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Robbinsville’s Greylon Orr (left) looks to turn the second leg of a double play Friday against Hiwassee Dam. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Knights split home slate

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Robbinsville – Entering Tuesday’s game against Murphy, the Black Knights had lofty expectations. And why not? Robbinsville (4-5, 4-5) was coming off a redeeming, 7-1 victory over Hiwassee Dam (1-7, 1-7) on Friday and had won four of its last five.

Robbinsville’s Jeb Shuler connects for a leadoff homer Saturday at Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights drop first two games

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Murphy – For a moment, Robbinsville was in the driver’s seat. Starting pitcher Jeb Shuler led off the Knights’ road game Saturday against Murphy with a solo homer over the left-field fence, giving Robbinsville a boost of momentum before the defense even took the field.

Robbinsville Middle School’s Roman Jones eyes a basket during a home game against Murphy on Jan. 25. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

And down the stretch they come!

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Rosman – Who is going to stop the Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights? Road victories over the last week at Hiwassee Dam/Ranger, Hayesville and Rosman have everyone in the Smoky Mountain Conference asking that question.

Robbinsville’s Drey Keener (21) reaches out to stop a shot from Cherokee’s Jordan Arkansas during Friday’s 100-81 loss to the Braves. Photo by Scot McKie/Cherokee One Feather

Perimeter blues

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Cherokee – A nice first-half pace was not enough for Robbinsville.

Robbinsville’s Nathan Collins plucks a steal away from Hiwassee Dam’s Michael Simms during a preseason scrimmage Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knocking off the rust

Kevin Hensley

Monday, December 28, 2020

Hiwassee Dam – If Saturday was any indication, Robbinsville basketball looks primed to move into the upper echelon of competition in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Graham County’s contribution to the division bused both varsity squads to Hiwassee Dam for a preseason scrimmage against the Eagles.

Seamless on the diamond

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Copperhill, Tenn. – If the first week is any indication, Black Knight fans could be in for a fun season of Robbinsville baseball.

Two games, two wins

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Robbinsville – For the first time this season, the Black Knights strung together back-to-back wins. A big conference victory over Rosman (2-18, 1-10) on Tuesday, Feb.

Go big or go home

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Robbinsville – A strong, second-half defense was only one key to the Black Knights’ success Tuesday night.

The Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights pose with the 2019-20 championship tournament bracket, moments after defeating the Hiwassee Dam/Ranger Eagles to win the title on Jan. 23 in Hayesville. From left are Dane Knott, Roman Jones, Luke Lovin, Tytan Teesateskie, Donovan Carpenter, Bryce Adams, Zeke Silvers, Xander Wachacha, Quinn Jumper, Andrew Scrivner, Drake Anderson, Austin Colangelo, Hugh Forbes and Isiac Collins. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Champions!

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Hayesville – For the first time since 2014, Robbinsville can lay claim to the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Title. A 43-41 win over the Hiwassee Dam/Ranger Eagles (No. 3 West seed) Jan. 23 in Hayesville secured the Black Knights’ basketball bragging rights.

3 games, 3 Lady Knights wins

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Robbinsville – After a 4-game road trip, the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program returned to the friendly confines of home Tuesday. Stops at Andrews on Dec.