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Lady Vols freshman Zoie Shuler stands at third in Tennessee's third game of the Women's College World Series June 1 against UCLA. Photo courtesy of Kylie Shuler

Lady Vols freshman Zoie Shuler stands at third in Tennessee's third game of the Women's College World Series June 1 against UCLA. Photo courtesy of Kylie Shuler

One story ends, another begins

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
At any given time between May 16 – June 2, one could simply turn on either the Super Regionals or the Women's College World Series and spot a Graham County native on the field.
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

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

Home-grown talent

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Of the 16 Smoky Mountain Conference titles that adorn the program's outfield scoreboard at Judy Nichols Memorial Field, Robbinsville has won the last seven in a row.
Smiles broke out all around Nov. 8, moments after Lady Knights senior Zoie Shuler signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball for the University of Tennessee. Shuler was surrounded by her father Michael (seated, left) and mother Kylie. Standing in back are her siblings: Trace, Taylor (holding Zoie’s niece Ayla) and Jeb. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Smiles broke out all around Nov. 8, moments after Lady Knights senior Zoie Shuler signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball for the University of Tennessee. Shuler was surrounded by her father Michael (seated, left) and mother Kylie. Standing in back are her siblings: Trace, Taylor (holding Zoie’s niece Ayla) and Jeb. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Rocky Top bound

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 16, 2023
University of Tennessee-signee Zoie Shuler began  seeing the positive impact she could have on the next generation of softball stars during her junior season. When she signed with the Vols on Nov.

UT student killed in crash

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Cherohala – A 19-year-old man passed away from injuries sustained in a June 16 motorcycle accident on the Cherohala Skyway. According to a report from the N.C. Highway Patrol, Luke Henry Pennington was the sole rider on a 2005 Harley Davidson that was traveling south on N.C.
Offers from two SEC schools speaks volumes about the softball acumen of Robbinsville junior Zoie Shuler. Ultimately, she announced her commitment to the University of Tennessee on Oct. 26. Photos courtesy of Kate Luffman/University of Tennessee Athletics

Offers from two SEC schools speaks volumes about the softball acumen of Robbinsville junior Zoie Shuler. Ultimately, she announced her commitment to the University of Tennessee on Oct. 26. Photos courtesy of Kate Luffman/University of Tennessee Athletics

Volunteering her services

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Robbinsville – In retrospect, the decision was made long ago. As a Graham County native, Zoie Shuler grew up just on the other side of the mountain from Knoxville, so a love for the Tennessee Volunteers almost came as a birthright.