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After May 5’s regular-season finale against Hiwassee Dam, the Robbinsville softball program recognized its eight seniors. All names are listed from left. Front row: Sarah Gibby, Baylee Parham, Aynsley Fink and Brook Turpin. Back row: Halee Anderson, Ally Ayers, Patience Frapp and Ivy Odom. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

After May 5’s regular-season finale against Hiwassee Dam, the Robbinsville softball program recognized its eight seniors. All names are listed from left. Front row: Sarah Gibby, Baylee Parham, Aynsley Fink and Brook Turpin. Back row: Halee Anderson, Ally Ayers, Patience Frapp and Ivy Odom. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights conquer Vikings

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Robbinsville – Avery County became the Lady Knights’ next victim Tuesday. That’s about all you can say about a dominant 10-0 Robbinsville win in the first round of the state playoffs, as the No.
Black Knights senior Kade Garrison delivers a pitch during April 11’s road game against Brevard. Garrison tossed a complete game in Robbinsville’s 8-1 win over Andrews on Friday. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Black Knights senior Kade Garrison delivers a pitch during April 11’s road game against Brevard. Garrison tossed a complete game in Robbinsville’s 8-1 win over Andrews on Friday. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Livin’ on a prayer

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Hiwassee Dam – Entering the final road game of the season Monday, Robbinsville held all the cards.
With Halee Anderson backing her up, senior Aynsley Fink fires in a throw from right-center field Monday at Hiwassee Dam. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

With Halee Anderson backing her up, senior Aynsley Fink fires in a throw from right-center field Monday at Hiwassee Dam. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Championship monopoly

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Hiwassee Dam – If you are keeping track at home, that’s one goal down and two to go. The Robbinsville Lady Knights confirmed their dominance over the Smoky Mountain Conference on Monday, adding the program’s fifth-straight divisional title with a 7-3 win at Hiwassee Dam.

Dream on

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Hiwassee Dam – Robbinsville’s magical season will continue. A back-and-forth outing in the first round of the state playoffs Tuesday at Hiwassee Dam tilted in favor of the Black Knights late, with Robbinsville knocking off the No. 8-seeded Eagles, 61-53.
Robbinsville’s Bo Rattler (left) and Dasan Gross guard Cherokee’s Tso Smith during Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament quarterfinal game against the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Bo Rattler (left) and Dasan Gross guard Cherokee’s Tso Smith during Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament quarterfinal game against the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights ousted in tourney semis

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Bryson City – Heading into Tuesday’s Smoky Mountain Conference tournament semifinal, Robbinsville was seemingly well on its way to making a magical run to the championship game. And for three quarters of the showdown against the hosting Swain County Maroon Devils (No.
It was another history-making night Tuesday for Robbinsville junior Desta Trammell, who shattered the state consecutive free-throw record during the semifinals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament against Cherokee.

It was another history-making night Tuesday for Robbinsville junior Desta Trammell, who shattered the state consecutive free-throw record during the semifinals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament against Cherokee.

Rewriting history

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Bryson City – This is your reminder that Desta Trammell still has a full year of varsity basketball ahead. Robbinsville’s junior point guard surpassed the 1,000-point mark Jan.

Back on track

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Highlands – At long last, Robbinsville volleyball is returning home. Rescheduled matches led to the Lady Knights (11-2, 3-1) tolling away at a 5-match road trip, which pushed the team to its very limits.
Robbinsville’s Greylon Orr (left) looks to turn the second leg of a double play Friday against Hiwassee Dam. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Greylon Orr (left) looks to turn the second leg of a double play Friday against Hiwassee Dam. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Knights split home slate

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Robbinsville – Entering Tuesday’s game against Murphy, the Black Knights had lofty expectations. And why not? Robbinsville (4-5, 4-5) was coming off a redeeming, 7-1 victory over Hiwassee Dam (1-7, 1-7) on Friday and had won four of its last five.
Robbinsville’s Jeb Shuler connects for a leadoff homer Saturday at Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Jeb Shuler connects for a leadoff homer Saturday at Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights drop first two games

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Murphy – For a moment, Robbinsville was in the driver’s seat. Starting pitcher Jeb Shuler led off the Knights’ road game Saturday against Murphy with a solo homer over the left-field fence, giving Robbinsville a boost of momentum before the defense even took the field.
With her teammates celebrating in the dugout, Ivy Odom turns the third-base bag after hitting a 2-run homer during Tuesday’s 11-6 victory over Murphy. The win put Robbinsville in a first-place tie atop the Smoky Mountain Conference standings. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

With her teammates celebrating in the dugout, Ivy Odom turns the third-base bag after hitting a 2-run homer during Tuesday’s 11-6 victory over Murphy. The win put Robbinsville in a first-place tie atop the Smoky Mountain Conference standings. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Things are all knotted up

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Robbinsville – Anyone who expected another slugfest between Robbinsville and Murphy on Tuesday were left disappointed.  That is, unless you’re a Lady Knights fan.