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Robbinsville quarterback Bryce Adams breaks away from the pursuit of East Surry’s Luke Bruner during Friday’s 21-19 loss to the Cardinals. Photos courtesy of JR Willoughby Photography

Robbinsville quarterback Bryce Adams breaks away from the pursuit of East Surry’s Luke Bruner during Friday’s 21-19 loss to the Cardinals. Photos courtesy of JR Willoughby Photography

Mistakes prove costly

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The box score from Aug. 23, 2024's game between Robbinsville and East Surry. Pilot Mountain – Things got off to an exciting start, but went off the rails quickly.
Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight was brought to tears early at Tuesday’s board of education meeting, as she was presented with a quilt made by students at the county’s educational academy. Giving Knight the gift is Emmanuel Conde (center) and Cecelia Maney. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight was brought to tears early at Tuesday’s board of education meeting, as she was presented with a quilt made by students at the county’s educational academy. Giving Knight the gift is Emmanuel Conde (center) and Cecelia Maney. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Early ideas for stadium renovations discussed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – When the Black Knights Nation files into Big Oaks Stadium for the 2025 season, they will do so with more a more spacious facility at their disposal.
As his father Coy celebrates, Cuttler Adams speaks on the phone with Yale head coach Tony Reno, who helped Adams announce his college selection at a special Feb. 7 signing. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

As his father Coy celebrates, Cuttler Adams speaks on the phone with Yale head coach Tony Reno, who helped Adams announce his college selection at a special Feb. 7 signing. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

From Atoah to Yale

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Robbinsville – Outside of his immediate family, Cuttler Adams did an excellent job keeping his college football plans hush-hush. Really, the decision was made months ago. Adams still weighed his options until just three weeks ago, when he informed his family that Yale University in New Haven, Conn.

Board member asks for new chairman

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Robbinsville – Just over two hours into Tuesday’s Graham County Board of Education meeting, board member Debra “Hank” Dinschel stated, “I want to elect a new chairman.”Dinschel was almost 30 minutes into a speech on board procedures when she proposed her idea to remove Rodney Nelson from his post.
Cuttler Adams scored a touchdown and rushed for over 100 yards in the Jan. 8 Blue/Grey All-American Bowl, which led to the much-heralded running back receiving the game’s MVP award. Adams is pictured on the field at Cowboys Stadium with his family (from left): Tillman, Chloe, Brandi and Coy Adams.

Cuttler Adams scored a touchdown and rushed for over 100 yards in the Jan. 8 Blue/Grey All-American Bowl, which led to the much-heralded running back receiving the game’s MVP award. Adams is pictured on the field at Cowboys Stadium with his family (from left): Tillman, Chloe, Brandi and Coy Adams.

Dem mountain boyz

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Chase Calhoun made enough of a splash in the 6th Annual Indigenous Bowl that he was named the exhibition’s Defensive MVP. One traveled 909 miles to reach his destination; the other logged 2,166. Both returned to Graham County with national exposure and appropriate hardware.
Robbinsville’s Cuttler Adams dives to prevent a touchback during Saturday’s Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. The Knights senior has yet another widely-regarded showcase on his schedule as he continues to weigh college offers. Photo courtesy of Jane Ollis

Robbinsville’s Cuttler Adams dives to prevent a touchback during Saturday’s Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. The Knights senior has yet another widely-regarded showcase on his schedule as he continues to weigh college offers. Photo courtesy of Jane Ollis

Leap of faith

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Spartanburg, S.C. – For all the events that Cuttler Adams has experienced in his young life, last weekend might rank as one of the most impactful.
In the scramble for a fumble, Kage Williams laid a hard hit on Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

In the scramble for a fumble, Kage Williams laid a hard hit on Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

End of the road

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 8, 2023
The box score from Robbinsville's 1A Western Regional Final loss to Mount Airy on Dec. 1, 2023. Robbinsville – It came down to who could effectively cash in on turnovers.
Senior Chase Calhoun (2) shoves away the attempt of Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore during Friday’s 1A Western Regional Final in Robbinsville. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Senior Chase Calhoun (2) shoves away the attempt of Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore during Friday’s 1A Western Regional Final in Robbinsville. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Robbinsville halted in Western finale

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Robbinsville – The Black Knights saw their magical run to the 1A Western Regional finals come to a heartbreaking end Friday against the defending state champions. Trailing 17-16 as the contest entered the fourth quarter, Robbinsville (No. 1, 13-2) was held in-check by Mount Airy (No.
With Bryce Adams in motion, Robbinsville quarterback Donovan Carpenter lines up behind the Knights' offensive line (comprised here of Quinn Jumper, Dayne Webster, Kellen Ensley, Dane Daniels and Roman Jones, from back to front) during Friday's fourth-round playoff game against North Rowan. Consistency up front is one of the driving forces behind the Black Knights reaching the 1A Western Regional Final for the fifth time in six years. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

With Bryce Adams in motion, Robbinsville quarterback Donovan Carpenter lines up behind the Knights' offensive line (comprised here of Quinn Jumper, Dayne Webster, Kellen Ensley, Dane Daniels and Roman Jones, from back to front) during Friday's fourth-round playoff game against North Rowan. Consistency up front is one of the driving forces behind the Black Knights reaching the 1A Western Regional Final for the fifth time in six years. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

'To be the man ...'

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
* 1A Western Regional Finals preview Robbinsville – Following the 44-14 dismantling of North Rowan in the fourth round of the state playoffs Friday, it would be easy to let success force a fanbase to become stagnant.
With nothing but open real estate in front of him, Robbinsville senior Cuttler Adams glances over at North Rowan’s Jarmais Morrow en route to a huge gain Friday against the Cavaliers. Adams set another rushing record in the game, while also tallying four touchdowns in the fourth round of the postseason. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

With nothing but open real estate in front of him, Robbinsville senior Cuttler Adams glances over at North Rowan’s Jarmais Morrow en route to a huge gain Friday against the Cavaliers. Adams set another rushing record in the game, while also tallying four touchdowns in the fourth round of the postseason. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

Rollin’ over Rowan

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The box score from Robbinsville's fourth-round playoff victory over North Rowan on Nov. 24, 2023. Robbinsville – There is 223 miles of highway between Robbinsville and Spencer, the home of North Rowan High School.