Gamecocks senior Abigail Knight takes off on the basepath during March 21’s home game against Texas Tech. Photo courtesy of University of South Carolina Athletics

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

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

Black Knights grappler Willie Riddle became the third Robbinsville wrestler to sign a letter-of-intent in a span of 28 hours April 10, opting to join the Montreat College Cavaliers. Photo by Anna Riddle/The Graham Star

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

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