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Robbinsville senior Naomi Taylor gets lost in a sea of Lady Knight players Friday, as she was greeted at home plate following her go-ahead home run against Murphy. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Robbinsville senior Naomi Taylor gets lost in a sea of Lady Knight players Friday, as she was greeted at home plate following her go-ahead home run against Murphy. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Counterstrike

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Robbinsville – Tied 4-4 entering the bottom of the sixth, Friday’s Smoky Mountain Conference rematch between the Lady Knights and Murphy was in need of just one clutch hit from one clutch player. With one out, Robbinsville senior Naomi Taylor answered the call.
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.
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.
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.
Naomi Taylor delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s season opener against Polk County. The senior hurler finished the game with 10 strikeouts. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Naomi Taylor delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s season opener against Polk County. The senior hurler finished the game with 10 strikeouts. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights zing Wolverines in season debut

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Robbinsville – Strong hitting combined with strong pitching to create a resounding season opener for Robbinsville softball Tuesday. Hosting the previously-undefeated Polk County Lady Wolverines, the Lady Knights delivered a quick dose of reality to the visitors with a four-run first inning.
Following a stunning announcement Monday, Robbinsville High School alumna Abigail Knight will suit up for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in her final collegiate softball season next year.

Following a stunning announcement Monday, Robbinsville High School alumna Abigail Knight will suit up for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in her final collegiate softball season next year.

Nothing lasts forever

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Columbia, S.C. – Just two months ago, Abigail Knight hoisted the American Athletic Conference championship trophy high above her head. It was a moment she had long waited for at the collegiate level, as a title of any kind had evaded her during previous efforts from Boston College.

8 Lady Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 20, 2024
A 24-win season and the program’s second trip to the Western Regional Finals resulted in the Robbinsville Lady Knights nabbing top honors when the All-Smoky Mountain Conference lineup was revealed at the end of the season.
Members of the East Wilkes faithful pleaded their case, but Robbinsville junior Liz Carpenter was all fired up as she greeted Suri Watty after being called safe on a game-tying slide in Game 2 of the Western Regional Final Series on Friday. The deadlock was the closest the Lady Knights came to leading in the contest, as the Lady Cardinals went on to collect the victory and advance to the state finals. Photos by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

Members of the East Wilkes faithful pleaded their case, but Robbinsville junior Liz Carpenter was all fired up as she greeted Suri Watty after being called safe on a game-tying slide in Game 2 of the Western Regional Final Series on Friday. The deadlock was the closest the Lady Knights came to leading in the contest, as the Lady Cardinals went on to collect the victory and advance to the state finals. Photos by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star

‘They gave themselves a chance’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – Even with an extra day of preparation and renewed motivation in their corner, the Lady Knights were unable to force a tiebreaker in the Western Regional Finals. East Wilkes (No.