahan draws back during Feb. 22’s archery competition in Marble. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Sports

Shooting team aiming for state appearance

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Though the results of Saturday's district competition in Columbus still have not given the Black Knights a definitive answer on whether they will make a trip to Ellerbe this year, the Robbinsville shooting team targeted its first two tournaments of the year with increased precision.
Anna Williams drives the ball March 12 at Owen. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Anna Williams drives the ball March 12 at Owen. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

War machines

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Black Mountain – Entering March 12's home game with Robbinsville, the Owen War Lassies boasted an unblemished record.
Dreylee Webster drives the ball during Friday’s loss to Enka. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Dreylee Webster drives the ball during Friday’s loss to Enka. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Lady Knights split 3A slate

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 14, 2025
Webster – Fresh off the losing end of a pitching duel, the Lady Knights took out their frustrations in a three-inning road game Monday. Carrying a 3-2 lead as the game went into the top of the third, Robbinsville took off the kiddie gloves and unloaded 14 runs on Smoky Mountain.