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It’s going to be a challenge, but Robbinsville alumni Aynsley Fink and Jayden Nowell are returning to the mat – this time, at the collegiate level. Both signed to wrestle for Ottawa (Kan.) University on Easter Sunday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

It’s going to be a challenge, but Robbinsville alumni Aynsley Fink and Jayden Nowell are returning to the mat – this time, at the collegiate level. Both signed to wrestle for Ottawa (Kan.) University on Easter Sunday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Putting all of their eggs into one basket

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Robbinsville – While others were busy scouring the depths of their acreage for magical gifts on Easter Sunday, both Aynsley Fink and Jayden Nowell were busy making sure their wrestling aptitude would carry over to the college level.
Members of “The ‘Ville” were selected for the N.C./S.C. All-Star Classic, which was held Friday in Myrtle Beach. From left are Jayden Nowell, Robbinsville head coach Todd Odom, Carlos Wesley and Kyle Fink. Photo by Susan Crowe/Contributing Photographer

Members of “The ‘Ville” were selected for the N.C./S.C. All-Star Classic, which was held Friday in Myrtle Beach. From left are Jayden Nowell, Robbinsville head coach Todd Odom, Carlos Wesley and Kyle Fink. Photo by Susan Crowe/Contributing Photographer

3 amigos

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Myrtle Beach, S.C. – To be selected from a crop of talented wrestlers across all classifications is quite the honor. The fact that three Robbinsville seniors made the cut speaks volumes to the respect the program has crafted.
The Robbinsville Black Knights crowned five state champions at Saturday’s 1A Men’s Invitational in Asheboro. From left are Luke Wilson (106 pounds), Kage Williams (182), Kyle Fink (195), Jayden Nowell (126) and Ben Wachacha (220). Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Black Knights crowned five state champions at Saturday’s 1A Men’s Invitational in Asheboro. From left are Luke Wilson (106 pounds), Kage Williams (182), Kyle Fink (195), Jayden Nowell (126) and Ben Wachacha (220). Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Presenting the Fantastic Five

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
  Asheboro – It was a night to remember.  Seven Robbinsville wrestlers made the 264-mile trek to Uwharrie Charter Academy in Asheboro on Saturday – a last-minute host for the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Men’s Invitational.
Jayden Nowell maintains top control over West Henderson’s Cody Eplee during Saturday’s home dual with the Falcons. Nowell would go on to cinch career win No. 101 in the bout. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Jayden Nowell maintains top control over West Henderson’s Cody Eplee during Saturday’s home dual with the Falcons. Nowell would go on to cinch career win No. 101 in the bout. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Hard-earned reward

Kevin Hensley
Friday, June 11, 2021
Robbinsville – Henry Portela is a name that Robbinsville’s Jayden Nowell will never forget.