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Luke Lovin evades the pursuit of Tuscola defenders while gaining positive yardage in Friday's season opener. Lovin will be Robbinsville's quarterback for the 2025 season. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

SMC football: Not for the weak of heart

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 28, 2025

There's a reason a mention of Smoky Mountain Conference football sends shivers down the spines of opponents far and wide – the reputation of the division speaks for itself.

Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Practice makes perfect

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Robbinsville – If Monday's exhibitions are any indication, another Smoky Mountain Conference title could very well be in the immediate future of Black Knights basketball. Hosting Murphy and Andrews for a pair of scrimmages, Robbinsville went through its playbook with a roster of 10 at its disposal.

Middle school Lady Knight Lakin Orr awaits the call after tagging a Murphy baserunner during April 1’s home game. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights enter break 9-1

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Murphy – Thanks to the 8th grade coast trip and Spring Break, the middle school Lady Knights will have a 19-day gap in-between games. The rest of the Smoky Mountain Conference is hopeful that the interruption will cool the team off.

Black Knights hit skid

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 10, 2025

First baseman Peyton Brooks (27) awaits the toss from pitcher Easton Shuler during March 21’s home game against Andrews.

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.

Dayne Webster drives the ball March 25 against Hiwassee Dam. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Baseball decisively sweeps Hiwassee Dam

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Hiwassee Dam – The game was destined to be another tightly-knit battle. That is, until Robbinsville kickstarted the top of the fourth. Coming off a 6-4 triumph over Hiwassee Dam on March 25, the Black Knights entered the midway point of Friday's road trip to face the Eagles with a 5-2 advantage.

Bryce Adams looks to outmaneuver Murphy’s Connor Golden during the first half of Tuesday’s Smoky Mountain Conference tournament semifinal. Adams became the all-time scoring leader for Robbinsville Black Knights basketball in the game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

On the dance floor

Kevin Hensley

Friday, February 21, 2025

Eli Lambert launches a free throw during Feb. 7’s JV game against Swain County. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star Hayesville – Friday’s Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals will give Robbinsville a chance to win the season series with Andrews. But so much more is at stake.

Robbinsville’s Kyzik Teesateskie (20) defies gravity to deny Copper Basin’s Talon Smith on Monday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights continue hunt for title

Kevin Hensley

Friday, January 31, 2025

Bam Nelms aims to fire one of his team-high 24 points in the JV Black Knights' win over Murphy on Tuesday. Murphy – With portions of Graham County still blanketed in snow, Robbinsville’s basketball program embarked on a “4-for-4” slate over the course of the last week.

Bullheaded

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 19, 2024

All alone at the net, Knights senior Darion Ledbetter measures a lay-up attempt Friday against Murphy. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star Robbinsville – Despite trailing after one quarter of Friday's conference opener, the Black Knights refused to roll over and play dead.

Middle school Black Knight Brayden Allison prepares to shoot around the defense of Murphy’s John Parker Watson during Monday’s loss to the Bulldogs. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Middle school splits the bill

Kevin Hensley

Monday, December 16, 2024

Bryson City – A clean sweep of Swain County by Robbinsville on Dec. 5 was followed by a shaky showing at home Monday. The middle school Lady Knights (5-4) exorcised the Devils 54-16, while the Black Knights (4-5) cast out the demons 47-44.