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The Robbinsville Mites gather at the conclusion of Saturday’s league tournament, to relish in the moment of winning the 2023-24 title. Kneeling in front are Channing Mull (left) and Brayden Allison. Second row (from left) are Jed Baxter, Micah York, Draylen Hill, Dex Webster, Conner Hyde, Tanner Fouts and Elijah Millsaps. Third row (from left) are assistant coach James York, Carsan Snider, Hudson Blevins and David Guzman. Back row (from left) are head coach Corey Snider, Tyler Holder and Levi Satterfield.

The Robbinsville Mites gather at the conclusion of Saturday’s league tournament, to relish in the moment of winning the 2023-24 title. Kneeling in front are Channing Mull (left) and Brayden Allison. Second row (from left) are Jed Baxter, Micah York, Draylen Hill, Dex Webster, Conner Hyde, Tanner Fouts and Elijah Millsaps. Third row (from left) are assistant coach James York, Carsan Snider, Hudson Blevins and David Guzman. Back row (from left) are head coach Corey Snider, Tyler Holder and Levi Satterfield.

Boyz II Men

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Robbinsville Termites celebrate with the 2023-24 Smokey Mountain Youth Conference tournament trophy, moments after defeating Hayesville on Saturday in the finals. Front row are Ty Carver (left) and Kayden Teesateskie.
The Snowbird Lady Warriors Termite Girls capped off a perfect 11-0 season by defeating Copper Basin, Tenn., on Saturday in the Smokey Mountain Youth Conference Tournament finals. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Snowbird Lady Warriors Termite Girls capped off a perfect 11-0 season by defeating Copper Basin, Tenn., on Saturday in the Smokey Mountain Youth Conference Tournament finals. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

11 up, 11 down for Warriors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Murphy – Not one single team in the Smokey Mountain Youth Conference this season had a response to the attack of the Lady Warriors. In a preview of what’s to come, the Snowbird Termites (11-0) ended their chase of history Saturday, knocking off the Copper Basin (Tenn.
The Snowbird Mite Boys captured the 2021-22 Smokey Mountain Youth Conference tournament championship Feb. 5, after defeating Robbinsville in the title game. All names are listed from left. Front row: Whyatt Lewis, Hayden Lewis, Elijah Kirkland, Keni Wolf, Xamuel Wachacha, Elijah Lambert, Jayce Turner, Colby Kirkland, Avery Brown and Landon Eddings. Back row: coaches Cody Teesateskie, Adam Wachacha and Zane Wachacha.

The Snowbird Mite Boys captured the 2021-22 Smokey Mountain Youth Conference tournament championship Feb. 5, after defeating Robbinsville in the title game. All names are listed from left. Front row: Whyatt Lewis, Hayden Lewis, Elijah Kirkland, Keni Wolf, Xamuel Wachacha, Elijah Lambert, Jayce Turner, Colby Kirkland, Avery Brown and Landon Eddings. Back row: coaches Cody Teesateskie, Adam Wachacha and Zane Wachacha.

Ultimate Warriors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Hiwassee Dam – It was a hotly contested nail-biter between two Graham County programs. And in the end, Snowbird prevailed. The Mite Warriors capped off a 9-1 campaign by defeating the Robbinsville Black Knights 35-31 on Feb. 5 in the finals of the Smokey Mountain Youth Conference tournament.