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Golf season ends at regional tournament

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rutherfordton – Robbinsville's varsity golf season concluded at May 5's 1A Western Regional Tournament, which was held at Rutherfordton's Meadowbrook Golf Course.Avery Brown missed qualifying for the state championship match by one stroke, placing 15th overall after shooting a 91.
Isaiah Brown signed to play golf at Bryan College on Friday. Sitting with Brown are father Jeremy and mother Ashley. Standing in back is Bryan College men’s golf coach Jake Goins.

Isaiah Brown signed to play golf at Bryan College on Friday. Sitting with Brown are father Jeremy and mother Ashley. Standing in back is Bryan College men’s golf coach Jake Goins.

Lion-hearted golfer makes school history

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Robbinsville – Isaiah Brown was born into a golfing family. Prior to this year's title, his father Jeremy was on the last Black Knights team that won the Smoky Mountain Conference in 2000; his grandfather Jody joins Jeremy as an assistant coach on Robbinsville's current boys golf program.
Avery Brown sizes up a putt April 24 at the conference tournament opener. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Avery Brown sizes up a putt April 24 at the conference tournament opener. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights fall late at regionals

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Huntersville – Coming off a solid practice round, Robbinsville was in second place with just six holes left to go at May 5's Western Regional meet.
With the setting sun beaming down, the Robbinsville Black Knights soak in the reality of their first Smoky Mountain Conference golf championship in 25 years. The team clinched the title Monday at Mountain Harbour Golf Course in Hayesville, at the conclusion of the two-day league tournament. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

With the setting sun beaming down, the Robbinsville Black Knights soak in the reality of their first Smoky Mountain Conference golf championship in 25 years. The team clinched the title Monday at Mountain Harbour Golf Course in Hayesville, at the conclusion of the two-day league tournament. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Swinging for state

Kevin Hensley
Friday, May 2, 2025
Hayesville – A 25-year gap in divisional championships found itself buried in the sand bunker Monday. In a commanding 46-stroke victory, Robbinsville captured its first Smoky Mountain Conference golf title since 2000 by shooting a 721 over the course of the two-day league tournament.
Black Knights junior Isaiah Brown lines up a putt on the 18th hole of Mountain Harbour Golf Course on Monday. Brown went on to sink the ball for birdie and qualify for his second-straight trip to the state tournament. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights junior Isaiah Brown lines up a putt on the 18th hole of Mountain Harbour Golf Course on Monday. Brown went on to sink the ball for birdie and qualify for his second-straight trip to the state tournament. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Eye on the prize

Kevin Hensley
Friday, May 10, 2024
Hayesville – For the second year in a row, Robbinsville’s No. 1 golfer will be lugging his clubs to the state tournament. Isaiah Brown turned in a round of 78 at Monday’s N.C.
The Black Knights had not won a round of golf against the Murphy Bulldogs since Robbinsville’s last conference title in 2000. That changed Monday, with the team slicing by Murphy in the second round of the annual divisional tournament. From left are Avery Brown, assistant coach Jody Brown, Trey Lambert, Isiac Collins, Isaiah Brown, Nathanael Shope, Cody Crisp, assistant coach Jeremy Brown and head coach Kent Williams. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Black Knights had not won a round of golf against the Murphy Bulldogs since Robbinsville’s last conference title in 2000. That changed Monday, with the team slicing by Murphy in the second round of the annual divisional tournament. From left are Avery Brown, assistant coach Jody Brown, Trey Lambert, Isiac Collins, Isaiah Brown, Nathanael Shope, Cody Crisp, assistant coach Jeremy Brown and head coach Kent Williams. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

‘Ever’ is a long time, but ...

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Cashiers – From the edge of the green, Isaiah Brown chipped a birdie shot clean into Hole No. 9 at Old Edwards Club. It was all over for the rest of the field from there.
Robbinsville Black Knights sophomore Isaiah Brown stands proudly between his grandfather Jody (left) and Jeremy Brown at the 1A state golf tournament, which was held at Pinehurst No. 6 between May 15-16. It was Brown's inaugural foray into statewide competition.

Robbinsville Black Knights sophomore Isaiah Brown stands proudly between his grandfather Jody (left) and Jeremy Brown at the 1A state golf tournament, which was held at Pinehurst No. 6 between May 15-16. It was Brown's inaugural foray into statewide competition.

'An amazing feeling'

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Isaiah Brown sets for an approach shot during the 1A state golf tournament last week. Pinehurst – There were a lot of positives for Isaiah Brown to take away from his first experience competing in the 1A state golf tournament.
Isaiah Brown tees off on Hole No. 7 at Robbinsville’s “home” match Tuesday, which was held at Chatuge Shores Golf Course in Hayesville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Isaiah Brown tees off on Hole No. 7 at Robbinsville’s “home” match Tuesday, which was held at Chatuge Shores Golf Course in Hayesville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Hitting the links

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Isiac Collins watches his putt attempt approach the No. 9 hole Tuesday. Hayesville – Channel the adrenaline surge you feel each time the Black Knights score a touchdown, hit a three-pointer at the buzzer or hit the game-winning, walk-off homer.
The Robbinsville Black Knights finished their 2022 season with an appearance in the regional tournament last week. From left are Cody Cline, Isaiah Brown, Trey Lambert, Turner Jackson and Dasan Gross. Photo courtesy of Jake Beasley/Robbinsville High School Golf

The Robbinsville Black Knights finished their 2022 season with an appearance in the regional tournament last week. From left are Cody Cline, Isaiah Brown, Trey Lambert, Turner Jackson and Dasan Gross. Photo courtesy of Jake Beasley/Robbinsville High School Golf

Golf season ends at regionals

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Newland – For a group that has to practice in a field, a regional berth is not too shabby.