Rosman

Swing, batter batter

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Rosman – Rain has forced several schedule changes, but it has done little to dampen the spirits of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights.
Turner Jackson (1) pulls away from some heavy Rosman pressure during Robbinsville’s 56-6 win over the Tigers on Feb. 25. Jackson emerged as the Black Knights’ leading rusher in the victory, tallying 71 yards on just five carries. Photos by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Turner Jackson (1) pulls away from some heavy Rosman pressure during Robbinsville’s 56-6 win over the Tigers on Feb. 25. Jackson emerged as the Black Knights’ leading rusher in the victory, tallying 71 yards on just five carries. Photos by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Back at work

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Robbinsville – They scored early and they scored often. In the end, the Robbinsville Black Knights began their quest to successful defend the 1A state title with a 56-6 victory over Rosman.  The game ended a 14-month layoff for Robbinsville football, which had last suited up Dec.
Robbinsville Middle School’s Roman Jones eyes a basket during a home game against Murphy on Jan. 25. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Middle School’s Roman Jones eyes a basket during a home game against Murphy on Jan. 25. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

And down the stretch they come!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Rosman – Who is going to stop the Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights? Road victories over the last week at Hiwassee Dam/Ranger, Hayesville and Rosman have everyone in the Smoky Mountain Conference asking that question.
Gabby Hooper cuts around Rosman’s Alissa Cheek on a drive to the basket Friday at Rosman. Hooper finished the game with 15 points. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Gabby Hooper cuts around Rosman’s Alissa Cheek on a drive to the basket Friday at Rosman. Hooper finished the game with 15 points. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Tigers tamed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Rosman – ‘It’s always tough to beat an opponent twice in the same season’ is an oft-quoted mantra associated with conference match-ups. But as the Robbinsville Lady Knights begin to work through the second-half of the 2021 slate, the wins keep piling up.
With Luke Hawk (right) closing in, Robbinsville senior Drey Keener eyes a layup Friday at Rosman. Along with Kamdyn Jordan, Keener had a team-high 14 points in the Black Knights’ 61-20 win over the Tigers. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

With Luke Hawk (right) closing in, Robbinsville senior Drey Keener eyes a layup Friday at Rosman. Along with Kamdyn Jordan, Keener had a team-high 14 points in the Black Knights’ 61-20 win over the Tigers. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

30 and done

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Rosman – Simply put, Robbinsville made the shots it needed to; Rosman could not buy a basket.
Lady Knights’ basketball players Desta Trammell, Gabby Hooper, Lina Pagan, Kensley Phillips, Halee Anderson, Dallas Garrett, Zoie Shuler, Aubrie Wachacha, Linsey Orr, Karcee Dooley and Yeika Jimenez – as well as head coach Lucas Ford and assistant coaches Kadey Phillips and Eddie Howell (from left) – line up for the playing of the national anthem before the Jan. 5 season opener against Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights’ basketball players Desta Trammell, Gabby Hooper, Lina Pagan, Kensley Phillips, Halee Anderson, Dallas Garrett, Zoie Shuler, Aubrie Wachacha, Linsey Orr, Karcee Dooley and Yeika Jimenez – as well as head coach Lucas Ford and assistant coaches Kadey Phillips and Eddie Howell (from left) – line up for the playing of the national anthem before the Jan. 5 season opener against Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

COVID shuts down Lady Knights

Kevin Hensley
Monday, January 18, 2021
Robbinsville – It was just a matter of time before the global pandemic affected local sports. Following the Jan. 5 home season opener with Rosman, a player for the Lady Tigers tested positive for COVID-19. The athlete also had a mask exemption and logged considerable minutes in the contest.
Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Sweeps week

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 7, 2021
It’s crunch time for the Robbinsville Lady Knights.
Yeika Jimenez launches for a hit past a pair of Rosman defenders during Tuesday’s road conference match. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Yeika Jimenez launches for a hit past a pair of Rosman defenders during Tuesday’s road conference match. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights chasing wild card playoff seed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Rosman – A chance for redemption awaited Robbinsville. But so much more was on the line.

Eyes on the prize

Kevin Hensley
Monday, December 28, 2020
Nantahala – In pre-COVID times, a 2-loss volleyball team from the Smoky Mountain Conference was all but guaranteed a spot in the 1A state playoffs. However, as the virus has altered the way high school athletics are being conducted this year, that guarantee has been kissed goodbye.