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The Robbinsville Lady Knights gather with the 1A state championship runner-up plaque at half-court March 11, after dropping the title game 58-44 to Wilson Preparatory Academy. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Lady Knights gather with the 1A state championship runner-up plaque at half-court March 11, after dropping the title game 58-44 to Wilson Preparatory Academy. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights fall in 1A championship game

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Winston-Salem – A magical run for Lady Knights basketball came to a disappointing end March 11.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights gather with the 1A state runner-up plaque Wednesday, just minutes after falling 58-44 in the title game to Wilson Preparatory Academy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Lady Knights gather with the 1A state runner-up plaque Wednesday, just minutes after falling 58-44 in the title game to Wilson Preparatory Academy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights fall in 1A state title game

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Winston-Salem – A magical run for Lady Knights basketball came to a disappointing end Wednesday afternoon.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights display the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 1A Western Regional Championship, moments after defeating Andrews 53-38 in the title game Thursday at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Lady Knights display the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 1A Western Regional Championship, moments after defeating Andrews 53-38 in the title game Thursday at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights win 1A Western Regional title

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr (3) evades the defense of Lady Wildcats Juliet Holloway (4) and Knox Davis (0) for a second-half basket Thursday. Hickory – Behind explosive first and third quarters, the Lady Knights punched their ticket to its initial state finals appearance Thursday.
Members of the Robbinsville Black Knights fight back tears of disappointment Dec. 11, after being handed the 1A state runner-up trophy following a 9-8 loss in the championship game to Wilson Preparatory Academy. From left are Kyzik Teesateskie, Luke Lovin, Ryelon Waldroup, John Dominguez, Dane Daniels, head coach Lucas Ford, Kellen Ensley, Isiac Collins and Kasen Buchanan. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Members of the Robbinsville Black Knights fight back tears of disappointment Dec. 11, after being handed the 1A state runner-up trophy following a 9-8 loss in the championship game to Wilson Preparatory Academy. From left are Kyzik Teesateskie, Luke Lovin, Ryelon Waldroup, John Dominguez, Dane Daniels, head coach Lucas Ford, Kellen Ensley, Isiac Collins and Kasen Buchanan. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights fall in state title game

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 19, 2025
The box score from Dec. 11, 2025's 1A state championship game between Wilson Preparatory Academy and Robbinsville. Chapel Hill – Heartbroke. That's the only way to describe the sentiment on Robbinsville's side of the field inside UNC's Kenan Stadium on Dec.
Members of the Robbinsville Black Knights address the media during Thursday's 1A state championship, post-game press conference. From left are head coach Lucas Ford, Isiac Collins, Kellen Ensley and Luke Lovin. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Members of the Robbinsville Black Knights address the media during Thursday's 1A state championship, post-game press conference. From left are head coach Lucas Ford, Isiac Collins, Kellen Ensley and Luke Lovin. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights fall in 1A title game

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Chapel Hill — Robbinsville's quest for a 16th state championship ended in heartbreak Thursday afternoon, as the Black Knights fell 9-8 to the Wilson Preparatory Academy Tigers in the 1A title game.
The Robbinsville Black Knights gather for the final home, post-game chat of the 2025 season Nov. 28, moments after clinching the 1A Western Regional title on Bob Colvin Field at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Black Knights gather for the final home, post-game chat of the 2025 season Nov. 28, moments after clinching the 1A Western Regional title on Bob Colvin Field at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights vie for 16th championship

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
* 1A state title game preview Chapel Hill – By the time many of you open your mailbox, Robbinsville's state-championship fate will have already been determined.
The Robbinsville Black Knights gather in the middle of Bob Colvin Field on Friday, moments after defeating South Davidson to capture the program's 14th 1A Western Regional championship. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Black Knights gather in the middle of Bob Colvin Field on Friday, moments after defeating South Davidson to capture the program's 14th 1A Western Regional championship. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville heading back to the ‘ship

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 5, 2025
The box score from Nov. 28, 2025's 1A Western Regional championship game between South Davidson and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – One week from today, the Black Knights will be playing for a 16th state championship.