Swing, batter batter
Kevin Hensley
Rosman – Rain has forced several schedule changes, but it has done little to dampen the spirits of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Swain
Yeika Jimenez had a team-high 16 points in the Lady Knights’ 55-38 win over Swain on Friday. Photo by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook
On the cusp of glory
Kevin Hensley
Andrews – Every win this season has came down to this.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Net worth
Kevin Hensley
Bryson City – When adversity displayed on the line, Robbinsville answered the call.
For only the second time this season, the Lady Knights (5-1, 4-1) were pushed to four sets in a crucial Smoky Mountain Conference showdown Friday night.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Early success not enough
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – The second meeting of the season between Murphy and Robbinsville was surrounded by a lot of hype.
For the first quarter, it appeared the Lady Knights had things well in-hand.
For the remaining three quarters, the Lady Bulldogs proved different.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Prior to the Jan. 14 home dual with Andrews, Robbinsville High School wrestling recognized its four seniors (from left): Gracye Burchfield, Justin Stewart, Kamron McGuire and Nathan Fisher. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Representing "The 'Ville"
Kevin Hensley
Bryson City – The Robbinsville Black Knights traversed across county lines Saturday to compete in the annual Devil Duals.
Though Graham County’s finest would drop a pair of close duals – falling 39-35 to Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Knights shout at the Devils
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Entering Christmas break, the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program is flying high.
The latest triumph for both the Lady Knights (9-1) and the Black Knights (8-2) took place Dec. 19, when Robbinsville welcomed Swain for the final action of 2019.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
The Robbinsville PeeWees were all smiles after winning the Cracker Bowl championship Saturday in Franklin. Photo by Jenny Millsaps/Contributing Photographer
Cracker Bowl Champs!
Kevin Hensley
Franklin – It was a nailbiter, but Robbinsville got the job done.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Black Knights Clayson Lane, Rossi Wachacha and Kamron McGuire (from left) were pumped up after Candler Edwards recovered a Swain County fumble during the first quarter of Monday’s 43-6 win over the Maroon Devils. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star
Monday Knight delight
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – On Hall of Fame night, Robbinsville put on a display that will be discussed for years to come.
A much-hyped showdown with the Swain County Maroon Devils (7-2) proved to be a lopsided affair, as the Black Knights (9-0) controlled both sides of the ball in a resounding 43-6 victory.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Don't step to Robbinsville
Kevin Hensley
Cherokee – A pair of touchdowns on kickoff returns padded another dominant night of Black Knights football.
Fresh off a bye week, Robbinsville (8-0, 3-0) traveled to Cherokee (2-7, 1-3) for the resumption of Smoky Mountain Conference play Friday night.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Lady Knights Kennedy Cable, Karlyn Matheson, Liz Ayers, Yeika Jimenez, Gracye Burchfield and Karcee Dooley (from left) celebrate after a point during Oct. 10’s sweep against Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Another one bites the dust
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – “Ever” is a long time.
But the Robbinsville High School Lady Knights have set the new standard for that word, as the Lady Knights have already clinched their first-ever Smoky Mountain Conference title and their best win/loss record.
Ever.
Thursday, October 17, 2019