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Robbinsville’s Isiac Collins (7) dismisses the defensive effort of Andrews’ Isaac Vaught on a third-quarter rushing attempt during Friday’s second-round playoff game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Isiac Collins (7) dismisses the defensive effort of Andrews’ Isaac Vaught on a third-quarter rushing attempt during Friday’s second-round playoff game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Total annihilation

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 21, 2025
The box score from Nov. 14, 2025's game between Andrews and Robbinsville.
Robbinsville’s Dane Daniels (76) provides some free air time for Kyzik Teesateskie on Friday, after the latter scored his second rushing touchdown at Cherokee. The senior running back leads the Black Knights with 12 touchdowns and enters the postseason with 571 yards on the ground in 2025. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Dane Daniels (76) provides some free air time for Kyzik Teesateskie on Friday, after the latter scored his second rushing touchdown at Cherokee. The senior running back leads the Black Knights with 12 touchdowns and enters the postseason with 571 yards on the ground in 2025. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights dismantle Braves in season finale

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 7, 2025
The box score from Oct. 31, 2025's game between Robbinsville and Cherokee. Cherokee – For a brief moment in time, it appeared that Halloween's regular-season conclusion was going to be a close ballgame.
Isiac Collins (7) prepares to enter a scrum during Friday's homecoming game. Collins rushed for 142 yards in Robbinsville's blowout victory over Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Isiac Collins (7) prepares to enter a scrum during Friday's homecoming game. Collins rushed for 142 yards in Robbinsville's blowout victory over Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Here, kitty kitty

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The box score from Sept. 26, 2025's game between Andrews and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – Complete domination.
Luke Lovin evades the pursuit of Tuscola defenders while gaining positive yardage in Friday's season opener. Lovin will be Robbinsville's quarterback for the 2025 season. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Luke Lovin evades the pursuit of Tuscola defenders while gaining positive yardage in Friday's season opener. Lovin will be Robbinsville's quarterback for the 2025 season. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

SMC football: Not for the weak of heart

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
There's a reason a mention of Smoky Mountain Conference football sends shivers down the spines of opponents far and wide – the reputation of the division speaks for itself.
After making a reception during the July 10, 7-on-7 scrimmage against Tuscola, Isiac Collins weaves through the Mountaineer defense. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

After making a reception during the July 10, 7-on-7 scrimmage against Tuscola, Isiac Collins weaves through the Mountaineer defense. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Early glimpse

Kevin Hensley
Monday, July 21, 2025
Waynesville – This week marks the end of Robbinsville’s most-active offseason in many years. Athletes, coaches and the Black Knights fan base are reinvigorated by a regime change; in return, attendance for summer workouts has been higher than usual.
Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Practice makes perfect

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Robbinsville – If Monday's exhibitions are any indication, another Smoky Mountain Conference title could very well be in the immediate future of Black Knights basketball. Hosting Murphy and Andrews for a pair of scrimmages, Robbinsville went through its playbook with a roster of 10 at its disposal.
Shortstop Myah Winfrey looks to make the out at first during March 18’s home game against Andrews. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Shortstop Myah Winfrey looks to make the out at first during March 18’s home game against Andrews. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Lady Knights back on track

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Looking to avenge their first loss of the season, the middle school Lady Knights entered Friday's road game on the wrong end of a 6-4 ballgame. Unfazed by the elements, Robbinsville put together back-to-back innings of three-run softball to stun the hosting Andrews Lady Wildcats 10-6.
Freshman Easton Shuler (2) stomps onto home plate while being greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer Friday against Andrews. The long ball was part of a successful comeback bid for the Black Knights against the Wildcats. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Freshman Easton Shuler (2) stomps onto home plate while being greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer Friday against Andrews. The long ball was part of a successful comeback bid for the Black Knights against the Wildcats. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Save the best for last

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Robbinsville – The Black Knights made the most out of their last six outs.
Freshman hurler Rylen Orr posted a no-hitter and struck out 11 Copper Basin batters en route to Robbinsville’s first win of the year Monday. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Freshman hurler Rylen Orr posted a no-hitter and struck out 11 Copper Basin batters en route to Robbinsville’s first win of the year Monday. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Go big or go home

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Copperhill, Tenn. – A 10-run inning from the visiting team has to leave a sour taste in your mouth. When it happens in the top of the first, it can also leave you feeling defeated. Robbinsville poured off the bus in Polk County, Tenn.