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With nothing but open real estate in front of him, Robbinsville senior Cuttler Adams glances over at North Rowan’s Jarmais Morrow en route to a huge gain Friday against the Cavaliers. Adams set another rushing record in the game, while also tallying four touchdowns in the fourth round of the postseason. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

With nothing but open real estate in front of him, Robbinsville senior Cuttler Adams glances over at North Rowan’s Jarmais Morrow en route to a huge gain Friday against the Cavaliers. Adams set another rushing record in the game, while also tallying four touchdowns in the fourth round of the postseason. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

Rollin’ over Rowan

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The box score from Robbinsville's fourth-round playoff victory over North Rowan on Nov. 24, 2023. Robbinsville – There is 223 miles of highway between Robbinsville and Spencer, the home of North Rowan High School.

Knights trounce Cavaliers to reach Western finals

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 24, 2023
Robbinsville - The Black Knights made it look easy Friday night, steamrolling the visiting North Rowan Cavaliers 44-14 to ensure another trip to the Western finals. Robbinsville (No. 1, 13-1) outclassed North Rowan (No. 4, 11-3) on the ground, 459 yards to -44 from the Cavs.
Senior quarterback Donovan Carpenter gives instruction to the Robbinsville Black Knights’ offense prior to a first-half play in the third round of the 1A state playoffs Friday against Swain County. Carpenter heavily credited the perseverance of the Knights in the 30-24 win to the program’s main theme this year: “brotherhood.” Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Senior quarterback Donovan Carpenter gives instruction to the Robbinsville Black Knights’ offense prior to a first-half play in the third round of the 1A state playoffs Friday against Swain County. Carpenter heavily credited the perseverance of the Knights in the 30-24 win to the program’s main theme this year: “brotherhood.” Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Brotherhood

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Robbinsville – What. A. Comeback. The Black Knights could have easily thrown in the towel after Swain County punched ahead 24-8 in the third round of the 1A state playoffs Friday. The Maroon Devils never led in the Smoky Mountain Conference title game Oct.
Robbinsville senior Yeika Jimenez guards Murphy's Addie Johnson during Friday's Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament finals at Swain County High School. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville senior Yeika Jimenez guards Murphy's Addie Johnson during Friday's Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament finals at Swain County High School. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights continue quest for state championship

Kevin Hensley
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Spencer — The Robbinsville Lady Knights saw their 2021-22 season come to an end Thursday night, as they watched a halftime lead over North Rowan slip away in a 78-64 loss. Both Desta Trammell and Yeika Jimenez put up a team-high 18 points for Robbinsville (No. 13 seed).
Sophomore fullback Kage Williams pushes across the goal line Friday night against North Rowan. Williams had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 50-47 third-round playoff win over the Cavaliers. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Sophomore fullback Kage Williams pushes across the goal line Friday night against North Rowan. Williams had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 50-47 third-round playoff win over the Cavaliers. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Preserve. Persevere. Prevail.

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Robbinsville – In a game that featured 97 combined points and a collective 962 total offensive yards, Robbinsville prevailed Friday night.
Cuttler Adams evades the pursuit of two Cherokee defenders during Friday’s second-round playoff victory over the Braves. Adams had four rushing touchdowns in the game. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Cuttler Adams evades the pursuit of two Cherokee defenders during Friday’s second-round playoff victory over the Braves. Adams had four rushing touchdowns in the game. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Just another day at the office

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Robbinsville – The second meeting this season between the Black Knights and Cherokee Braves completely flipped the script. Robbinsville (No. 4 seed, 8-3) rode a wave of six rushing touchdowns and a stubborn defensive showcase in its quest for revenge against Cherokee (No.