Trion

Roman Jones (15) works through the front-line battle Sept. 12 against Copper Basin. Jones eclipsed the 250-yard mark and recorded all four of Robbinsville’s touchdowns at Trion, Ga. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Roman Jones (15) works through the front-line battle Sept. 12 against Copper Basin. Jones eclipsed the 250-yard mark and recorded all four of Robbinsville’s touchdowns at Trion, Ga. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

So close, yet so far away

The box score from Sept. 20, 2024's game between Robbinsville and Trion. Trion, Ga. – The first meeting between a pair of 1A powerhouses from two different states lived up to the billing – and then some.
Darion Ledbetter (5) celebrates with Tytan Teesateskie after scoring his first of two touchdowns during Sept. 12’s rout over Copper Basin. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Darion Ledbetter (5) celebrates with Tytan Teesateskie after scoring his first of two touchdowns during Sept. 12’s rout over Copper Basin. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Basin shaken

The box score from Sept. 12, 2024's game between Copper Basin and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – Heading into the Sept. 12 showdown with Copper Basin, Tenn., the Black Knights were laser-focused on avoiding their first 0-4 start in 29 years. The Cougars never stood a chance.